Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RM8 1ED House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM8 1ED.

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Population

477

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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7/10
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8/10
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5/10
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9/10
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5/10
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4/10
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3/10
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7/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British33.7%
Asian / British Asian36.0%
Black / African / Caribbean21.1%
Other / Mixed9.2%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 35%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences155
Anti-social behaviour77
Vehicle crime42
Other theft25
Criminal damage and arson23

school Local Schools

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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.5 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.6 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.7 km
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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.8 km
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Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good0.9 km
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Furze Infant School

Good502 pupils1.0 km
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Chadwell Primary School

Good673 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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
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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
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Asda0.8 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Home Bargains1.0 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

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
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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