Gainsborough Road is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 7DP 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 Gainsborough Road, Rainham, RM13 7DP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 7DL, RM13 7ER, RM13 7DD, RM13 7DX, RM13 7DU, RM13 7DA, RM13 7BJ, RM13 7XT, RM13 7DH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM13 7DP has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 48.6% | -3.0% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 51.4% | 3.0% | 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 | 32.3% | 38.5% | 6.2% | 37.9% | 0.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 46.5% | -2.7% | 44.2% | 2.3% |
| Separated | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 6.2% | 7.3% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 5.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (87%) 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 | 52.2% | 51.4% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 3.0% |
| Good health | 31.3% | 35.6% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 9.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -3.6% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.2% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 18.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.7% | 15.6% | -12.1% | 18.2% | -2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.5% | 18.2% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 8.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.6% | 21.2% | 1.6% | 13.4% | 7.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 7.9% | 3.3% | 5.3% | 2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 14.2% | 15.6% | 1.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.7% | 18.9% | 6.2% | 33.8% | -14.9% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.6% | -0.1% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 72.7% 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% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 8.9% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 6.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 87.6% | 72.7% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 80.5% 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 | 89.7% | 80.5% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -2.7% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 8.9% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 5.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 5.6% | -1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.5% | 81.1% | -7.4% | 83.2% | -2.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 1.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1.7% | -4.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.3% | 76.7% | 1.6% |
| Ireland | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.2% | 1.5% | -1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.9% | 13.5% | -5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 53.2% | 46.2% | 7.0% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Road was 26.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.7% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gainsborough Road has the 21st lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 140th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 8.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 21.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Gainsborough Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-08-11 | £454,062 |
| 44 Gainsborough Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-03-14 | £406,350 |
| 30 Gainsborough Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2022-09-21 | £402,237 |
| 22 Gainsborough Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2021-12-15 | £463,999 |
| 32 Gainsborough Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2021-12-14 | £390,972 |
| Full-Time Employee | 117 |
| Retired | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 292 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 524 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,359 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 2,426 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Rainham Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 3,484 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,108 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,984 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 407 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 4,045 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 4,115 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,170 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 4,233 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BK90 Restaurant & Lounge | 4 Elmer Gardens, Rainham | 312 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 10-12 South End Road, Rainham | 669 yd | |
| Kusadasi Taverna | 90a Rainham Road, Rainham | 728 yd | |
| Kebabish Extra | 80 Rainham Road, Rainham | 747 yd | |
| Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut | 70 Rainham Road, Rainham | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 960 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 311 yd | |
| Hungry Dot | 6 South End Road, Rainham | 731 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 74 Rainham Road, Rainham | 765 yd | |
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 789 yd | |
| Peters Fish Bar | 115 Rainham Road, Rainham | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 119 Rainham Road, Rainham | 815 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 882 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 649 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 739 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 877 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 | 73.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 111.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.