Leys Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 9XP 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 Leys Close, Dagenham, RM10 9XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 9XU, RM10 9XR, RM10 9XX, RM10 8HE, RM10 9XF, RM10 9XS, RM10 8YX, RM10 8AE, RM10 9YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM10 9XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 9XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.2% 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 | 43.9% | 49.2% | 5.3% | 37.9% | 11.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.8% | 33.1% | 1.3% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 4.9% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 4.1% | -2.4% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 49.2% | 46.6% | -2.6% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 34.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12% | -0.2% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 4.1% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 1.7% |
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 | 36.4% | 25.7% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.8% | 11.2% | -5.6% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% | 0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 16.4% | 8.0% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 25.4% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 8.4% | 3% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.6% 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 | 0.3% | 7.6% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 6.5% |
| Indian | 2% | 0.3% | -1.7% | 3.1% | -2.8% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 3.1% | 1.2% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 20.3% | 19.7% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 17.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 0.9% | -2.2% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.6% | -1.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 3.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 62.7% | 57.6% | -5.1% | 81.4% | -23.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 2.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 67% 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 | 73.9% | 67% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 15.5% | 9.4% | 6.1% | 9.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 9.6% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 6.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 5.6% | -1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.9% | 66.6% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -16.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 22.1% | 21.8% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 8.1% | 2.0% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 1.2% | -7.6% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 2% | -8.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.8% | 76.7% | -12.9% |
| Ireland | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 5.3% | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 14.1% | 13.5% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.7% | 37.2% | -11.5% |
| Christian | 55.4% | 46.2% | 9.2% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 11.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Leys Close was 135.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% higher than the Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Leys Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Village and the 135th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Leys Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2025-07-30 | £277,672 |
| 9 Leys Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £237,500 | 2025-07-25 | £239,808 |
| 8 Leys Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2010-03-26 | £358,675 |
| 7 Leys Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2008-01-11 | £350,613 |
| 2 Leys Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £58,000 | 2001-08-23 | £237,252 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Leys Close, Dagenham, RM10 9XP has very low flood risk from rivers and the sea.
0 of 4 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 Leys Close, Dagenham, RM10 9XP has low surface water flood risk.
3 of 4 properties (75.00%) 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 9XP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 9XP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 210 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Junior School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Infants' School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | - not rated | 584 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Primary School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | 3out of 4 | 584 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtons Primary School Lowen Road , RM13 8QR | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 1,027 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,186 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,261 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 1,483 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 | 2,820 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,796 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 | 1,751 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,932 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 3,053 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,265 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,571 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 2,336 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,410 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 679 yd | |
| Pietros | 141 Church Elm Lane | 956 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken | 139 Church Elm Lane | 956 yd | |
| The Lab Cafe | Londoneast-uk, Yewtree Avenue | 1,059 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Conservative & Social Club | 8-12 Salisbury Road | 767 yd | |
| Dagenham Trades Hall | Dagenham Trades Hall, Charlotte Road | 937 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royale Lahore | 670 Rainham Road South | 467 yd | |
| Shajhan | 670 Rainham Road South | 467 yd | |
| Beadles Parade Fish & Chips | 9 Beadles Parade, Rainham Road South | 679 yd | |
| Favorite 'N' Tasty | 3 Beadles Parade, Rainham Road South | 679 yd | |
| Ackeee Tree | 8 Roosevelt Way | 703 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Shafter Road | 768 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Road Sports Ground BEAMWAY | grass pitches | 326 yd |
| John Perry Primary School CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 531 yd |
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 623 yd |
| Old Dagenham Park Siviter Way | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 859 yd |
| Dagenham Arena (Closed) Vicarage Road | athletics tracks | 1,014 yd |
| Elutec EAST LONDON U T C EAST LONDON U T C YEWTREE AVENUE | 1,015 yd | |
| Dagenham Park Leisure Centre School Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,026 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 | 216.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.