Theydon Gardens is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 7TU 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 Theydon Gardens, Rainham, RM13 7TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 7XD, RM13 7XA, RM13 7YL, RM13 7YJ, RM13 7TT, RM13 7AX, RM13 7YP, RM13 7UX, RM13 7TS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM13 7TU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 56.7% | 49.9% | -6.8% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 43.3% | 50.1% | 6.8% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
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 7TU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 31.9% | 43% | 11.1% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.9% | 37.2% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 8.5% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -0.6% |
| Widowed | 14% | 8.8% | -5.2% | 6.1% | 2.7% |
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 | 41.7% | 38% | -3.7% | 48.4% | -10.4% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 36.5% | 6.3% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 19.2% | 17.4% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.9% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.9% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
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.
In the area around RM13 7TU this area, 32.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 17.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 44.4% | 32.9% | -11.5% | 18.2% | 14.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 14.2% | -0.5% | 9.6% | 4.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.1% | 14.8% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.7% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 11.7% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 9% | 17.8% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -16.0% |
| Other | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.1% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 77% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.1% | 2.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 9.3% | 4.6% | 2.5% | 6.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 86.4% | 77% | -9.4% | 81.4% | -4.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, 81.2% 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 | 94% | 81.2% | -12.8% | 83.2% | -2.0% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 7.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 1.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 3.4% | 6.2% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 5.6% | -2.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 93.2% | 81% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -2.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 13.8% | 13.8% | 9.8% | 4.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 5% | 0.5% | -4.5% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.4% | 76.7% | -5.3% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 17.2% | 13.5% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 45.3% | 46.2% | -0.9% |
| Hindu | 0.7% | 1.7% | -1.0% |
| Muslim | 5.9% | 6.5% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Theydon Gardens was 106.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Beam Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Theydon Gardens has the 13th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Beam Park and the 178th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Theydon Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-03-07 | £364,985 |
| 8 Theydon Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-12-16 | £438,170 |
| 14 Theydon Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £397,500 | 2023-09-12 | £418,875 |
| 9 Theydon Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2022-03-07 | £402,988 |
| 27 Theydon Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-02-24 | £340,822 |
| Full-Time Employee | 95 |
| Retired | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | 3out of 4 | 649 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 4out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 823 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 1,096 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 1,677 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,015 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 2,913 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Rainham Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,089 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 | 2,416 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,106 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 | 1,314 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,322 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 3,468 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,003 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 4,552 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | 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 | 587 yd | |
| BK90 Restaurant & Lounge | 4 Elmer Gardens, Rainham | 670 yd | |
| Jack's Cafe | 145a Rainham Road, Rainham | 711 yd | |
| Kusadasi Taverna | 90a Rainham Road, Rainham | 728 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 10-12 South End Road, Rainham | 812 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 619 yd | |
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 711 yd | |
| Hungry Dot | 6 South End Road, Rainham | 843 yd | |
| Sisserou Lunch Box | 107n Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 906 yd | |
| House of Food (U.K) Ltd | 107 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 906 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 119 Rainham Road, Rainham | 951 yd | |
| Dacia | 131 Mungo Park Road, Rainham | 968 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 387 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 440 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Manor Road Sports Ground BEAMWAY | grass pitches | 1,016 yd |
| Bretons Outdoor Recreation Centre RAINHAM ROAD | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 65.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 104.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.