Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

CALVERT MEWS, RM8 1AP House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CALVERT MEWS, RM8 1AP.

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Population

501

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Avg Age

26

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM8 1AP 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.

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6/10
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5/10
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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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7/10
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4/10
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4/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RM8 1AP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 26, 58% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £352k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM8 1AP is a safe, established residential area on Calvert Mews, 0.7km 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. Average age 26 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £352k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00185822 (shared with 16 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 RM8 1AP. 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

White / British27.2%
Asian / British Asian40.5%
Black / African / Caribbean19.6%
Other / Mixed12.7%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 32%
Unemployed: 2%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 352,500

2 sales · Mean £ 352,500

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

RM8 1AP has low crime rates — 41 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 offences133
Anti-social behaviour76
Other theft24
Vehicle crime23
Public order20

school Local Schools

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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.4 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Good1472 pupils0.7 km
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Furze Infant School

Good502 pupils0.8 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.9 km
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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils1.0 km
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Five Elms Primary School

Good440 pupils1.1 km
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William Bellamy Primary School

Good979 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

47 nearby
  • Abu Discount Store0.4 km
  • Becontree Fruit and Veg0.5 km
  • Savewise Convenience Store0.4 km
  • Agouma0.6 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
  • + 42 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • The Three Travellers0.7 km
  • The Cedars Club1.0 km
  • Tollgate Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.7 km
  • Beacon Tree0.3 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

27 nearby
  • AVN Pizza Limited0.5 km
  • Lara Grill0.5 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.4 km
  • Aksular Restaurant1.0 km
  • Indian Fusion1.0 km
  • + 22 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda0.4 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl0.3 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

40 nearby
  • Essex Kebab and Pizza0.4 km
  • Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.4 km
  • Sunflower0.6 km
  • Chicken Spot0.9 km
  • Peri Peri Chicken Hut0.9 km
  • + 35 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath1.0 km
  • Goodmayes2.0 km
  • Romford3.1 km