RM8 1EF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ager Avenue, 0.7km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.
Day-to-day life in RM8 1EF has the character of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £215k, down 9.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1EF are sourced from Output Area E00185812 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AGER AVENUE, RM8 1EF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AGER AVENUE, RM8 1EF.
268
27
£ 45,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1EF 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.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM8 1EF — age 27, 35% ownership, 37% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £215k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 9.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1EF. The average age is 27.2. 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 notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 174,000
7 sales · Mean £ 180,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1EF has low crime rates — 49 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
Grafton Primary School
Robert Clack School
Henry Green Primary School
Valence Primary School
Furze Infant School
Mayfield School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
72 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.7 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.7 km
- Agouma0.8 km
- Dickens News1.0 km
- + 67 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Three Travellers1.0 km
- The Cedars Club1.0 km
- Tollgate Tavern Public House1.0 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.9 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- AVN Pizza Limited0.8 km
- Lara Grill0.7 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Oruci Coffe & Grill0.9 km
- Khyber Grill1.0 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
63 nearby- Essex Kebab and Pizza0.7 km
- Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.7 km
- Sunflower0.8 km
- BGR Romford1.0 km
- Ginoo Pizza0.9 km
- + 58 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.7 km
- Goodmayes1.7 km
- Seven Kings2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81EF · Data under Open Government Licence