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RM10 7SA

Oglethorpe Road

Heath

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Detailed insights for RM10 7SA

Overview

Postcode RM10 7SA is located in a major urban area, within the Heath ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree Heath area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway, about 1 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
52
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
27.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

7/10

Becontree Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,883 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Becontree Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.5%

Approximately 27.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from RM10 7SA.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree Heath near RM10 7SA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
9,615.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.79(-4%)
Anti-social behaviour
9.56(-64%)
Vehicle crime
5.06(-46%)
Drugs
3.93(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
3.37(-41%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
164
44.2%
African
64
17.25%
Other White
41
11.05%
Bangladeshi
34
9.16%
Indian
20
5.39%
Total population: 371

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
93
31.74%
No qualifications
54
18.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
14.33%
Level 3 (A level)
33
11.26%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
10.92%
Total 16+ residents: 293

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
37.4%
Social rents from council
31
23.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
19.85%
Owns outright
20
15.27%
Other social rented
5
3.82%
Total households: 131

Property prices in Heath

Median price£390,000
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£345K – £415K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £580,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£515,000£424
Semi-Detached8£405,000£435
Terraced27£385,000£481
Flats4£141,125£278

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£182,500£288,000£309,250
2017£229,000£330,000£297,750
2018£201,500£330,000£312,500
2019£245,000£334,995£385,000
2020£195,000£360,000£318,000
2021£230,000£324,000£339,000
2022£247,500£430,000£386,250
2023£267,500£425,000£387,500
2024£205,000£415,250£390,000
2025£248,750£400,000£390,000
2026£142,250£410,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£367£334£341
2017£312£369£364
2018£349£369£385
2019£392£351£362
2020£318£395£388
2021£310£360£401
2022£390£475£457
2023£380£458£446
2024£352£475£484
2025£319£448£481
2026£275£461
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM10 7SA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM10 7SA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
07 Nov 202521, Oglethorpe Road, Dagenham, RM10 7SATerracedFreehold£413,000
15 Aug 202559, Oglethorpe Road, Dagenham, RM10 7SATerracedFreehold£400,000
22 Oct 202526, Oglethorpe Road, Dagenham, RM10 7RXTerracedFreehold£375,000
06 Mar 202615B, Braintree Road, Dagenham, RM10 7NATerracedLeasehold£180,000
06 May 202537, Braintree Road, Dagenham, RM10 7NATerracedFreehold£400,000

Schools

In the RM10 7SA postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM10 7SA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryFive Elms Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableTrinity SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryWilliam Bellamy Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM10 7SA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM10 7SA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMorrisons402 Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7RAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.3 miShellAlthorne Way, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7FHWalking directions to Shell
0.3 miLocal express day 1Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NHWalking directions to Local express day 1
0.3 miCo-op Wood Lane265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NHWalking directions to Co-op Wood Lane
0.3 miRamuneBecontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BDWalking directions to Ramune

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.

Band A£1,466
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,199
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,176
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,397

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM10 7SA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Harriet Spoor

Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Ingrid Robinson

Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Margaret Mullane

Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDagenham and RainhamE14001189
WardHeathE05014063
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Becontree HeathE02000005
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 004AE01000063
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM10 7SA

Is RM10 7SA (Becontree Heath) safe?

The area around RM10 7SA records about 52 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near RM10 7SA?

The median sale price around RM10 7SA in Becontree Heath is £390,000 (about £453 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM10 7SA?

There are 14 schools close to RM10 7SA, including Five Elms Primary School (Good), Trinity School (Outstanding) and William Bellamy Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM10 7SA?

RM10 7SA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,883 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM10 7SA (Becontree Heath) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM10 7SA is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Harriet Spoor (Labour Party) and Ingrid Robinson (Labour Party).