Church Elm Lane is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 9RL 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 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, RM10 9RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 9SH, RM10 8RR, RM10 9JT, RM10 9SA, RM10 9RD, RM10 8PL, RM10 8RS, RM10 9RJ, RM10 9SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM10 9RL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 53.4% | 1.3% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.9% | 46.6% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 39.3% | 40.8% | 1.5% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 41.3% | -1.4% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 3% | -2.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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% | 51.7% | 0.7% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 32% | 31% | -1.0% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 13% | 13.1% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.3% | 3.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 29.1% | 24.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 6.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.3% | 7.9% | -7.4% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.5% | 13.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.2% | 3.2% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 32.7% | 12.4% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 7.1% | 4.6% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.5% 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 | 2.1% | 6% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Chinese | 1% | 3% | 2.0% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 3.1% | 2% | -1.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.7% | 5% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 4% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 19% | 16.8% | -2.2% | 2.5% | 14.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.2% | 1.8% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 1.6% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 60.9% | 47.5% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -33.9% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 56% 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 | 71.8% | 56% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 16% | 8.9% | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.2% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.9% | 56.2% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| 10+ Years | 4.4% | 26.1% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 16.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 8.2% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 5.8% | -4.2% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 3.6% | -5.8% | 1.9% | 1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.4% | 13.5% | -5.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 51% | 46.2% | 4.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 20.7% | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 6.6% | 6.0% | 0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Church Elm Lane was 110.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 2.1% lower than the Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Church Elm Lane has the 10th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Village and the 180th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 64% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £384,000 | 2024-10-29 | £409,180 |
| 101 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £323,000 | 2021-02-12 | £375,330 |
| 105 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2019-06-10 | £492,308 |
| 113 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £263,000 | 2017-04-04 | £344,484 |
| 103 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2016-11-04 | £344,540 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, RM10 9RL has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 6 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 Church Elm Lane, Dagenham, RM10 9RL has low surface water flood risk.
3 of 6 properties (50.00%) 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 9RL 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 129 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Education | 18 |
| Other | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Village Infants' School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Ford CofE Junior School Ford Road , RM10 9JS | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Arnold Infant Arnold Road , RM9 6NH | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road , RM9 6NH | 3out of 4 | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Primary School Spurling Road , RM9 5RH | 3out of 4 | 848 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 | 685 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 685 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,473 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,532 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 5,031 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,918 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,830 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,581 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 1,974 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,816 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 994 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,196 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 1,419 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,542 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,551 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Chicken | 139 Church Elm Lane | 215 yd | |
| Pietros | 141 Church Elm Lane | 215 yd | |
| Taz Kitchen | 93a Broad Street | 458 yd | |
| Snack Bar | 9 Station Parade, Heathway | 493 yd | |
| Subway | 263 Heathway | 573 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Trades Hall | Dagenham Trades Hall, Charlotte Road | 312 yd | |
| Dagenham Conservative & Social Club | 8-12 Salisbury Road | 419 yd | |
| Lord Denman PH | Lord Denman Ph, 270-272 Heathway | 491 yd | |
| ME 'N' O'Briens | 26-28 Goresbrook Road | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gullylicious | 120 Church Elm Lane | 7 yd | |
| Elm Fish Bar | 110 Church Elm Lane | 7 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 169 Church Elm Lane | 215 yd | |
| Ali's Plaice | 3 Royal Parade, Church Street | 319 yd | |
| Bo Ji Takeway Limited | 6 Royal Parade, Church Street | 321 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 258-262 Heathway | 480 yd | |
| Tesco | 228 Heathway | 491 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Unit A, 258-262 Heathway | 491 yd | |
| Tesco | Shafter Road | 849 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Park Centre RECTORY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 72 yd |
| Dagenham Arena (Closed) Vicarage Road | athletics tracks | 167 yd |
| William Ford C Of E School Ford Road | grass pitches | 374 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Closed) Rear of 5-7 Rear of 5-7 Reede Road | health and fitness suite | 551 yd |
| Old Dagenham Park Siviter Way | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 577 yd |
| Dagenham Park Leisure Centre School Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 681 yd |
| Pondfield Park Reede Road | grass pitches | 760 yd |
| Goresbrook Park Lloyd Road | grass pitches | 818 yd |
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 824 yd |
| Dagenham And Redbridge Fc (Chigwell Construction Stadium) VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 999 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 | 131.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 330 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.