RM8 1BX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Green Lane, 0.6km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.
RM8 1BX 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. The area has a notably diverse population — 54% 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: Average house prices are around £358k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1BX are sourced from Output Area E00000492 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, RM8 1BX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, RM8 1BX.
366
33
£ 45,400 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1BX falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM8 1BX has a highly multicultural community character — 54% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. 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 1BX. The average age is 33.0. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 314,000
6 sales · Mean £ 330,166
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1BX 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
Valence Primary School
Henry Green Primary School
Grafton Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Robert Clack School
Mayfield School
Five Elms Primary School
Southwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
62 nearby- La Denis0.4 km
- Steves Mini Market Ltd0.3 km
- Four Brothers0.8 km
- Post Office0.9 km
- Amader Bazaar0.7 km
- + 57 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Cherry Tree Ph1.0 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
- Beacon Tree0.5 km
Restaurant, Cafe
29 nearby- Grub Hub0.6 km
- Oasis Cafe0.3 km
- Millennium Cafe1.0 km
- Aunty's Cahi Khana0.9 km
- Baba G's Cafe0.9 km
- + 24 more
Takeaway Shop
48 nearby- Goodys Dessert Parlour0.6 km
- KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.3 km
- Milano Pizza0.4 km
- Mirravale Kitchen0.8 km
- Pizza Hut0.3 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-Operative Ltd0.7 km
- Asda1.0 km
- Lidl0.9 km
- The Co-operative1.0 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.8 km
- Goodmayes1.6 km
- Seven Kings2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81BX · Data under Open Government Licence