Gillam Way is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 7HS is located in the Elm Park 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 Gillam Way, Rainham, RM13 7HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 7JH, RM13 7HR, RM13 7HP, RM13 7JD, RM13 7HT, RM12 5LP, RM13 7HL, RM13 7PX, RM13 7HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM13 7HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.8% | 51.5% | -4.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 44.2% | 48.5% | 4.3% | 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 RM13 7HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.3% 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 | 38.1% | 46.3% | 8.2% | 37.9% | 8.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 32.7% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -11.5% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 10.8% | 6.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 40.5% | 48.8% | 8.3% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 29.2% | -7.9% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 13.9% | 13.7% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 1.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 6% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 2.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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.
In the area around RM13 7HS this area, 28.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 28.4% | -11.0% | 18.2% | 10.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.9% | 11.7% | -8.2% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.5% | 11.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 5.3% | -3.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.4% | 12.1% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.4% | 28% | 20.6% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 7.8% | 6.2% | -1.6% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 67.7% 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% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.1% | -0.8% |
| Indian | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 5.4% | 10.5% | 5.1% | 2.5% | 8.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.4% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 86.4% | 67.7% | -18.7% | 81.4% | -13.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 76% 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 | 90.1% | 76% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -7.2% |
| European Union | 3.4% | 10.5% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 4.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 5.4% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 6.6% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0.9% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 75.8% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -7.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 13.1% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 3.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.2% | 76.7% | -9.5% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.6% | 1.2% | 5.4% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.3% | 37.2% | -4.9% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gillam Way was 128.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.1% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gillam Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Elm Park and the 118th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 86.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Gillam Way, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2023-05-26 | £328,192 |
| 8 Gillam Way, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2023-02-16 | £269,760 |
| 17 Gillam Way, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-11-24 | £413,410 |
| 27 Gillam Way, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-02-10 | £404,365 |
| 32 Gillam Way, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-03-29 | £264,487 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Retired | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 20 |
| Other | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 941 yd | Community school | 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 | 839 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,715 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,988 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hornchurch High School Broadstone Road , RM12 4AJ | 3out of 4 | 2,121 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 2,775 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 | 2,684 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,829 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 5,020 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 936 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,790 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bridge Brentwood Road , Romford RM1 2PS | - not rated | 3,841 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,006 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Cafe | 123 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 355 yd | |
| Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ | Wood Lane, Hornchurch | 412 yd | |
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 500 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 534 yd | |
| St Albans Parish Centre | 1 Ullswater Way, Hornchurch | 688 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 437 yd | |
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 845 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 355 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 355 yd | |
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 374 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 374 yd | |
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 534 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 344 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 906 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 851 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 859 yd |
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 871 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 | 77.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 126.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.