RM8 1BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Green Lane, 0.4km from Goodmayes in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Valence ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM8 1BL is the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 28% 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. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £217k, up 23.1% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1BL are sourced from Output Area E00000489 (shared with 11 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, RM8 1BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, RM8 1BL.
495
32
£ 45,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1BL falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM8 1BL is a mixed residential postcode — average age 32, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending up 23.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1BL. The average age is 31.6. 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: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 227,500
6 sales · Mean £ 226,083
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1BL has low crime rates — 45 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Mayfield School
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
Goodmayes Primary School
Valence Primary School
Chadwell Primary School
Becontree Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
52 nearby- La Denis0.5 km
- Steves Mini Market Ltd0.6 km
- Foodbank0.9 km
- Four Brothers0.7 km
- Pride of Asia0.9 km
- + 47 more
Restaurant, Cafe
30 nearby- Grub Hub0.9 km
- Oasis Cafe0.8 km
- Foodies1.0 km
- The Best Kebab House1.0 km
- Squires Cafe & African Restaurant ltd0.7 km
- + 25 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.7 km
- Milano Pizza0.5 km
- Pizza Hut0.5 km
- Shun`s Garden0.5 km
- Try Tapas / Mcnamarras Seafood0.7 km
- + 44 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Goodmayes Bowling Club0.6 km
- The Greyhound Public House0.8 km
- Grove Social Club0.9 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Co-Operative Ltd0.4 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Home Bargains0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.7 km
- Goodmayes0.9 km
- Seven Kings1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81BL · Data under Open Government Licence