Wymark Close is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 8SW is located in the South Hornchurch electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 2001-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Wymark Close, Rainham, RM13 8SW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 8SY, RM13 8SE, RM13 8SQ, RM13 7QU, RM13 7RA, RM13 8SZ, RM13 7QS, RM13 7QX, RM13 8TX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM13 8SW is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.4% | 50.2% | 1.8% | 51.0% | -0.8% |
| Male | 51.6% | 49.8% | -1.8% | 49.0% | 0.8% |
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 | 39.7% | 40.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.5% | 44.2% | -2.3% | 44.2% | 0.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 1.6% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 5.4% | 7.8% | 2.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.8% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 48% | 53.1% | 5.1% | 48.4% | 4.7% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 32.3% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 12.5% | 10.5% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 3.6% | 0.4% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 26.6% | 19% | -7.6% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.9% | 9.8% | -8.1% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 15.5% | -1.9% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.9% | 16.4% | 5.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 32.8% | 12.1% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 3.5% | 2.8% | -0.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 2.9% |
| Chinese | 2.6% | 2.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 3.1% | 0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | -1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 12.1% | 2.2% | 2.5% | 9.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 77.6% | 60.3% | -17.3% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 3.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
In this area, 71.4% 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 | 87.3% | 71.4% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 9.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 5.6% | 7.6% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 7.2% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 1.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 86.5% | 71.6% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -11.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 18.1% | 17.2% | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.9% | 7.4% | 6.5% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.8% | 2.3% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 0.6% | -8.4% | 1.9% | -1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.2% | 76.7% | -0.5% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Romania | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.2% | 1.5% | 2.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.1% | 13.5% | -4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27.3% | 37.2% | -9.9% |
| Christian | 52.2% | 46.2% | 6.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 7.5% | 6.5% | 1.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 8% | 6.0% | 2.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wymark Close was 242.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 66.7% higher than the Beam Park average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Wymark Close has the 5th highest crime rate of 30 local areas in Beam Park and the 50th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 40.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Wymark Close, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2020-02-21 | £214,188 |
| 4 Wymark Close, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2018-10-26 | £215,260 |
| 12 Wymark Close, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £148,000 | 2015-08-28 | £205,109 |
| 4 Wymark Close, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £115,000 | 2013-11-08 | £200,513 |
| 12 Wymark Close, Rainham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £108,000 | 2010-03-12 | £195,319 |
RM13 8SW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM13 8SW 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 | 149 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 37 |
| Transport and storage | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Mining and quarrying | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Salette Catholic Primary School Dunedin Road , RM13 8SP | 3out of 4 | 541 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | 3out of 4 | 734 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Infant School Ford Lane , RM13 7AR | 3out of 4 | 881 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Village Primary School Upminster Road South , RM13 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newtons Primary School Lowen Road , RM13 8QR | 3out of 4 | 1,312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 1,095 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Rainham Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | 3out of 4 | 1,913 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,741 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 3,394 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,140 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 | 2out of 4 | 3,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,407 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 4,947 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Routes4Life Limited First Floor , 100 Avelon Road RM13 7DH | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 3,957 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 4,309 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 4,585 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,858 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chilli Tree | 111 Rainham Road, Rainham | 171 yd | |
| KFC | 270 Cherry Tree Lane, Rainham | 181 yd | |
| Everlys Cafe / Chicken Hut | 70 Rainham Road, Rainham | 220 yd | |
| Kebabish Extra | 80 Rainham Road, Rainham | 262 yd | |
| Dragon Inn | 10-12 South End Road, Rainham | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Albion | 2 Rainham Road, Rainham | 490 yd | |
| Silver Hall Social Club | 165 New Road, Rainham | 946 yd | |
| The Phoenix | Broadway, Rainham | 1,001 yd | |
| New Angel Inn | 31 Broadway, Rainham | 1,001 yd | |
| Rainham Working Mens Club | 74 Upminster Road South, Rainham | 1,023 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peters Fish Bar | 115 Rainham Road, Rainham | 171 yd | |
| Lucky Inn | 74 Rainham Road, Rainham | 220 yd | |
| Hungry Dot | 6 South End Road, Rainham | 278 yd | |
| New Cherries | 149 Rainham Road, Rainham | 361 yd | |
| Rainham Inn Fish Bar | 172 South End Road, Rainham | 824 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco Express | 119 Rainham Road, Rainham | 171 yd | |
| Tesco Extra | Bridge Road, Rainham | 810 yd | |
| Tesco Garage | Bridge Road, Rainham | 810 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rainham Recreation Ground (Closed) Upminster Road South | grass pitches | 901 yd |
| Rainham Village Primary School UPMINSTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, swimming pool | 975 yd |
| Rainham Working Men'S Club UPMINSTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 1,032 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 | 67.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.