Rainham Road is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 7RL 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 Rainham Road, Rainham, RM13 7RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 7QX, RM13 7RP, RM13 7RA, RM13 7QU, RM13 7XH, RM13 7RR, RM13 7QT, RM13 7QS, RM13 7RJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM13 7RL has a slightly higher male population, with 52.1% 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 | 49.7% | 47.9% | -1.8% | 51.0% | -3.1% |
| Male | 50.3% | 52.1% | 1.8% | 49.0% | 3.1% |
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 | 31.9% | 37.4% | 5.5% | 37.9% | -0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.6% | 46.3% | -5.3% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 2.7% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 7.4% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 6.2% | -0.7% | 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 | 50% | 54.6% | 4.6% | 48.4% | 6.2% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 29.3% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.3% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 11% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 4% | 0.7% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 28.6% | 27.7% | -0.9% | 18.2% | 9.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.1% | 12.8% | -8.3% | 9.6% | 3.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.8% | 11.3% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 5.3% | 1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 12.8% | 3.6% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 28% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -5.8% |
| Other | 6.6% | 1.2% | -5.4% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 63.8% 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% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 1.1% | 7.4% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 0.2% | -1.7% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 3.1% | 2.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.7% | -1.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 4.6% | 12.5% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 10.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 83.6% | 63.8% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -17.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 2.7% | 0% | -2.7% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 73.2% 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 | 87.7% | 73.2% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -10.0% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 10.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 5.6% | -0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.9% | 72.9% | -14.0% | 83.2% | -10.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.1% | 15.8% | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.1% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.7% | 2.8% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.5% | 76.7% | -2.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.9% | 13.5% | -7.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 12.4% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rainham Road was 203.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 149.5% higher than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Rainham Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 65th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Rainham Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2025-06-09 | £421,714 |
| 34 Rainham Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2025-03-28 | £393,288 |
| Ground Floor Shop 70 - 70A Rainham Road, Rainham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2024-01-12 | £5,249 |
| 60 Rainham Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2022-09-27 | £464,939 |
| 34 Rainham Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-10-06 | £398,429 |
RM13 7RL 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 | 128 |
| Retired | 63 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Other | 14 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Looking after home or family | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Construction | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Education | 14 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 571 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 571 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School Dunedin Road , RM13 8SP | 3out of 4 | 645 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Junior School Upminster Road South , RM13 9AA | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 970 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 970 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chafford School, A Specialist Business and Enterprise College Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chafford School, A Specialist Business and Enterprise College Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | - not rated | 1,904 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Rainham Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,914 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,054 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 4,991 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 | 3,462 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,588 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,998 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 5,045 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 | 1,142 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 3,005 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 3,573 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 4,014 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 4,132 yd | Other independent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut | 70 Rainham Road, Rainham | 3 yd | |
| Chilli Tree | 111 Rainham Road, Rainham | 52 yd | |
| Kebabish Extra | 80 Rainham Road, Rainham | 74 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 10-12 South End Road, Rainham | 126 yd | |
| Kusadasi Taverna | 90a Rainham Road, Rainham | 199 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 2 Rainham Road, Rainham | 680 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Inn | 74 Rainham Road, Rainham | 3 yd | |
| Peters Fish Bar | 115 Rainham Road, Rainham | 52 yd | |
| Hungry Dot | 6 South End Road, Rainham | 81 yd | |
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 239 yd | |
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 119 Rainham Road, Rainham | 52 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bridge Road, Rainham | 1,016 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bridge Road, Rainham | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 985 yd |
| Rainham Recreation Ground (Closed) Upminster Road South | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 93.8% |
| 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 | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 75.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.