Ongar Way is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 7YR 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 Ongar Way, Rainham, RM13 7YR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 7TB, RM13 7TL, RM13 7UX, RM13 7YP, RM13 7YJ, RM13 7YL, RM13 7XB, RM13 7TD, RM13 7SJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM13 7YR is primarily male, with 53.8% of the population 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 | 54.3% | 46.2% | -8.1% | 51.0% | -4.8% |
| Male | 45.7% | 53.8% | 8.1% | 49.0% | 4.8% |
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 7YR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 41.9% | 44.3% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 35.2% | -0.8% | 44.2% | -9.0% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 1.1% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 13.9% | 2.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 8.7% | 5.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 37.6% | 42.4% | 4.8% | 48.4% | -6.0% |
| Good health | 38.9% | 38.9% | 0.0% | 33.6% | 5.3% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -0.7% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 6.7% | 0.3% | 4.0% | 2.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.9% | 0% | -2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 23% | -13.4% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 13.1% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 14.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 5.8% | 3.8% | 5.3% | 0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 15% | 3.1% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 25.2% | 7.0% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 3.2% | 3.3% | 0.1% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.7% 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% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 1.6% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 6.8% | 10.2% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 79.7% | 62.7% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -18.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 75.9% 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 | 88.1% | 75.9% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -7.3% |
| European Union | 0.6% | 5.5% | 4.9% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 7.8% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 5.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 9% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 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 | 87.1% | 76.4% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -6.8% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 16.6% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 6.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.6% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 2.3% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.3% | 76.7% | 0.6% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.4% | 37.2% | -6.8% |
| Christian | 50.4% | 46.2% | 4.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 8.7% | 6.5% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.3% | 6.0% | -1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ongar Way was 122.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.1% lower than the Beam Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ongar Way has the 10th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Beam Park and the 135th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 59 Ongar Way, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-06 | £245,302 |
| 91 Ongar Way, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2024-02-23 | £171,213 |
| 73 Ongar Way, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-05-31 | £230,341 |
| 59 Ongar Way, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2019-05-14 | £232,622 |
| 69 Ongar Way, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2016-07-22 | £190,682 |
| Full-Time Employee | 83 |
| Retired | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 712 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 712 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Infant School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Scargill Junior School Mungo Park Road , RM13 7PL | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 550 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 550 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,686 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brook Sixth Form and Academy Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Road South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 1,829 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,923 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 2,950 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,135 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 4,965 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 | 2,417 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,843 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,960 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,049 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 | 2,040 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,338 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 2,522 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 3,248 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 3,295 yd | Community special school | Yes | 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 | 681 yd | |
| Jack's Cafe | 145a Rainham Road, Rainham | 826 yd | |
| Kusadasi Taverna | 90a Rainham Road, Rainham | 858 yd | |
| BK90 Restaurant & Lounge | 4 Elmer Gardens, Rainham | 882 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 10-12 South End Road, Rainham | 956 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bretons Manor Ltd | 411 Rainham Road, Rainham | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 826 yd | |
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 826 yd | |
| Ackeee Tree | 8 Roosevelt Way | 882 yd | |
| Hungry Dot | 6 South End Road, Rainham | 977 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 74 Rainham Road, Rainham | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 119 Rainham Road, Rainham | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 576 yd |
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Manor Road Sports Ground BEAMWAY | grass pitches | 835 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 61.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.45 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.45 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.