RM8 1AE is a safe, established residential area on Royal Anglian Way, 0.9km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
This is a strong family neighbourhood — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With an average age of just 26, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 58% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 42 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £315k, down 1.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1AE are sourced from Output Area E00185822 (shared with 16 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROYAL ANGLIAN WAY, RM8 1AE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROYAL ANGLIAN WAY, RM8 1AE.
501
26
£ 48,100 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1AE represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM8 1AE — age 26, 58% ownership, 9% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £315k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 1.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1AE. The average age is 25.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 290,000
78 sales · Mean £ 230,945
Terraced
£ 430,000
11 sales · Mean £ 406,818
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1AE has low crime rates — 42 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.
school Local Schools
Robert Clack School
Furze Infant School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Grafton Primary School
Valence Primary School
Henry Green Primary School
Warren Junior School
William Bellamy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.4 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.6 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.4 km
- Agouma0.6 km
- Hainault Stores0.9 km
- + 42 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Three Travellers0.8 km
- The Cedars Club0.9 km
- Tollgate Tavern Public House0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.8 km
- The Eva Hart Public House1.0 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- AVN Pizza Limited0.6 km
- Lara Grill0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.3 km
- Aksular Restaurant0.9 km
- Casa Italiana0.9 km
- + 25 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
47 nearby- Essex Kebab and Pizza0.4 km
- Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.4 km
- Sunflower0.7 km
- Chicken Spot0.8 km
- Peri Peri Chicken Hut0.8 km
- + 42 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.9 km
- Goodmayes2.0 km
- Romford3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81AE · Data under Open Government Licence