RM8 1EH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Freshwater Road, 0.7km from Goodmayes in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.
This is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant turnover. 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 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: With prices averaging £176k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, down 23.7% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1EH are sourced from Output Area E00185812 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FRESHWATER ROAD, RM8 1EH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FRESHWATER ROAD, RM8 1EH.
268
27
£ 45,400 /yr
57%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1EH 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
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM8 1EH spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. £176k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 23.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1EH. 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
Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 185,000
11 sales · Mean £ 195,991
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1EH has low crime rates — 41 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
Furze Infant School
Mayfield School
Chadwell Primary School
Valence Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Robert Clack School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
75 nearby- Alfajar Food0.5 km
- Famous Fruit and Veg Ltd T/A Post Office Off License & Supermarket0.5 km
- La Denis0.9 km
- Poundland0.5 km
- Steves Mini Market Ltd0.8 km
- + 70 more
Restaurant, Cafe
44 nearby- Abigails Cafe0.4 km
- Bloom's Cafe0.5 km
- Grub Hub0.1 km
- Lakers0.5 km
- Oasis Cafe0.9 km
- + 39 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- BSQUARE GRILL0.5 km
- Chutney Chaat0.7 km
- Goodys Dessert Parlour0.3 km
- Griller0.5 km
- KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.3 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
7 nearby- Asda0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 2 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Tollgate Tavern Public House0.9 km
- The Greyhound Public House0.9 km
- The Cedars Club0.7 km
- Grove Social Club1.0 km
- Beacon Tree0.8 km
- + 2 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.4 km
- Goodmayes1.4 km
- Seven Kings2.6 km
Bus Stops
- Chadwell Heath Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81EH · Data under Open Government Licence