Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

JENNINGS CLOSE, RM8 1DF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for JENNINGS CLOSE, RM8 1DF.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RM8 1DF has a significant social housing presence — 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

RM8 1DF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Jennings Close, 0.8km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM8 1DF 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 44 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1DF are sourced from Output Area E00185789 (shared with 9 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 1DF. 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

White / British33.7%
Asian / British Asian36.0%
Black / African / Caribbean21.1%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

RM8 1DF has low crime rates — 44 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 offences161
Anti-social behaviour77
Vehicle crime42
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson24

school Local Schools

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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.5 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.6 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.7 km
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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.8 km
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Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils0.9 km
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Furze Infant School

Good502 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good1.0 km
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Chadwell Primary School

Good673 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

73 nearby
  • Abu Discount Store0.8 km
  • Becontree Fruit and Veg0.9 km
  • Savewise Convenience Store0.8 km
  • Agouma0.9 km
  • Dickens News0.9 km
  • + 68 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • AVN Pizza Limited0.9 km
  • Lara Grill0.9 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
  • Hayat Cafe Restaurant0.9 km
  • Oruci Coffe & Grill0.8 km
  • + 34 more
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Supermarkets

7 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

59 nearby
  • Essex Kebab and Pizza0.8 km
  • Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.8 km
  • Sunflower0.9 km
  • BGR Romford0.9 km
  • Ginoo Pizza0.8 km
  • + 54 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Beacon Tree0.5 km
  • The Eva Hart Public House0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath0.7 km
  • Goodmayes1.6 km
  • Seven Kings2.7 km