Ottawa Gardens is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM10 9YB 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 Ottawa Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 9YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM10 9XX, RM10 9YD, RM10 8AF, RM10 9YA, RM10 8AE, RM10 9XR, RM10 9XP, RM10 9YH, RM10 8XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM10 9YB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 57.7% | 50.5% | -7.2% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 42.3% | 49.5% | 7.2% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 9YB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.7% 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 | 34.2% | 45.7% | 11.5% | 37.9% | 7.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 37% | -2.5% | 44.2% | -7.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 14% | 9.8% | -4.2% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 9.6% | 4.7% | -4.9% | 6.1% | -1.4% |
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 | 39% | 45.3% | 6.3% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 35.4% | -1.4% | 33.6% | 1.8% |
| Fair health | 15.5% | 14.3% | -1.2% | 12.7% | 1.6% |
| Bad health | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 39.9% | 23.2% | -16.7% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 11.2% | -3.3% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.7% | 15.2% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 15.6% | 9.5% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.6% | 28.6% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 8.8% | 2.5% | -6.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.5% 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 | 0% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 4.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 2.9% | 4.4% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 0.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 11.9% | 16.4% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.4% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 75.2% | 59.5% | -15.7% | 81.4% | -21.9% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 68.1% 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 | 83.9% | 68.1% | -15.8% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 12.9% | 9.7% | 6.1% | 6.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 9% | 9.1% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 7.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 1.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 0.5% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.6% | 68.1% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -15.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.3% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 12.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 2.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 1.6% | -7.4% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66% | 76.7% | -10.7% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11% | 13.5% | -2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 54% | 46.2% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 7.7% | 6.5% | 1.2% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 9.9% | 6.0% | 3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ottawa Gardens was 40.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 64.5% lower than the Village average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ottawa Gardens has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Village and the 88th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.8%.

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 Ottawa Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-08-22 | £423,145 |
| 3 Ottawa Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-07-07 | £385,474 |
| 14 Ottawa Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-06-15 | £420,405 |
| 4 Ottawa Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £280,500 | 2019-02-15 | £345,717 |
| 7 Ottawa Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-10-10 | £364,486 |
* Results apply to the surrounding postcode area, not to a specific property.
The area around Ottawa Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 9YB 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 Ottawa Gardens, Dagenham, RM10 9YB has very low surface water flood risk.
2 of 6 properties (33.33%) 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 9YB 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Junior School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Infants' School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | - not rated | 633 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| John Perry Primary School Charles Road , RM10 8UR | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtons Primary School Lowen Road , RM13 8QR | 3out of 4 | 1,030 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 | 1,129 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,129 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,249 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,338 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 1,350 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 | 2,875 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,655 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 | 1,853 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,045 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 3,200 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,379 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 | 1,644 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 2,449 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 2,535 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,547 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 | 793 yd | |
| Mardyke Community Centre | 52 South Street, Rainham | 1,038 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Conservative & Social Club | 8-12 Salisbury Road | 915 yd | |
| Dagenham Trades Hall | Dagenham Trades Hall, Charlotte Road | 1,084 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royale Lahore | 670 Rainham Road South | 595 yd | |
| Shajhan | 670 Rainham Road South | 595 yd | |
| Ackeee Tree | 8 Roosevelt Way | 669 yd | |
| Beadles Parade Fish & Chips | 9 Beadles Parade, Rainham Road South | 793 yd | |
| Favorite 'N' Tasty | 3 Beadles Parade, Rainham Road South | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Shafter Road | 894 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Road Sports Ground BEAMWAY | grass pitches | 286 yd |
| John Perry Primary School CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Old Dagenham Park Siviter Way | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 973 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 | 190.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.