Betterton Road is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 8ND 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 Betterton Road, Rainham, RM13 8ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 8NH, RM13 8AX, RM13 8BJ, RM13 8BH, RM13 8AS, RM13 8EP, RM13 8BL, RM13 8NJ, RM13 8BE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM13 8ND, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.8% 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 | 52.8% | 53.8% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.8% |
| Male | 47.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.8% |
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 8ND, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.2% 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 | 28.9% | 42.2% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 4.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 53% | 44% | -9.0% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 6.6% | -2.3% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 8.5% | 5.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 45.1% | 46.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | -1.7% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 34.2% | -3.9% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 14.4% | 3.2% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 4.0% | 0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.2% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 32.6% | 22% | -10.6% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 14.5% | -0.3% | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.9% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 4.2% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 15.4% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 27.1% | 11.9% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.3% 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 | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 4.8% |
| Indian | 0.9% | 2% | 1.1% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 5.6% | 12.6% | 7.0% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 1.7% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.5% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 78.2% | 62.3% | -15.9% | 81.4% | -19.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 75.1% 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 | 88.5% | 75.1% | -13.4% | 83.2% | -8.1% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 7.5% | 4.3% | 6.1% | 1.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Africa | 2.9% | 6.2% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 9.5% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 87.6% | 74.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -8.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 18.3% | 17.1% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 3.2% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.5% | 2% | -4.5% | 1.9% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 80.2% | 76.7% | 3.5% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.8% | 37.2% | -10.4% |
| Christian | 51.6% | 46.2% | 5.4% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Betterton Road was 98.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.2% lower than the Beam Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Betterton Road has the 15th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Beam Park and the 205th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 32.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93A Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2025-03-28 | £589,169 |
| 81 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-11-21 | £458,520 |
| 141 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-08-31 | £404,412 |
| 99 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-03-31 | £438,380 |
| 95 Betterton Road, Rainham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £447,500 | 2022-01-21 | £494,125 |
RM13 8ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 | 113 |
| Retired | 64 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtons Primary School Lowen Road , RM13 8QR | 3out of 4 | 733 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 852 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | - not rated | 852 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 939 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary Academy 1 Hart Way , RM13 8TD | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 965 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 965 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,917 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,917 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 | 2,551 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,694 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Sixth Form College Wingletye Lane , RM11 3TB | - not rated | 5,404 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 | 2,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,766 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,253 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 5,411 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 | 1,554 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 2,871 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 3,188 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 3,308 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 | 471 yd | |
| Jack's Cafe | 145a Rainham Road, Rainham | 609 yd | |
| KFC | 270 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham | 659 yd | |
| Kusadasi Taverna | 90a Rainham Road, Rainham | 676 yd | |
| Kebabish Extra | 80 Rainham Road, Rainham | 767 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hall Social Club | 165 New Road, Rainham | 775 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 609 yd | |
| Hungry Dot | 6 South End Road, Rainham | 772 yd | |
| Fat Panda | 167 New Road, Rainham | 775 yd | |
| Pepito’s Pizza & Peri Peri Ltd | 127 New Road, Rainham | 779 yd | |
| Peters Fish Bar | 115 Rainham Road, Rainham | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 119 Rainham Road, Rainham | 818 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Origin Health And Fitness (Rainham) UNIT A1 UNIT A1 NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 846 yd |
| The Brittons Academy FORD LANE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 998 yd |
| Central Park | grass pitches | 1,078 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 | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.8% |
| 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 | 64.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.