RM8 1AL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.6km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
Within the RM8 district, this postcode is characterised by a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a teachers and carers in metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. With residents averaging 32 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 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 58 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1AL are sourced from Output Area E00000558 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM8 1AL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM8 1AL.
352
32
£ 48,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1AL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines RM8 1AL — 62% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1AL. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM8 1AL is moderate at 58 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
Grafton Primary School
William Bellamy Primary School
Five Elms Primary School
Valence Primary School
Trinity School
St Joseph's Catholic 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 Thought0.7 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
20 nearby- Cristina's Kitchen0.7 km
- Crowlands Cafe0.7 km
- Millennium Cafe0.1 km
- Oasis Cafe0.9 km
- AVN Pizza Limited0.1 km
- + 15 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Best Bite Chicken0.3 km
- Golden Fish0.2 km
- The Clay Oven0.2 km
- Goodys Dessert Parlour0.8 km
- KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.9 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Three Travellers0.3 km
- Beacon Tree0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
- Iceland0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath1.4 km
- Goodmayes2.3 km
- Romford2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81AL · Data under Open Government Licence