RM8 1DJ is a safe, established residential area on Green Lane, 0.4km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 51% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £317k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1DJ are sourced from Output Area E00185837 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
GREEN LANE, RM8 1DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GREEN LANE, RM8 1DJ.
261
31
£ 48,100 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1DJ 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
51% of RM8 1DJ'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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1DJ. The average age is 30.6. 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
£ 345,000
1 sales · Mean £ 345,000
Flat
£ 290,000
1 sales · Mean £ 290,000
Detached
£ 750,000
1 sales · Mean £ 750,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1DJ has low crime rates — 45 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
Robert Clack School
Grafton Primary School
Valence Primary School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Five Elms Primary School
Henry Green Primary School
William Bellamy Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.5 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.5 km
- Community Food Club: Food For Thought1.0 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.5 km
- Agouma0.5 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Three Travellers0.6 km
- Beacon Tree0.0 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- AVN Pizza Limited0.5 km
- Lara Grill0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Millennium Cafe0.5 km
- Say Cafe0.5 km
- + 13 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- The Co-operative0.8 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.6 km
- Iceland0.5 km
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 Heath1.1 km
- Goodmayes2.0 km
- Seven Kings3.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81DJ · Data under Open Government Licence