RM10 7AH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Grove Gardens, 0.7km 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 7AH is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 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 is moderate at 64 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £400k. 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 7AH are sourced from Output Area E00000171 (shared with 8 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GROVE GARDENS, RM10 7AH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GROVE GARDENS, RM10 7AH.
389
37
£ 52,000 /yr
41%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM10 7AH 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 7AH has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM10 7AH. 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
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Semi-Detached
£ 400,000
1 sales · Mean £ 400,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM10 7AH is moderate at 64 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
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Rush Green Primary School
Trinity School
John Perry Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- Community Food Club: Food For Thought1.0 km
- Makola Market London Ltd0.8 km
- Best Supermarket0.4 km
- Secure Snacks Ltd0.8 km
- Super Wines0.9 km
- + 16 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Mississippi Chicken & Pizza0.9 km
- Ali's Kitchen0.9 km
- B Square Grill Ltd0.9 km
- RCCG Jesus Church of God0.8 km
- Jerkpit Deliveries LTD0.8 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Costa0.8 km
- RWE Training Rest. (Bistro)0.9 km
- The Chef Hat0.9 km
- The Lab Cafe0.9 km
- Brook Pie & Mash0.2 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Eastbrook Pub0.2 km
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.6 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.8 km
- Chadwell Heath3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RM107AH · Data under Open Government Licence