Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

WHEEL FARM DRIVE, RM10 7AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHEEL FARM DRIVE, RM10 7AR.

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Population

396

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 52,000 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM10 7AR 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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5/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 50% owner-occupation and average age 38, RM10 7AR has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. Moderate crime is broadly expected in an active family area — street-level variation matters.

home £292,500 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM10 7AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Wheel Farm Drive, 0.8km 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 7AR is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 38 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 35% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 43% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £292k. 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 7AR are sourced from Output Area E00000170 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM10 7AR. The average age is 38.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British57.1%
Asian / British Asian12.6%
Black / African / Caribbean27.0%
Other / Mixed3.3%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 292,500

1 sales · Mean £ 292,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RM10 7AR is moderate at 55 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.

Violence and sexual offences52
Anti-social behaviour50
Vehicle crime16
Public order13
Other theft11

school Local Schools

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Eastbrook School

Good1009 pupils0.5 km
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William Bellamy Primary School

Good979 pupils0.9 km
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Rush Green Primary School

Good850 pupils1.1 km
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Brook Sixth Form and Academy

Requires Improvement136 pupils1.1 km
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Hunters Hall Primary School

Good617 pupils1.2 km
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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Good1472 pupils1.3 km
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Trinity School

Outstanding297 pupils1.4 km
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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base

Good605 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

16 nearby
  • Lifestyle Express0.9 km
  • Premier Handy Shop0.9 km
  • Best Supermarket0.6 km
  • Secure Snacks Ltd1.0 km
  • Manija0.9 km
  • + 11 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Costa1.0 km
  • RWE Training Rest. (Bistro)0.7 km
  • The Chef Hat0.7 km
  • Brook Pie & Mash0.4 km
  • Cristina's Kitchen1.0 km
  • + 8 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

9 nearby
  • RCCG Jesus Church of God1.0 km
  • Chicken Max0.4 km
  • Dixy Chicken0.7 km
  • Mazee's Kitchen0.7 km
  • Jerkpit Deliveries LTD1.0 km
  • + 4 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • West Ham United Rush Green Training Ground0.9 km
  • Eastbrook Pub0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Romford2.4 km
  • Dagenham East L.T.3.0 km
  • Chadwell Heath3.0 km