Elder Way is in Rainham and in Havering district. RM13 9SX 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 Elder Way, Rainham, RM13 9SX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM13 9SS, RM13 9TA, RM13 9XS, RM13 9ST, RM13 9SA, RM13 9RZ, RM13 9XT, RM13 9SB, RM13 9XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM13 9SX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.3% | 0.5% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.7% | -0.5% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 23.4% | 31.2% | 7.8% | 37.9% | -6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.2% | 48.6% | -5.6% | 44.2% | 4.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.1% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 8.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 10.5% | 10.3% | -0.2% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 | 36.2% | 52.6% | 16.4% | 48.4% | 4.2% |
| Good health | 38.7% | 31.5% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 17% | 12.6% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.5% | 2.9% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 35.7% | 20.4% | -15.3% | 18.2% | 2.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 8.9% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.3% | 14.3% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 5.6% | 6.8% | 1.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.1% | 18.9% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 2.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15% | 25.7% | 10.7% | 33.8% | -8.1% |
| Other | 5.2% | 5% | -0.2% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is predominantly white, with 90.6% identifying as such, significantly higher than the UK average of 81.4%. This indicates a lower level of ethnic diversity compared to the broader UK population.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 2.8% | 4.7% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 94.4% | 90.6% | -3.8% | 81.4% | 9.2% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 88.4% 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 | 96.6% | 88.4% | -8.2% | 83.2% | 5.2% |
| European Union | 0.3% | 5.9% | 5.6% | 6.1% | -0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 2.2% | 3% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 5.6% | -4.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 94.7% | 87.6% | -7.1% | 83.2% | 4.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 8.5% | 8.2% | 9.8% | -1.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 2.9% | -1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 3.7% | 1.2% | -2.5% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 84.1% | 76.7% | 7.4% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
| No passport held | 7.6% | 13.5% | -5.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.8% | 37.2% | 4.6% |
| Christian | 49.4% | 46.2% | 3.2% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 1.5% | 6.5% | -5.0% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Elder Way was 203.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.4% higher than the Rainham & Wennington average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Elder Way has the 4th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Rainham & Wennington and the 59th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Havering .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 62.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 184.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Elder Way, Rainham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-03-10 | £395,521 |
| 1 Elder Way, Rainham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2021-03-15 | £430,891 |
| 2 Elder Way, Rainham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-06-28 | £358,641 |
| 5 Elder Way, Rainham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-11-30 | £419,860 |
| 18 Elder Way, Rainham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2018-08-17 | £427,182 |
RM13 9SX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
RM13 9SX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 9SX area is much higher than the country's average. According to Census 2011, 33% residents of this area were retired, while the average in the UK was 14%.
| Retired | 92 |
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Unemployed | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsonage Farm Primary School Farm Road , RM13 9JU | 3out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brady Primary School Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | 3out of 4 | 1,195 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rainham Village Primary School Upminster Road South , RM13 9AA | 3out of 4 | 1,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| La Salette Catholic Primary School Dunedin Road , RM13 8SP | 3out of 4 | 1,767 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Alban's Catholic Primary School Heron Flight Avenue , RM12 5LN | 3out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,032 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Brittons Academy Ford Lane , RM13 7BB | 2out of 4 | 2,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sanders Draper Suttons Lane , RM12 6RT | 2out of 4 | 3,427 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ormiston Park Academy Belhus Park Lane , Aveley RM15 4RU | 3out of 4 | 3,638 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College Abbs Cross Lane , RM12 4YB | 3out of 4 | 3,868 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 | 5,267 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 | 1,893 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oakfields Montessori School Harwood Hall , Harwood Hall Lane RM14 2YG | - not rated | 3,522 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Corbets Tey School Harwood Hall Lane , RM14 2YQ | 3out of 4 | 3,630 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Olive Ap Academy - Havering Inskip Drive , RM11 3UR | 2out of 4 | 4,911 yd | Academy alternative provision sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Beacon Hill Academy Erriff Drive , RM15 5AY | 4out of 4 | 4,912 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Transport Cafe | New Road, Rainham | 772 yd | |
| Berwick Manor Hotel | Berwick Pond Road, Rainham | 1,004 yd | |
| Rainham Bowls Club | Brights Avenue, Rainham | 1,072 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Saxon Horn | Upminster Road North, Rainham | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Star Fish Bar | 329a Upminster Road North, Rainham | 538 yd | |
| Peking House | 198 Upminster Road South, Rainham | 947 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Farm Park ELDER WAY | grass pitches, tennis courts | 166 yd |
| Parsonage Farm School FARM ROAD | grass pitches | 612 yd |
| Chafford Sports Complex LAMBS LANE SOUTH | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,077 yd |
| Ingrebourne Links Golf Club NEW ROAD | golf | 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 | 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 | 49.8 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 60.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.