Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

GREEN LANE, RM8 1DD House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

366

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM8 1DD 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.

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RM8 1DD 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.

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

RM8 1DD 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 1DD 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 37 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £369k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1DD are sourced from Output Area E00000492 (shared with 5 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 1DD. 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

White / British45.8%
Asian / British Asian34.3%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

£ 325,000

9 sales · Mean £ 334,277

Semi-Detached

£ 338,500

1 sales · Mean £ 338,500

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

RM8 1DD has low crime rates — 37 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.

Violence and sexual offences141
Anti-social behaviour79
Vehicle crime36
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.4 km
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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.4 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.8 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils0.9 km
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Five Elms Primary School

Good440 pupils1.1 km
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Southwood Primary School

Requires Improvement615 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

63 nearby
  • La Denis0.4 km
  • Steves Mini Market Ltd0.4 km
  • Foodbank1.0 km
  • Four Brothers0.8 km
  • Post Office0.9 km
  • + 58 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree Ph1.0 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
  • Beacon Tree0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

31 nearby
  • Abigails Cafe1.0 km
  • Grub Hub0.6 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.3 km
  • Indian Fusion1.0 km
  • Millennium Cafe0.9 km
  • + 26 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

49 nearby
  • Goodys Dessert Parlour0.6 km
  • KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.3 km
  • Milano Pizza0.5 km
  • Mirravale Kitchen0.8 km
  • Pizza Hut0.3 km
  • + 44 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Co-Operative Ltd0.8 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Lidl0.8 km
  • The Co-operative1.0 km
  • + 1 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath0.8 km
  • Goodmayes1.6 km
  • Seven Kings2.6 km