Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

AGER AVENUE, RM8 1DY House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AGER AVENUE, RM8 1DY.

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Population

465

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

52%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM8 1DY represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.

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5/10
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5/10
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8/10
workEmployment
5/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RM8 1DY has a highly multicultural community character — 46% 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 1DY is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ager Avenue, 0.7km from Goodmayes in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.

This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1DY are sourced from Output Area E00185832 (shared with 10 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 1DY. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.1%
Asian / British Asian20.9%
Black / African / Caribbean17.5%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

52%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 3%
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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

Flat

£ 225,000

7 sales · Mean £ 230,428

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

RM8 1DY has low crime rates — 43 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 offences160
Anti-social behaviour81
Vehicle crime42
Criminal damage and arson23
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.4 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.5 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils0.7 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good0.8 km
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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.9 km
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Chadwell Primary School

Good673 pupils1.0 km
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Furze Infant School

Good502 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

71 nearby
  • Alfajar Food0.8 km
  • Famous Fruit and Veg Ltd T/A Post Office Off License & Supermarket0.9 km
  • La Denis0.5 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
  • Steves Mini Market Ltd0.5 km
  • + 66 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

39 nearby
  • Abigails Cafe0.8 km
  • Bloom's Cafe0.8 km
  • Grub Hub0.4 km
  • Lakers0.9 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.5 km
  • + 34 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

60 nearby
  • BSQUARE GRILL0.9 km
  • Goodys Dessert Parlour0.5 km
  • Griller0.9 km
  • KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.1 km
  • Milano Pizza0.6 km
  • + 55 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Home Bargains0.9 km
  • + 3 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Beacon Tree0.6 km
  • The Eva Hart Public House0.8 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath0.6 km
  • Goodmayes1.5 km
  • Seven Kings2.5 km