Sexton Close is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 8BH 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 Sexton Close, Rainham, RM13 8BH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 8BJ, RM13 8BE, RM13 8AS, RM13 8BL, RM13 8BB, RM13 8TA, RM13 8BD, RM13 8ND, RM13 8NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM13 8BH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 49.4% | 49.8% | 0.4% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 50.6% | 50.2% | -0.4% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 34.9% | 29.6% | -5.3% | 37.9% | -8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.5% | 50.4% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 6.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.8% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 7.2% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 10% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 3.9% |
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 | 45.2% | 43% | -2.2% | 48.4% | -5.4% |
| Good health | 39.2% | 40.2% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 6.6% |
| Fair health | 12.4% | 11.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.7% | 1.2% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 28.2% | 21.7% | -6.5% | 18.2% | 3.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 7.2% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 13.7% | -4.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.1% | 4.4% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 16.9% | 8.7% | 16.9% | 0.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 30.5% | 12.9% | 33.8% | -3.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.5% 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 | 1.6% | 6.3% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 1.3% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 2.7% | -1.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 17.2% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0% | -3.5% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 79.6% | 62.5% | -17.1% | 81.4% | -18.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
In this area, 73.8% 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 | 84.7% | 73.8% | -10.9% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.9% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 4.8% | 10% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 5.9% | 2.1% | 5.6% | 0.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 84.1% | 73.8% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -9.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 18.7% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 3.7% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 3.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.6% | 0.3% | -7.3% | 1.9% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 79.7% | 76.7% | 3.0% |
| Ireland | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.7% | 37.2% | -13.5% |
| Christian | 57% | 46.2% | 10.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sexton Close was 48.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 40.3% lower than the Elm Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Sexton Close has the 41st lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Elm Park and the 316th lowest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Sexton Close, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £396,000 | 2026-03-03 | £396,000 |
| 2 Sexton Close, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-12-20 | £422,672 |
| 6 Sexton Close, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2022-02-23 | £457,597 |
| 8 Sexton Close, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2018-11-23 | £387,350 |
| 9 Sexton Close, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £336,000 | 2018-08-08 | £411,630 |
RM13 8BH 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 | 90 |
| Retired | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 17 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Construction | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 642 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 735 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtons Primary School Lowen Road , RM13 8QR | 3out of 4 | 944 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School Dunedin Road , RM13 8SP | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 789 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,087 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 2,182 yd | University technical college | 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 | 2,483 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,644 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 5,207 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 | 2,901 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,955 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,380 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,447 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,536 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,387 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 2,944 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 3,374 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 3,494 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 | 282 yd | |
| Jack's Cafe | 145a Rainham Road, Rainham | 434 yd | |
| Kusadasi Taverna | 90a Rainham Road, Rainham | 494 yd | |
| KFC | 270 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham | 537 yd | |
| Kebabish Extra | 80 Rainham Road, Rainham | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hall Social Club | 165 New Road, Rainham | 907 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 434 yd | |
| Hungry Dot | 6 South End Road, Rainham | 602 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 74 Rainham Road, Rainham | 666 yd | |
| Peters Fish Bar | 115 Rainham Road, Rainham | 667 yd | |
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 768 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 119 Rainham Road, Rainham | 667 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 912 yd |
| Brittons Playing Field GILROY CLOSE | grass pitches | 951 yd |
| The Origin Health And Fitness (Rainham) UNIT A1 UNIT A1 NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,002 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 | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.9% |
| 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 186.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.