Elmer Gardens is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 7BT is located in the South Hornchurch 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 Elmer Gardens, Rainham, RM13 7BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 7BU, RM13 7PH, RM13 7DS, RM13 7PJ, RM13 7PL, RM13 7BD, RM13 7DT, RM13 7DR, RM13 7BS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM13 7BT, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 54.3% | 53.6% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 45.7% | 46.4% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 | 34.1% | 30.7% | -3.4% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50.4% | 0.4% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 7.1% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 (85.5%) 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 | 48.5% | 56% | 7.5% | 48.4% | 7.6% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 29.5% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.3% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2% | -3.8% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| 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 | 30.7% | 21.5% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 3.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 11.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.5% | 17.1% | -4.4% | 13.4% | 3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 13.9% | 2.8% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 25.9% | 14.8% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 5.2% | 2% | -3.2% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 78.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 3.1% | -1.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -2.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 3.1% | 5.6% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 2% | -2.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 78.9% | -11.0% | 81.4% | -2.5% |
In this area, 82.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 95.1% | 82.8% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Africa | 2.8% | 4% | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.9% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 5.6% | -0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.6% | 82.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -0.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 11.6% | 11.6% | 9.8% | 1.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 2.9% | -0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.6% | 1% | -3.6% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.1% | 76.7% | 3.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.7% | 1.5% | -0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.3% | 13.5% | -4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.5% | 37.2% | -4.7% |
| Christian | 54.6% | 46.2% | 8.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 6.3% | 6.5% | -0.2% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elmer Gardens was 48.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.5% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elmer Gardens has the 40th lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 314th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 108.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86 Elmer Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-02-27 | £440,241 |
| 61 Elmer Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £630,000 | 2022-03-18 | £690,448 |
| 96 Elmer Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2022-03-15 | £489,375 |
| 88 Elmer Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £324,000 | 2018-07-03 | £396,084 |
| 66 Elmer Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2017-04-21 | £422,540 |
RM13 7BT area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 207 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | - not rated | 207 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 369 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 369 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 2,005 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 2,168 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 2,227 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 2,897 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,066 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 4,095 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,746 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,206 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,722 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,724 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opening Opportunities Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG | - not rated | 2,259 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 3,064 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,789 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 3,796 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| BK90 Restaurant & Lounge | 4 Elmer Gardens, Rainham | 256 yd | |
| Silver Cafe | 123 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 368 yd | |
| Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ | Wood Lane, Hornchurch | 940 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 10-12 South End Road, Rainham | 999 yd | |
| Kusadasi Taverna | 90a Rainham Road, Rainham | 999 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 739 yd | |
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 856 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 319 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 319 yd | |
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 368 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 368 yd | |
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 384 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park | grass pitches | 335 yd |
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 336 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 849 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 | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.7% |
| 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 | 61.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.