RM8 1BS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Harding Drive, 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 1BS 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £360k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1BS are sourced from Output Area E00185789 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HARDING DRIVE, RM8 1BS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HARDING DRIVE, RM8 1BS.
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
RM8 1BS has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1BS. 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
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
£ 305,000
3 sales · Mean £ 291,666
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1BS 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
Robert Clack School
Mayfield School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Furze Infant School
Chadwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.9 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.9 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.9 km
- Agouma0.9 km
- 7 TILL 110.6 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- AVN Pizza Limited0.9 km
- Lara Grill0.9 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- Aksular Restaurant0.9 km
- Casa Italiana1.0 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-Operative Ltd0.9 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Essex Kebab and Pizza0.9 km
- Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.9 km
- Sunflower0.9 km
- Chicken Spot0.9 km
- Awesome Burgers0.9 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beacon Tree0.5 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.7 km
- Goodmayes1.6 km
- Seven Kings2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81BS · Data under Open Government Licence