RM10 7DG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.8km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Heath ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM10 7DG is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. During the day, major hospitals and public administration with diverse workforces. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 69 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 7DG are sourced from Output Area E00000330 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM10 7DG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM10 7DG.
278
33
£ 39,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM10 7DG falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM10 7DG has a significant social housing presence — 71% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-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 7DG. The average age is 32.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM10 7DG is moderate at 69 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
William Bellamy Primary School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Robert Clack School
Five Elms Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Trinity School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Eastbrook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
32 nearby- Oxlow Chemist1.0 km
- Post Office0.5 km
- Abu Discount Store0.5 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.3 km
- Community Food Club: Food For Thought0.2 km
- + 27 more
Restaurant, Cafe
14 nearby- Cristina's Kitchen0.3 km
- Crowlands Cafe0.4 km
- Millennium Cafe0.4 km
- AVN Pizza Limited0.3 km
- Lara Grill0.4 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco1.0 km
- Asda0.8 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.2 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
23 nearby- Best Bite Chicken0.3 km
- Golden Fish0.3 km
- The Clay Oven0.5 km
- The Rice Hut1.0 km
- Essex Kebab and Pizza0.5 km
- + 18 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Three Travellers0.1 km
- Beacon Tree0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath1.8 km
- Romford2.7 km
- Goodmayes2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: RM107DG · Data under Open Government Licence