Halbutt Gardens is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 5AB is located in the Parsloes 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 Halbutt Gardens, Dagenham, RM9 5AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 5AL, RM9 5UP, RM9 5AA, RM9 5TH, RM9 5TT, RM9 5TD, RM9 5UL, RM9 5UT, RM8 3NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM9 5AB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.4% | 50% | -1.4% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 48.6% | 50% | 1.4% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 | 29.4% | 41.6% | 12.2% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.5% | 39.5% | -10.0% | 44.2% | -4.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 1.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.2% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 8.8% | 6% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -0.1% |
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 (86.5%) 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 | 39.4% | 50% | 10.6% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 36.5% | -0.1% | 33.6% | 2.9% |
| Fair health | 17.3% | 8.5% | -8.8% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 35.8% | 18.7% | -17.1% | 18.2% | 0.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 12.6% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 3.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.7% | 11.7% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -1.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.8% | 14.8% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.7% | 33.9% | 20.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 7.4% | 5.2% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.4% 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 | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 4.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 0.9% | -1.2% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 15.8% | 6.6% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 74.3% | 61.4% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -20.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 79.6% | 62.6% | -17.0% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 6% | 14.8% | 8.8% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7% | 10.1% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.5% | 10.4% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.3% | -2.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 62.4% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -20.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 25.7% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 15.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 5.3% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.2% | 3.1% | -6.1% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.1% | 76.7% | -13.6% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Poland | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.1% | 1.5% | 2.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.5% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 54.1% | 46.2% | 7.9% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 11.6% | 6.5% | 5.1% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Halbutt Gardens was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 27.3% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Halbutt Gardens has the 27th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 245th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 45.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -43.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Halbutt Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-05-01 | £366,872 |
| 7 Halbutt Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-07-26 | £355,514 |
| 4 Halbutt Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £362,500 | 2022-08-05 | £388,944 |
| 20 Halbutt Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-10-30 | £392,446 |
| 19 Halbutt Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-12-09 | £379,088 |
RM9 5AB 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 231 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 280 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 603 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 634 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 914 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,271 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,070 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,309 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,455 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,561 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 958 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,654 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,760 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 510 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,735 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,563 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 166 yd | |
| Osborne Centre | Osborne Square | 383 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 227 Oxlow Lane | 806 yd | |
| Take a Break | 244 Oxlow Lane | 878 yd | |
| MML Lounge | 1 Grand Parade, Oxlow Lane | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 704 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 889 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 1,002 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Dolphin | 295 Wood Lane | 166 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 289 Wood Lane | 166 yd | |
| Hot Favourite | 285 Wood Lane | 166 yd | |
| Supercook | 269 Wood Lane | 166 yd | |
| Favourite Doner Kebab | 285 Wood Lane | 166 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 166 yd | |
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 776 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 804 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 375 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 641 yd |
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 734 yd | |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 956 yd | |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 957 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 971 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 1,026 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,028 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 1,047 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 93.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.