RM10 7AA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Park Drive, 0.6km from Eastbrook in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbrook & Rush Green ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM10 7AA is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £450k, up 41.0% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RM10 7AA are sourced from Output Area E00000171 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
PARK DRIVE, RM10 7AA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for PARK DRIVE, RM10 7AA.
389
37
£ 52,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM10 7AA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM10 7AA has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 41.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM10 7AA. The average age is 37.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 499,000
5 sales · Mean £ 496,600
Flat
£ 305,000
1 sales · Mean £ 305,000
Detached
£ 355,000
1 sales · Mean £ 355,000
Semi-Detached
£ 355,000
3 sales · Mean £ 360,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM10 7AA has low crime rates — 47 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Eastbrook School
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
William Bellamy Primary School
Hunters Hall Primary School
Rush Green Primary School
John Perry Primary School
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Trinity School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- RWE Training Rest. (Bistro)0.8 km
- The Chef Hat0.8 km
- Millenium Centre Cafe1.0 km
- The Lab Cafe0.9 km
- + 11 more
Retailers - Other
16 nearby- Premier Handy Shop1.0 km
- Best Supermarket0.6 km
- Secure Snacks Ltd1.0 km
- Vida & Sons Limited0.9 km
- Manija0.9 km
- + 11 more
Takeaway Shop
12 nearby- Ali's Kitchen1.0 km
- RCCG Jesus Church of God0.9 km
- Chicken Max0.3 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Famous Chef0.9 km
- + 7 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Eastbrook Pub0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.5 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.9 km
- Chadwell Heath3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM107AA · Data under Open Government Licence