RM8 1AD is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Whalebone Lane South, 0.6km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 62 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £186k, down 51.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1AD are sourced from Output Area E00000558 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH, RM8 1AD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH, RM8 1AD.
352
32
£ 48,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1AD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
62% of RM8 1AD's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 51.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1AD. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Flat
£ 189,500
10 sales · Mean £ 178,650
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM8 1AD is moderate at 62 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
Robert Clack School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
William Bellamy Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Five Elms Primary School
Trinity School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Valence Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Post Office0.2 km
- Abu Discount Store0.2 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.1 km
- Community Food Club: Food For Thought0.6 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
19 nearby- Cristina's Kitchen0.6 km
- Crowlands Cafe0.6 km
- Millennium Cafe0.1 km
- Oasis Cafe1.0 km
- AVN Pizza Limited0.1 km
- + 14 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Best Bite Chicken0.2 km
- Golden Fish0.2 km
- The Clay Oven0.2 km
- Goodys Dessert Parlour0.9 km
- Mirravale Kitchen0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Three Travellers0.2 km
- Beacon Tree0.5 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
- Iceland0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath1.5 km
- Goodmayes2.5 km
- Romford2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81AD · Data under Open Government Licence