Betterton Road is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 8NA is located in the Beam Park 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 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 8BP, RM13 8NE, RM13 8NX, RM13 8LH, RM13 8NL, RM13 8NP, RM13 8LX, RM13 8SH, RM13 8ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM13 8NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 52.2% | 53.4% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 46.6% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 8NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48.7% 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 | 48.8% | 48.7% | -0.1% | 37.9% | 10.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.2% | 34.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -9.9% |
| Separated | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 9% | 8.2% | -0.8% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.3% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.2% | 51.1% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 2.7% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 34.3% | -0.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 8.6% | 10.3% | 1.7% | 12.7% | -2.4% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 3.3% | 0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 23% | 20.7% | -2.3% | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.5% | 12.5% | -7.0% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 12% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.7% | 14.9% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.7% | 32.7% | 15.0% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 5.8% | 4.5% | -1.3% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.9% 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 | 0.8% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.9% | 2% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 10.5% | 15.9% | 5.4% | 2.5% | 13.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 3.9% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| White | 75.1% | 55.9% | -19.2% | 81.4% | -25.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 71% 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 | 82.8% | 71% | -11.8% | 83.2% | -12.2% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 5.5% | 2.4% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 3.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.9% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 10.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 7.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.9% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.6% | 71.1% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.3% | 18.4% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 8.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 6.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.7% | 2.9% | -2.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.8% | 0.8% | -8.0% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.8% | 76.7% | -2.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 12.1% | 13.5% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.5% | 37.2% | -7.7% |
| Christian | 50.1% | 46.2% | 3.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Muslim | 14.5% | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betterton Road was 119.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Beam Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Betterton Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Beam Park and the 143rd highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 67.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2025-07-31 | £320,598 |
| 12 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-01-12 | £414,244 |
| 9 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £438,000 | 2023-04-03 | £463,739 |
| 35 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2023-02-17 | £497,370 |
| 6 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2021-12-03 | £426,928 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM13 8NA area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 123 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Unemployed | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtons Primary School Lowen Road , RM13 8QR | 3out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary Academy 1 Hart Way , RM13 8TD | - not rated | 672 yd | Free schools | Yes | More About School | |
| Beam Primary School Oval Road North , RM10 9ED | - not rated | 1,065 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School Dunedin Road , RM13 8SP | 3out of 4 | 1,070 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 1,380 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 | 1,575 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chafford School, A Specialist Business and Enterprise College Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,346 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 4,880 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 | 3,343 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,642 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 4,824 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 1,265 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,059 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 3,101 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 3,208 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 3,220 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beam Park Cafe | 133 New Road, Rainham | 187 yd | |
| The Hungry Cow – Rainham | 169 New Road, Rainham | 192 yd | |
| The Grill | 129 New Road, Rainham | 205 yd | |
| Atalian Servest Food Company | Consul Avenue, Rainham | 513 yd | |
| Servest @ Tesco Dagenham DC | Consul Avenue, Rainham | 513 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hall Social Club | 165 New Road, Rainham | 192 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fat Panda | 167 New Road, Rainham | 192 yd | |
| Pepito’s Pizza & Peri Peri Ltd | 127 New Road, Rainham | 199 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | Consul Avenue, Rainham | 561 yd | |
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 982 yd | |
| Peters Fish Bar | 115 Rainham Road, Rainham | 1,065 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 119 Rainham Road, Rainham | 1,065 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Origin Health And Fitness (Rainham) UNIT A1 UNIT A1 NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 219 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 155.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.