Ballards Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 9AR is located in the Beam 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 Ballards Road, Dagenham, RM10 9AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 9AB, RM10 9AX, RM10 9BH, RM10 9DH, RM10 9DJ, RM10 9AS, RM10 9BT, RM10 9DG, RM10 9LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM10 9AR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.1% | 0.7% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.6% | 48.9% | -0.7% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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% | 40.1% | 8.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.2% | 40.5% | -6.7% | 44.2% | -3.7% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 4.2% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 7.1% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 8.1% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.1% | 55.1% | 10.0% | 48.4% | 6.7% |
| Good health | 35.1% | 31.9% | -3.2% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 8.7% | -5.5% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 3.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 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 | 23.9% | 18.4% | -5.5% | 18.2% | 0.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13% | 12% | -1.0% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 12.3% | -2.8% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 14.2% | 6.1% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.7% | 33.3% | 7.6% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 11.3% | 5.8% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.7% 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 | 3.4% | 8.3% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 9.8% | 7.1% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 9.5% | 8.2% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 25.6% | 21.6% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 19.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 3.4% | 5.5% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 45.1% | 38.7% | -6.4% | 81.4% | -42.7% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 5.3% | 3.8% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 53.2% 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 | 58.3% | 53.2% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -30.0% |
| European Union | 10.6% | 17.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 17.2% | 13.6% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 10.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10% | 13.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 7.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.4% | 53.1% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -30.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 31.2% | 28.3% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.2% | 7.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.5% | 2.9% | -10.6% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 21.1% | 5.2% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 6.6% | 0.3% | 6.3% |
| Romania | 8.1% | 0.9% | 7.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.9% | 37.2% | -26.3% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 25.9% | 6.5% | 19.4% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ballards Road was 305.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 129.5% higher than the Beam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ballards Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Beam and the 29th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 137.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 14.9%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157 Ballards Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2026-02-02 | £430,000 |
| 115 Ballards Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-08-22 | £454,561 |
| 191 Ballards Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2025-06-09 | £328,157 |
| 197 Ballards Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2024-12-18 | £394,325 |
| 121 Ballards Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-17 | £427,263 |
RM10 9AR area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM10 9AR 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 | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Green Primary School South Close , RM10 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beam Primary School Oval Road North , RM10 9ED | - not rated | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6UU | 3out of 4 | 869 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Infants' School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ford CofE Junior School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 387 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 387 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 2,219 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 2,228 yd | University technical college | No | 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 | 3,795 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,110 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 1,919 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,522 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,757 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,815 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,587 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 371 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,463 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 2,042 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar Nurture School Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange Restaurant & Bar | 4 Princess parade | 219 yd | |
| Ventidue LTD | 22 Whitebarn Lane | 337 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn | Chequers Lane | 454 yd | |
| Fireaway Dagenham Heathway | 197 Broad Street | 476 yd | |
| Ford Clean Engine | Gate 10, Kent Avenue | 517 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME 'N' O'Briens | 26-28 Goresbrook Road | 689 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lick'n Chick'n & Pizza | 9 Princess Parade, New Road | 219 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Ballards Road | 251 yd | |
| Great Wall | 189 Broad Street | 476 yd | |
| Freddys Pizza | 181 Broad Street | 476 yd | |
| Chicken Spot | 145b Broad Street | 550 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 1, Merrielands Retail Par, Merrielands Crescent | 793 yd | |
| Asda | Merrielands Crescent | 793 yd | |
| Iceland | 258-262 Heathway | 982 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Park Leisure Centre School Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 391 yd |
| Old Dagenham Park Siviter Way | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 563 yd |
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| William Ford C Of E School Ford Road | grass pitches | 702 yd |
| Dagenham Arena (Closed) Vicarage Road | athletics tracks | 938 yd |
| Park Centre RECTORY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 995 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 | 144.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.