Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

GREEN LANE, RM8 1BT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, RM8 1BT.

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Population

361

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

50% of RM8 1BT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.

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

RM8 1BT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Green Lane, 0.4km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Valence ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM8 1BT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £382k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1BT are sourced from Output Area E00000497 (shared with 4 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 1BT. The average age is 33.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.6%
Asian / British Asian26.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.2%
Other / Mixed8.1%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 345,000

9 sales · Mean £ 351,516

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

Crime around RM8 1BT is moderate at 50 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 offences159
Anti-social behaviour96
Vehicle crime40
Other theft37
Criminal damage and arson28

school Local Schools

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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.3 km
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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.3 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.7 km
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Five Elms Primary School

Good440 pupils0.7 km
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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Good1472 pupils0.7 km
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William Bellamy Primary School

Good979 pupils0.9 km
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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.9 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good360 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Abu Discount Store0.5 km
  • Becontree Fruit and Veg0.5 km
  • Community Food Club: Food For Thought0.9 km
  • Savewise Convenience Store0.5 km
  • Agouma0.4 km
  • + 32 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Three Travellers0.6 km
  • Beacon Tree0.1 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

19 nearby
  • AVN Pizza Limited0.5 km
  • Lara Grill0.5 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Cristina's Kitchen1.0 km
  • Millennium Cafe0.5 km
  • + 14 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.4 km
  • The Co-operative0.7 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.5 km
  • Iceland0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Essex Kebab and Pizza0.5 km
  • Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.5 km
  • Sunflower0.4 km
  • Best Bite Chicken0.5 km
  • Golden Fish0.4 km
  • + 27 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath1.2 km
  • Goodmayes2.1 km
  • Seven Kings3.1 km