Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

GREEN LANE, RM8 1DH House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

385

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 48,100 /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 1DH 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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5/10
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9/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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7/10
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Area Character

57% of RM8 1DH'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. Property prices are trending up 9.3% year-on-year.

home £366,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM8 1DH is a safe, established residential area on Green Lane, 0.5km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.

The people who live in RM8 1DH are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 33 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 57% 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 £366k, up 9.3% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1DH are sourced from Output Area E00000559 (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 1DH. The average age is 32.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British43.1%
Asian / British Asian35.9%
Black / African / Caribbean13.1%
Other / Mixed7.9%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 350,000

7 sales · Mean £ 343,500

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

RM8 1DH 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.

Violence and sexual offences161
Anti-social behaviour83
Vehicle crime36
Criminal damage and arson27
Other theft27

school Local Schools

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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.4 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.5 km
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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.5 km
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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.7 km
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Five Elms Primary School

Good440 pupils0.9 km
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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Good1472 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good360 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

37 nearby
  • Abu Discount Store0.7 km
  • Becontree Fruit and Veg0.7 km
  • Savewise Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Agouma0.7 km
  • Post Office0.7 km
  • + 32 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Three Travellers0.8 km
  • Beacon Tree0.2 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

20 nearby
  • AVN Pizza Limited0.7 km
  • Lara Grill0.7 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.7 km
  • Millennium Cafe0.7 km
  • 5 Elm's Cafe0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Asda0.7 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • The Co-operative0.8 km
  • Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

33 nearby
  • Essex Kebab and Pizza0.7 km
  • Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Sunflower0.6 km
  • Best Bite Chicken0.7 km
  • Golden Fish0.6 km
  • + 28 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath1.0 km
  • Goodmayes1.8 km
  • Seven Kings2.9 km