RM8 1BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Day Drive, 0.7km from Goodmayes in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.
Within the RM8 district, this postcode is characterised by a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a industrial units character: non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. 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 — 46% 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.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1BG are sourced from Output Area E00185832 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
DAY DRIVE, RM8 1BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for DAY DRIVE, RM8 1BG.
465
32
£ 45,400 /yr
52%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1BG 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
Cultural diversity defines RM8 1BG — 46% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1BG. The average age is 32.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1BG 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.
school Local Schools
Henry Green Primary School
Valence Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Mayfield School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Robert Clack School
Chadwell Primary School
Furze Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
70 nearby- Alfajar Food0.9 km
- Famous Fruit and Veg Ltd T/A Post Office Off License & Supermarket0.9 km
- La Denis0.5 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Steves Mini Market Ltd0.4 km
- + 65 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Abigails Cafe0.8 km
- Bloom's Cafe0.9 km
- Grub Hub0.5 km
- Lakers0.9 km
- Oasis Cafe0.5 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- BSQUARE GRILL0.9 km
- Goodys Dessert Parlour0.5 km
- Griller0.9 km
- KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.2 km
- Milano Pizza0.5 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beacon Tree0.6 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.6 km
- Goodmayes1.4 km
- Seven Kings2.5 km
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