Penrith Crescent is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 7QB 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 Penrith Crescent, Rainham, RM13 7QB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM12 5JA, RM13 7JA, RM12 5HX, RM13 7QA, RM13 7QD, RM12 5JB, RM12 5HT, RM12 5LD, RM12 5HS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM13 7QB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.7% of the population 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% | 56.7% | 2.7% | 51.0% | 5.7% |
| Male | 46% | 43.3% | -2.7% | 49.0% | -5.7% |
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 | 29.8% | 42% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.4% | 42.4% | -6.0% | 44.2% | -1.8% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 1.6% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 7.2% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 6.8% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 38.1% | 52.4% | 14.3% | 48.4% | 4.0% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 30.8% | -7.7% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 15.1% | 10.7% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 5.6% | -1.2% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 34.4% | 22% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 16.5% | -2.6% | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 15.4% | 1.9% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 5.1% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 14.2% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -2.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.1% | 24.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 69.7% 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% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 0.4% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 4% | 7.4% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 4.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.2% | 0% | -3.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 89.9% | 69.7% | -20.2% | 81.4% | -11.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
In this area, 83.7% 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 | 91% | 83.7% | -7.3% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 2.1% | -1.1% | 6.1% | -4.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.4% | 7.7% | 7.3% | 5.6% | 2.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 89.9% | 83.7% | -6.2% | 83.2% | 0.5% |
| 10+ Years | 0.4% | 11.2% | 10.8% | 9.8% | 1.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% | -0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.3% | 2.7% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0.3% | -4.0% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34% | 37.2% | -3.2% |
| Christian | 46.2% | 46.2% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 8.6% | 6.5% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 8.9% | 6.0% | 2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Penrith Crescent was 54.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.8% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Penrith Crescent has the 43rd highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 353rd lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.4%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 78% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Penrith Crescent, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2024-08-05 | £453,567 |
| 4A Penrith Crescent, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-02-23 | £396,119 |
| 26 Penrith Crescent, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-03-10 | £411,936 |
| 32 Penrith Crescent, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2016-12-02 | £491,834 |
| 7 Penrith Crescent, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2015-09-16 | £439,699 |
RM13 7QB 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM13 7QB 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 | 100 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell Junior School Tangmere Crescent , Airfield Way RM12 5PP | - not rated | 549 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 2out of 4 | 549 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 710 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | - not rated | 710 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 | 1,139 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,139 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross School and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 3out of 4 | 1,513 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 3,342 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 3,545 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering College of Further and Higher Education Ardleigh Green Road , RM11 2LL | - not rated | 4,925 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 | 2,709 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,002 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 5,224 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Tuition Centre 235 High Street , RM11 3XX | - not rated | 3,009 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Birnam Wood Pupil Referral Unit Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | - not rated | 3,030 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Opening Opportunities Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG | - not rated | 3,034 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| OA - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 3out of 4 | 3,034 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havering Asian Social & Welfare Association | Kilmartin Way, Hornchurch | 316 yd | |
| Hornchurch Sea Cadets HQ | Wood Lane, Hornchurch | 317 yd | |
| Sunshine Fish Bar | 371a South End Road, Hornchurch | 371 yd | |
| St Albans Parish Centre | 1 Ullswater Way, Hornchurch | 380 yd | |
| Silver Cafe | 123 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Good Intent | South End Road, Rainham | 563 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club Ltd | 35a Maylands Avenue, Hornchurch | 697 yd | |
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 872 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wok U Like | 371b South End Road, Rainham | 371 yd | |
| SKEWERS@rainham | 113 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 525 yd | |
| Buzz Grill | 119 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 525 yd | |
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 568 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 568 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 507 yd | |
| A&J Food | 27 The Broadway, Hornchurch | 778 yd | |
| Tesco Superstore | Airfield Way, Hornchurch | 822 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Local | 233 Elm Park Avenue, Hornchurch | 899 yd | |
| Midpoint Food Store | St Nicholas Avenue, Hornchurch | 945 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Girls Allowed Gym 1 BLENHEIM COURT 1 BLENHEIM COURT NORTHOLT WAY | health and fitness suite | 761 yd |
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 840 yd |
| Elm Park Primary School South End Road | grass pitches | 867 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 1,033 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 1,053 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.3% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 191.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.