Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

MACDONALD AVENUE, RM10 7DJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MACDONALD AVENUE, RM10 7DJ.

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Population

436

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 39,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM10 7DJ 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.

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

RM10 7DJ has a significant social housing presence — 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 4.0% year-on-year.

home £401,250 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM10 7DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Macdonald Avenue, 0.9km 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 7DJ 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 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £401k, down 4.0% 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 7DJ are sourced from Output Area E00000172 (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 7DJ. The average age is 36.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British70.4%
Asian / British Asian8.5%
Black / African / Caribbean14.3%
Other / Mixed6.7%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 1%
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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

£ 360,000

9 sales · Mean £ 354,333

Terraced

£ 307,250

4 sales · Mean £ 309,875

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

RM10 7DJ has low crime rates — 46 incidents 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 offences107
Anti-social behaviour71
Vehicle crime30
Public order27
Other theft22

school Local Schools

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Eastbrook School

Good1009 pupils0.2 km
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Hunters Hall Primary School

Good617 pupils0.8 km
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William Bellamy Primary School

Good979 pupils0.8 km
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Brook Sixth Form and Academy

Requires Improvement136 pupils0.9 km
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Trinity School

Outstanding297 pupils1.0 km
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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base

Good605 pupils1.0 km
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Five Elms Primary School

Good440 pupils1.2 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good360 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Community Food Club: Food For Thought0.8 km
  • Makola Market London Ltd0.5 km
  • Best Supermarket0.2 km
  • Secure Snacks Ltd0.5 km
  • Super Wines0.6 km
  • + 19 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

22 nearby
  • Mississippi Chicken & Pizza0.6 km
  • Ali's Kitchen0.9 km
  • B Square Grill Ltd0.6 km
  • DSY Hot Wingz0.8 km
  • Good Luck0.9 km
  • + 17 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

13 nearby
  • Costa0.9 km
  • The Lab Cafe0.9 km
  • Brook Pie & Mash0.2 km
  • Cristina's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Eastbrook Cafe & Restaurant0.3 km
  • + 8 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Eastbrook Pub0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.6 km
  • Romford2.8 km
  • Chadwell Heath2.8 km