Beam Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 9BS 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 9BS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 9BJ, RM10 9BE, RM10 9EL, RM10 9ES, RM10 9ER, RM10 9BA, RM10 9EP, RM10 9DX, RM10 9BT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM10 9BS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 51% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.3% | 39.9% | 1.6% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41% | 41.1% | 0.1% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 11.1% | -0.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.4% | 5.1% | 0.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (87.2%) 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 | 57.7% | 59% | 1.3% | 48.4% | 10.6% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 28.2% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -5.4% |
| Fair health | 9.7% | 9.4% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.4% | 3.1% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 18.5% | 26.1% | 7.6% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 14.2% | -4.3% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 11.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 2.4% | -2.0% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 9.1% | -3.2% | 16.9% | -7.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.1% | 33.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42% 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 | 1.3% | 8.3% | 7.0% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.1% | -0.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.0% | 2.7% | -0.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 26.6% | 27.7% | 1.1% | 2.5% | 25.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 6.3% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.4% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 51.1% | 42% | -9.1% | 81.4% | -39.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 48.4% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 21.1% | 14.8% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Africa | 17.2% | 16.5% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 11.7% | 6.1% | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 65.8% | 48.4% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 33.9% | 29.2% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.3% | 9.4% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.4% | 5.1% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.8% | 3.1% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54% | 76.7% | -22.7% |
| Ireland | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Italy | 4% | 0.6% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 5.4% | 0.3% | 5.1% |
| Poland | 2.8% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 6% | 0.3% | 5.7% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 12.2% | 13.5% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16% | 37.2% | -21.2% |
| Christian | 61.3% | 46.2% | 15.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beam Avenue was 82.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 37.7% lower than the Beam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beam Avenue has the 10th highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Beam and the 243rd lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 113 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2025-03-12 | £366,409 |
| 43 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-10-11 | £394,262 |
| 49 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-07-19 | £438,356 |
| 43 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-01-26 | £386,192 |
| 81 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-06-29 | £385,772 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Beam Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 9BS has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
18 of 53 properties (33.96%) 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 Beam Avenue, Dagenham, RM10 9BS has very low surface water flood risk.
2 of 53 properties (3.77%) 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM10 9BS 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 | 74 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Green Primary School South Close , RM10 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 548 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beam Primary School Oval Road North , RM10 9ED | - not rated | 564 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 820 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Village Infants' School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 3out of 4 | 978 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ford CofE Junior School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 3out of 4 | 978 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 | 412 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 2,051 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 2,075 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 | 3,654 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,926 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 | 2,163 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,878 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,736 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 | 625 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,702 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 2,001 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 | 2,315 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 | 452 yd | |
| Ventidue LTD | 22 Whitebarn Lane | 538 yd | |
| Fireaway Dagenham Heathway | 197 Broad Street | 650 yd | |
| Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn | Chequers Lane | 708 yd | |
| Rosielee Cafe & Restaurant | 153 Broad Street | 714 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ME 'N' O'Briens | 26-28 Goresbrook Road | 928 yd | |
| Dagenham Conservative & Social Club | 8-12 Salisbury Road | 1,009 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Ballards Road | 423 yd | |
| Lick'n Chick'n & Pizza | 9 Princess Parade, New Road | 452 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab | Mill House Social Club, New Road | 547 yd | |
| Tasty Grill | 271 New Road | 560 yd | |
| Great Wall | 189 Broad Street | 650 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 1, Merrielands Retail Par, Merrielands Crescent | 1,046 yd | |
| Asda | Merrielands Crescent | 1,046 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Park Leisure Centre School Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 415 yd |
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 425 yd |
| Old Dagenham Park Siviter Way | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 505 yd |
| William Ford C Of E School Ford Road | grass pitches | 747 yd |
| Dagenham Arena (Closed) Vicarage Road | athletics tracks | 922 yd |
| Park Centre RECTORY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,003 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 | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 98.6% |
| 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 | 211.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.