Beechwood Gardens is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 9HU is located in the Rainham & Wennington 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 Beechwood Gardens, Rainham, RM13 9HU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 9HF, RM13 9HD, RM13 9HY, RM13 9JB, RM13 9HT, RM13 9UU, RM13 9HZ, RM13 9HE, RM13 9HQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM13 9HU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 51.8% | 2.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 48.2% | -2.1% | 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.
In the immediate vicinity of RM13 9HU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.9% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 31.3% | 32% | 0.7% | 37.9% | -5.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.3% | 54.9% | 2.6% | 44.2% | 10.7% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 1.9% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 5.8% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 (86.7%) 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 | 50% | 50.1% | 0.1% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 30.4% | 36.6% | 6.2% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 4% | 1.9% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -2.1% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 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 | 27.1% | 18.2% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.5% | 12% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.4% | 14.6% | -2.8% | 13.4% | 1.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 12.9% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 33.3% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -0.5% |
| Other | 7.1% | 2.5% | -4.6% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.6% 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% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 7.8% | 13.1% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 10.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 2.5% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Black African | 9% | 11.6% | 2.6% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 2.5% | -1.3% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 69.8% | 55.6% | -14.2% | 81.4% | -25.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 69.4% 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 | 78.6% | 69.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 9.3% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 6% | 7% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 6.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.6% | 69.4% | -9.2% | 83.2% | -13.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 21.9% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.3% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 5% | 1.4% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 2.7% | -7.4% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.6% | 76.7% | -4.1% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 6.4% | 0.3% | 6.1% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.9% | 37.2% | -14.3% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 7.8% | 1.7% | 6.1% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 7% | 6.5% | 0.5% |
| Sikh | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Not answered | 4.5% | 6.0% | -1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Beechwood Gardens was 74.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.0% lower than the Rainham & Wennington average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Beechwood Gardens has the 15th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Rainham & Wennington and the 283rd highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 65.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 47 Beechwood Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £362,000 | 2025-03-21 | £357,094 |
| 18 Beechwood Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-02-03 | £421,689 |
| 5 Beechwood Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-01-31 | £389,841 |
| 29 Beechwood Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2022-02-21 | £380,471 |
| 5 Beechwood Gardens, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2021-09-30 | £410,336 |
RM13 9HU 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 | 140 |
| Retired | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Education | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brady Primary School Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | 3out of 4 | 318 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Village Primary School Upminster Road South , RM13 9AA | 3out of 4 | 800 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School Dunedin Road , RM13 8SP | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsonage Farm Primary School Farm Road , RM13 9JU | 3out of 4 | 1,468 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whybridge Junior School Blacksmith's Lane , RM13 7AH | 3out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harris Academy Rainham Lambs Lane South , RM13 9XD | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 2,902 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 4,196 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 4,241 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity Church of England School, Belvedere Erith Road , DA17 6HT | 3out of 4 | 4,456 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 5,358 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 1out of 4 | 5,430 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,515 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Cornerstone School Halt Robin Road , DA17 6DW | - not rated | 4,422 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 4,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 5,075 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 5,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Methodist Church | Wennington Road, Rainham | 524 yd | |
| Rainham Bowls Club | Brights Avenue, Rainham | 636 yd | |
| The Cauliflower | 64 Upminster Road South, Rainham | 912 yd | |
| Grangewood Transport Cafe | New Road, Rainham | 917 yd | |
| Delight Cafe | 24 Upminster Road South, Rainham | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Working Mens Club | 74 Upminster Road South, Rainham | 912 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainham Fish Bar | 196 Wennington Road, Rainham | 248 yd | |
| Habib's Indian Takeaway | 135 Wennington Road, Rainham | 600 yd | |
| My Masala | 135 Wennington Road, Rainham | 600 yd | |
| Rainham Pizza & Kebabs | 121 Wennington Road, Rainham | 755 yd | |
| Essex Fish Bar | Upminster Road South, Rainham | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chafford Sports Complex LAMBS LANE SOUTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 373 yd |
| Rainham Working Men'S Club UPMINSTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches | 884 yd |
| Rainham Village Primary School UPMINSTER ROAD SOUTH | grass pitches, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Rainham Recreation Ground (Closed) Upminster Road South | grass pitches | 1,024 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 | 73.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 119.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.