Beam Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 9BL 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 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 9BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 9BP, RM10 9BD, RM10 9BB, RM10 9EJ, RM10 9EH, RM10 9EA, RM10 9DT, RM10 9AU, RM10 9EB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM10 9BL 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 | 47.6% | 51.1% | 3.5% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 52.4% | 48.9% | -3.5% | 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.
In the immediate area around RM10 9BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.8% | 42.9% | 5.1% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.8% | 39.8% | -5.0% | 44.2% | -4.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5% | 4.2% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Divorced | 7.3% | 9.6% | 2.3% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 4.6% | 3.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 52.4% | 61.7% | 9.3% | 48.4% | 13.3% |
| Good health | 34% | 27.1% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -6.5% |
| Fair health | 10.9% | 8% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -4.7% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 25.5% | 21.5% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 10.8% | -7.7% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 16.9% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 3.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.8% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 14.2% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.7% | 28.8% | 9.1% | 33.8% | -5.0% |
| Other | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.9% 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 | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 24.8% | 23.2% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 20.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 5.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 4.5% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 5.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 56.8% | 43.9% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -37.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0.6% | 3.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 59.7% 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 | 70.8% | 59.7% | -11.1% | 83.2% | -23.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 13.3% | 8.6% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 14.5% | 16.4% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.2% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.5% | 3.7% | -0.8% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 59.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 27.4% | 25.2% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.7% | 4.3% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 6.4% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 2.1% | -12.4% | 1.9% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.6% | 76.7% | -9.1% |
| Ireland | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 61.2% | 46.2% | 15.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beam Avenue was 112.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.3% lower than the Beam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beam Avenue has the 7th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Beam and the 171st highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 71.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 230 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2024-06-14 | £367,476 |
| 238 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £342,000 | 2024-06-10 | £380,839 |
| 166 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £374,500 | 2024-01-25 | £414,849 |
| 134 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-11-30 | £405,644 |
| 194 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £363,000 | 2023-01-06 | £384,417 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM10 9BL 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 | 85 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Construction | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Primary School Oval Road North , RM10 9ED | 3out of 4 | 337 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School South Close , RM10 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtons Primary School Lowen Road , RM13 8QR | 3out of 4 | 814 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 892 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Infants' School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 3out of 4 | 1,218 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 650 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,210 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,612 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 3,362 yd | Free schools | 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 | 3,830 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,289 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,620 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 4,584 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,839 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,487 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,921 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 3,012 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 3,342 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardyke Community Centre | 52 South Street, Rainham | 540 yd | |
| Orange Restaurant & Bar | 4 Princess parade | 625 yd | |
| Bamboo Japanese Takeaway | 41 New Road, Rainham | 631 yd | |
| Asfa | 15 Hart Way, Rainham | 717 yd | |
| Ventidue LTD | 22 Whitebarn Lane | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ali's Kebab | Mill House Social Club, New Road | 262 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 271 New Road | 264 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Ballards Road | 521 yd | |
| Lick'n Chick'n & Pizza | 9 Princess Parade, New Road | 625 yd | |
| Great Wall | 189 Broad Street | 987 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 674 yd |
| Dagenham Park Leisure Centre School Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 775 yd |
| Old Dagenham Park Siviter Way | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 844 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 | 164 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.