Thorogood Way is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 7SJ 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 Thorogood Way, Rainham, RM13 7SJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 7TA, RM13 7TL, RM13 7YR, RM13 7TD, RM13 7TB, RM13 7SH, RM13 7XB, RM13 7AZ, RM13 7YP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM13 7SJ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% 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 | 50.7% | 52.6% | 1.9% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 49.3% | 47.4% | -1.9% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
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 | 26.4% | 32.6% | 6.2% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.5% | 47.6% | -4.9% | 44.2% | 3.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.9% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 9.1% | 10.5% | 1.4% | 9.1% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 6.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | 0.3% |
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 | 41.4% | 46.8% | 5.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 43.1% | 36.6% | -6.5% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.1% | 0.2% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.2% | 0.7% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 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 | 27.9% | 21.2% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.7% | 11.5% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 15.4% | 0.3% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.9% | 6.1% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | 1.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 24% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -9.8% |
| Other | 5.7% | 3.5% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
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 | 1.4% | 3.2% | 1.8% | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 11.3% | 9.7% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 7.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| White | 80.7% | 72.7% | -8.0% | 81.4% | -8.7% |
| Other | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 70.5% 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 | 86.4% | 70.5% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -12.7% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 12.5% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 7.3% | -0.9% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.6% | 4% | 3.4% | 5.6% | -1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.1% | 70% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -13.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.4% | 18.1% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 7.7% | 4.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 2.2% | -1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.1% | 3.5% | -3.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.7% | 76.7% | -6.0% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 9.2% | 0.9% | 8.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 8.9% | 13.5% | -4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 53.5% | 46.2% | 7.3% |
| Muslim | 7.9% | 6.5% | 1.4% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 8.2% | 6.0% | 2.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorogood Way was 65.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.6% lower than the Beam Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorogood Way has the 11th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Beam Park and the 333rd highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -53.1%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% 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 Thorogood Way, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2025-03-26 | £459,965 |
| 2 Thorogood Way, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2025-02-17 | £515,214 |
| 10 Thorogood Way, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2022-11-21 | £491,275 |
| 2 Thorogood Way, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2022-07-22 | £515,447 |
| 32 Thorogood Way, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £491,000 | 2022-04-14 | £541,811 |
RM13 7SJ area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Retired | 54 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 822 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 822 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 828 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 895 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtons Primary School Lowen Road , RM13 8QR | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 701 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 701 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,706 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,793 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,793 yd | Community 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 | 2,958 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,200 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 5,120 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 | 2,421 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,708 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,967 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 3,968 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 | 2,012 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,192 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 2,480 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 3,115 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 3,240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hornchurch Community Association | Nelson Road, Rainham | 703 yd | |
| Jack's Cafe | 145a Rainham Road, Rainham | 857 yd | |
| Kusadasi Taverna | 90a Rainham Road, Rainham | 900 yd | |
| KFC | 270 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham | 1,004 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 10-12 South End Road, Rainham | 1,006 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 857 yd | |
| Ackeee Tree | 8 Roosevelt Way | 905 yd | |
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 942 yd | |
| Hungry Dot | 6 South End Road, Rainham | 1,019 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 728 yd |
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 733 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 763 yd |
| Manor Road Sports Ground BEAMWAY | grass pitches | 790 yd |
| John Perry Primary School CHARLES ROAD | grass pitches, swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 97.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 92.3% |
| 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 | 79.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 120 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.