RM8 1DZ is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km 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 workforce primarily in care and education. 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 — 62% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1DZ are sourced from Output Area E00000558 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM8 1DZ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM8 1DZ.
352
32
£ 48,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1DZ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
RM8 1DZ has a highly multicultural community character — 62% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1DZ. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM8 1DZ is moderate at 71 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
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
William Bellamy Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Five Elms Primary School
Trinity School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Furze Infant School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Post Office0.2 km
- Abu Discount Store0.2 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.1 km
- Community Food Club: Food For Thought0.5 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.2 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Cristina's Kitchen0.5 km
- Crowlands Cafe0.5 km
- Millennium Cafe0.1 km
- 5 Elm's Cafe0.9 km
- Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen0.8 km
- + 12 more
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Best Bite Chicken0.3 km
- Golden Fish0.2 km
- The Clay Oven0.2 km
- Hot Favourite0.9 km
- Ali Baba0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Three Travellers0.2 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
- Beacon Tree0.5 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Lidl0.3 km
- The Co-operative0.9 km
- Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath1.5 km
- Goodmayes2.5 km
- Romford2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81DZ · Data under Open Government Licence