Lower Mardyke Avenue is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 8PR 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 Lower Mardyke Avenue, Rainham, RM13 8PR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 8GW, RM13 8PX, RM13 8GF, RM13 8GY, RM13 8FE, RM13 8FJ, RM13 8QA, RM13 8QD, RM13 8QB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM13 8PR is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.2% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 47% | 48.8% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 8PR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.5% 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 | 41.2% | 47.5% | 6.3% | 37.9% | 9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 34.4% | -6.8% | 44.2% | -9.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.1% | 3.7% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 49% | 49.3% | 0.3% | 48.4% | 0.9% |
| Good health | 30.5% | 27.8% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -5.8% |
| Fair health | 14.5% | 13.5% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 5% | 7.1% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 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 8PR this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.2% | 29.4% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 11% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.2% | 14.7% | 2.5% | 13.4% | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 6.4% | 3.0% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 12% | 5.9% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 24.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 8.1% | 2.3% | -5.8% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 70% 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% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 3.1% | -2.9% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 24.5% | 15.3% | -9.2% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.5% | -1.0% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 63.5% | 70% | 6.5% | 81.4% | -11.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
In this area, 79.2% 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 | 78% | 79.2% | 1.2% | 83.2% | -4.0% |
| European Union | 3.5% | 7.2% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 1% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Africa | 12.5% | 9.9% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 1% | 2.5% | 1.5% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.2% | -2.3% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77% | 78.6% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -4.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 17.7% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 7.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 2% | -3.0% | 2.9% | -0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.5% | 0.5% | -14.0% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 18.1% | 13.5% | 4.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 44.6% | 37.2% | 7.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 3% | 6.5% | -3.5% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lower Mardyke Avenue was 74.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 50.3% lower than the Beam Park average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lower Mardyke Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Beam Park and the 294th highest crime rate of 740 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 42.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Lower Mardyke Avenue, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2022-03-24 | £514,668 |
| 61 Lower Mardyke Avenue, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2021-03-26 | £361,175 |
| 128 Lower Mardyke Avenue, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2018-01-11 | £413,565 |
| 124 Lower Mardyke Avenue, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2015-03-27 | £382,909 |
| 124 Lower Mardyke Avenue, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2011-09-29 | £368,347 |
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Retired | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Education | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| 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 | 236 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beam Primary School Oval Road North , RM10 9ED | - not rated | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary Academy 1 Hart Way , RM13 8TD | - not rated | 661 yd | Free schools | Yes | More About School | |
| The Leys Primary School Leys Avenue , RM10 9YR | 3out of 4 | 695 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Marsh Green Primary School South Close , RM10 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,339 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brittons School and Technology College Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | - not rated | 1,596 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 3out of 4 | 1,596 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | - not rated | 2,066 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 | 3,153 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,692 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 5,373 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 | 2,638 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,967 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 3,603 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 4,133 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 4,928 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,388 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Opening Opportunities Royals Youth Centre , Viking Way RM13 9YG | - not rated | 2,080 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 2,395 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 2,433 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,512 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mardyke Community Centre | 52 South Street, Rainham | 222 yd | |
| Bamboo Japanese Takeaway | 41 New Road, Rainham | 508 yd | |
| Asfa | 15 Hart Way, Rainham | 662 yd | |
| The Grill | 129 New Road, Rainham | 761 yd | |
| Beam Park Cafe | 133 New Road, Rainham | 782 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Hall Social Club | 165 New Road, Rainham | 1,002 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Grill | 271 New Road | 703 yd | |
| Ali's Kebab | Mill House Social Club, New Road | 718 yd | |
| Pepito’s Pizza & Peri Peri Ltd | 127 New Road, Rainham | 769 yd | |
| Fat Panda | 167 New Road, Rainham | 1,002 yd | |
| McDonalds | Mcdonalds, Ballards Road | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Leys Ballards Road | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| The Origin Health And Fitness (Rainham) UNIT A1 UNIT A1 NEW ROAD | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Manor Road Sports Ground BEAMWAY | grass pitches | 1,081 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 | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 28.6% |
| 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 | 44.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 71.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.