Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RM10 7AF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM10 7AF.

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Population

495

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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2/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 56% of tenure in RM10 7AF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 28-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM10 7AF 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 7AF 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 28) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 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 7AF are sourced from Output Area E00000328 (shared with 5 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 7AF. The average age is 28.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British38.0%
Asian / British Asian18.9%
Black / African / Caribbean34.0%
Other / Mixed9.1%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

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

Crime around RM10 7AF is moderate at 71 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 offences178
Anti-social behaviour73
Vehicle crime66
Drugs35
Other theft33

school Local Schools

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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Good1472 pupils0.2 km
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William Bellamy Primary School

Good979 pupils0.2 km
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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.4 km
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Five Elms Primary School

Good440 pupils0.8 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity School

Outstanding297 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good360 pupils1.1 km
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Eastbrook School

Good1009 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Post Office0.5 km
  • Abu Discount Store0.5 km
  • Becontree Fruit and Veg0.3 km
  • Community Food Club: Food For Thought0.2 km
  • Savewise Convenience Store0.5 km
  • + 23 more
restaurant

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
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

18 nearby
  • Best Bite Chicken0.3 km
  • Golden Fish0.4 km
  • The Clay Oven0.5 km
  • Essex Kebab and Pizza0.5 km
  • Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • + 13 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Three Travellers0.1 km
  • Beacon Tree0.8 km
  • West Ham United Rush Green Training Ground1.0 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Lidl0.5 km
  • The Co-operative0.9 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
  • Iceland0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath1.8 km
  • Romford2.6 km
  • Goodmayes2.8 km