RM8 1BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ager Avenue, 0.7km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM8 1BF is members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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: Prices average £425k, up 5.3% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1BF are sourced from Output Area E00185789 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AGER AVENUE, RM8 1BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AGER AVENUE, RM8 1BF.
477
29
£ 45,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in RM8 1BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 5.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1BF. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 410,000
11 sales · Mean £ 387,818
Semi-Detached
£ 377,497
2 sales · Mean £ 377,497
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1BF 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
Henry Green Primary School
Valence Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Robert Clack School
Furze Infant School
Mayfield School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.7 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.7 km
- Agouma0.8 km
- Dickens News0.9 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- AVN Pizza Limited0.8 km
- Lara Grill0.8 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
- Oruci Coffe & Grill0.9 km
- Khyber Grill0.9 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.7 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.8 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Essex Kebab and Pizza0.7 km
- Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Sunflower0.8 km
- BGR Romford0.9 km
- Ginoo Pizza0.8 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Cedars Club1.0 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.8 km
- Beacon Tree0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.7 km
- Goodmayes1.7 km
- Seven Kings2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81BF · Data under Open Government Licence