RM8 1ED is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM8 1ED 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. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. An average age of 29 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1ED are sourced from Output Area E00185789 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM8 1ED House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM8 1ED.
477
29
£ 45,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
RM8 1ED 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1ED. 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
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1ED 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.
school Local Schools
Henry Green Primary School
Valence Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Robert Clack School
Mayfield School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Furze Infant School
Chadwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
74 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.8 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.9 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.8 km
- Agouma0.9 km
- Dickens News0.8 km
- + 69 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 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
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
57 nearby- Essex Kebab and Pizza0.8 km
- Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.8 km
- Sunflower0.9 km
- BGR Romford0.8 km
- Ginoo Pizza0.7 km
- + 52 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beacon Tree0.5 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.9 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.7 km
- Goodmayes1.6 km
- Seven Kings2.7 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81ED · Data under Open Government Licence