RM10 7DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodshire Road, 1.1km 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 7DB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 37 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 58% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% 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 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £400k, down 2.4% 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 7DB are sourced from Output Area E00000169 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WOODSHIRE ROAD, RM10 7DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODSHIRE ROAD, RM10 7DB.
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37
£ 39,000 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM10 7DB 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
Social renting makes up 58% of tenure in RM10 7DB — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 2.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM10 7DB. The average age is 37.2. 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
Terraced
£ 372,500
4 sales · Mean £ 368,125
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM10 7DB is moderate at 50 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
William Bellamy Primary School
Hunters Hall Primary School
Trinity School
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Five Elms Primary School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
23 nearby- Community Food Club: Food For Thought0.7 km
- Makola Market London Ltd0.6 km
- Oxlow Chemist0.6 km
- Polskie Smaki1.0 km
- Nikki's0.4 km
- + 18 more
Takeaway Shop
17 nearby- Mississippi Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
- Chicken Max0.4 km
- Dixy Chicken0.5 km
- Famous Chef1.0 km
- Mazee's Kitchen0.4 km
- + 12 more
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Brook Pie & Mash0.4 km
- Cristina's Kitchen0.8 km
- Crowlands Cafe0.9 km
- Eastbrook Cafe & Restaurant0.5 km
- Enjoy Cafe1.0 km
- + 8 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
Pub, NightClub
1 nearby- Eastbrook Pub0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Romford2.7 km
- Chadwell Heath2.7 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: RM107DB · Data under Open Government Licence