Mayswood Gardens is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 8UT is located in the Village electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Mayswood Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 8UT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 8XH, RM10 8UU, RM10 8UD, RM10 8AT, RM10 8UY, RM10 8AS, RM10 8UB, RM10 8UH, RM10 8BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM10 8UT has a slightly higher male population, with 51.3% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 48.7% | -2.8% | 51.0% | -2.3% |
| Male | 48.5% | 51.3% | 2.8% | 49.0% | 2.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32.9% | 37.2% | 4.3% | 37.9% | -0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 47.9% | -1.3% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.9% | 6.9% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 5.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.5% | 44.6% | -6.9% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31.5% | 38.2% | 6.7% | 33.6% | 4.6% |
| Fair health | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.3% | 4.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.1% | 25.8% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.3% | -2.9% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12% | -3.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.8% | 1.3% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.6% | 12% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 28.5% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 2% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.3% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0.7% | 8.2% | 7.5% | 1.1% | 7.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.5% | 1.9% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 7.3% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 7.9% | 5.9% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 11.8% | 5% | -6.8% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 0% | -3.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 70.5% | 56.3% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -25.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.8% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 56.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 83.3% | 56.6% | -26.7% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| European Union | 2% | 19.6% | 17.6% | 6.1% | 13.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.4% | -1.8% | 2.7% | 1.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.2% | 16.4% | 11.2% | 5.6% | 10.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.2% | -1.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 56.1% | -26.2% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.7% | 23.8% | 23.1% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.9% | 7.8% | 1.9% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 3.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 6.7% | -3.1% | 1.9% | 4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.4% | 76.7% | -13.3% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 9.1% | 0.9% | 8.2% |
| Other EU countries | 5.9% | 1.5% | 4.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.5% | 37.2% | -23.7% |
| Christian | 50% | 46.2% | 3.8% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Muslim | 21.3% | 6.5% | 14.8% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 8.5% | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayswood Gardens was 127.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% higher than the Alibon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayswood Gardens has the 16th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Alibon and the 150th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 11.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mayswood Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-05-29 | £394,173 |
| 96 Mayswood Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £478,000 | 2025-02-14 | £485,951 |
| 20 Mayswood Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2024-01-29 | £380,753 |
| 64 Mayswood Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-12-18 | £448,921 |
| 82 Mayswood Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2023-04-05 | £532,242 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Mayswood Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 8UT has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 26 properties (0.00%) in this postcode have some level of river or sea flood risk.
River and sea flooding includes flooding caused by overflowing rivers, estuaries, tidal waters and coastal surges.
The area around Mayswood Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 8UT has low surface water flood risk.
15 of 26 properties (57.69%) in this postcode have some level of surface water flood risk.
Surface water flooding can happen when heavy rainfall overwhelms drains, roads, gardens or other hard surfaces.
RM10 8UT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
RM10 8UT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM10 8UT area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Retired | 53 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Perry Junior School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | - not rated | 138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Infants' School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | - not rated | 138 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Primary School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | 3out of 4 | 138 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 809 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hunters Hall Infants' School Rockwell Road , RM10 8JA | - not rated | 1,134 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 588 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 662 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,383 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 1,613 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,223 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,226 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 5,274 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,185 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,724 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,868 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,991 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 2,017 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 2,563 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunays Cafe | 6 Beadles Parade, Rainham Road South | 245 yd | |
| The Lab Cafe | Londoneast-uk, Yewtree Avenue | 506 yd | |
| Eden Peri Peri | 578 Rainham Road South | 612 yd | |
| Enjoy Cafe | 532 Rainham Road South | 612 yd | |
| Costa | Unit 1c, London East Business And Technical Park, Yewtree Avenue | 634 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Conservative & Social Club | 8-12 Salisbury Road | 780 yd | |
| Dagenham Trades Hall | Dagenham Trades Hall, Charlotte Road | 878 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beadles Parade Fish & Chips | 9 Beadles Parade, Rainham Road South | 245 yd | |
| Favorite 'N' Tasty | 3 Beadles Parade, Rainham Road South | 245 yd | |
| Royale Lahore | 670 Rainham Road South | 307 yd | |
| Shajhan | 670 Rainham Road South | 307 yd | |
| Ackeee Tree | 8 Roosevelt Way | 510 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Shafter Road | 394 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| John Perry Primary School CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 203 yd |
| Elutec EAST LONDON U T C EAST LONDON U T C YEWTREE AVENUE | 453 yd | |
| Manor Road Sports Ground BEAMWAY | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| May & Baker Sports And Social Club MAY AND BAKER SPORTS GROUND MAY AND BAKER SPORTS GROUND MAY AND BAKER WAY | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts, tennis courts | 874 yd |
| Pondfield Park Reede Road | grass pitches | 883 yd |
| Dagenham And Redbridge Fc (Chigwell Construction Stadium) VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 922 yd |
| Golds Gym (Dagenham) RAINHAM ROAD SOUTH | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,026 yd |
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 1,066 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 161.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.