Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

SPEIRS GARDENS, RM8 1EJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SPEIRS GARDENS, RM8 1EJ.

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Population

268

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

57%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM8 1EJ 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.

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5/10
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3/10
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9/10
workEmployment
6/10
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10/10
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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM8 1EJ spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

RM8 1EJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Speirs Gardens, 0.8km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.

The people who live in RM8 1EJ are typical of a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood 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 47 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1EJ are sourced from Output Area E00185812 (shared with 10 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 1EJ. 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

White / British30.5%
Asian / British Asian33.5%
Black / African / Caribbean21.7%
Other / Mixed14.3%

Economic Activity

57%Active
FT: 43%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

Terraced

£ 410,000

3 sales · Mean £ 410,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM8 1EJ has low crime rates — 47 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 offences140
Anti-social behaviour78
Vehicle crime26
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft24

school Local Schools

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Robert Clack School

Good2510 pupils0.6 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.7 km
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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.7 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.7 km
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Furze Infant School

Good502 pupils0.8 km
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All Saints Catholic School and Technology College

Good1472 pupils1.0 km
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Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils1.0 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

60 nearby
  • Abu Discount Store0.7 km
  • Becontree Fruit and Veg0.7 km
  • Savewise Convenience Store0.7 km
  • Agouma0.8 km
  • Food and Wine Off Licence0.9 km
  • + 55 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Three Travellers0.9 km
  • The Cedars Club0.9 km
  • Tollgate Tavern Public House0.9 km
  • The Eva Hart Public House0.9 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • AVN Pizza Limited0.7 km
  • Lara Grill0.7 km
  • McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
  • Oruci Coffe & Grill1.0 km
  • The Vibe (Studio)0.9 km
  • + 31 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Asda0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.8 km
  • Iceland0.7 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Lidl0.6 km
  • + 1 more
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Takeaway Shop

57 nearby
  • Essex Kebab and Pizza0.7 km
  • Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.7 km
  • Sunflower0.8 km
  • Ginoo Pizza1.0 km
  • Chicken Spot0.8 km
  • + 52 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath0.7 km
  • Goodmayes1.7 km
  • Seven Kings2.8 km