Giles Close is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 9SP 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 Giles Close, Rainham, RM13 9SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 9SG, RM13 9SL, RM13 9SQ, RM13 9RA, RM13 9RB, RM13 9SZ, RM13 9SJ, RM13 9SN, RM13 9SW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM13 9SP 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 | 51.3% | 51.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 48.2% | -0.5% | 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 | 26.4% | 30.2% | 3.8% | 37.9% | -7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54% | 50.8% | -3.2% | 44.2% | 6.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 9.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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 | 39.6% | 40.3% | 0.7% | 48.4% | -8.1% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 39.9% | 0.3% | 33.6% | 6.3% |
| Fair health | 15% | 12.6% | -2.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 5% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.4% | 25% | -11.4% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.9% | 12.9% | -3.0% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.6% | 15.3% | 2.7% | 13.4% | 1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.6% | 8.9% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 14.5% | 5.7% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.6% | 21% | 3.4% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 4.2% | 2.4% | -1.8% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 86.9% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -1.3% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 2.6% | 5.3% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 92.7% | 86.9% | -5.8% | 81.4% | 5.5% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 88.2% 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 | 94.9% | 88.2% | -6.7% | 83.2% | 5.0% |
| European Union | 1.8% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| Africa | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 5.6% | -5.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.5% | 88.5% | -6.0% | 83.2% | 5.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 8.6% | 8.6% | 9.8% | -1.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 2.9% | -2.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 4% | 1.4% | -2.6% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 85.9% | 76.7% | 9.2% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 9.4% | 13.5% | -4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 60.7% | 46.2% | 14.5% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 3.6% | 6.5% | -2.9% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Giles Close was 60.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.2% lower than the Rainham & Wennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Giles Close has the 19th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Rainham & Wennington and the 354th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Giles Close, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2024-10-24 | £455,619 |
| 11 Giles Close, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £374,500 | 2024-03-28 | £403,764 |
| 2 Giles Close, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-08-06 | £430,903 |
| 2 Giles Close, Rainham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £235,250 | 2004-10-28 | £526,733 |
| 7 Giles Close, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2002-04-10 | £585,236 |
RM13 9SP 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.
The percentage of retired residents living in RM13 9SP area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 36% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 90 |
| Full-Time Employee | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Other | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsonage Farm Primary School Farm Road , RM13 9JU | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 1,779 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Village Primary School Upminster Road South , RM13 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,847 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brady Primary School Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The R J Mitchell Primary School Tangmere Crescent , RM12 5PP | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 1,721 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 2,686 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 3,157 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gaynes School Brackendale Gardens , RM14 3UX | 1out of 4 | 3,541 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 | 5,060 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 | 4,905 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,479 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 2,942 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,041 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 4,154 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 5,004 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick Manor Hotel | Berwick Pond Road, Rainham | 614 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon Horn | Upminster Road North, Rainham | 845 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Fish Bar | 329a Upminster Road North, Rainham | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parsonage Farm School FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 731 yd |
| Spring Farm Park ELDER WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 893 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 | 58.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.