RM8 1EL is a safe, established residential area on Hennessey Mews, 0.8km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
For families considering a move, RM8 1EL represents 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. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At just 25 years average, the population skews very young — high mobility, strong rental demand, and a dynamic street-level atmosphere. 70% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. 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 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £500k, up 2.0% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1EL are sourced from Output Area E00185790 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HENNESSEY MEWS, RM8 1EL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HENNESSEY MEWS, RM8 1EL.
469
25
£ 48,100 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1EL is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.
Area Character
Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, RM8 1EL combines high owner-occupation (70%), strong property values (£500k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Very low crime and mature demographics confirm this as a prestige address. Property prices are trending up 2.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1EL. The average age is 25.2. 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 crowd. The neighborhood has a significantly lower average age than the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
24 sales · Mean £ 376,375
Detached
£ 375,000
1 sales · Mean £ 375,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1EL has low crime rates — 45 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
Robert Clack School
Grafton Primary School
Henry Green Primary School
Furze Infant School
Valence Primary School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Mayfield School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.7 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.8 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.7 km
- Agouma0.8 km
- Food and Wine Off Licence0.9 km
- + 53 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Three Travellers1.0 km
- The Cedars Club0.9 km
- Tollgate Tavern Public House0.9 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
36 nearby- AVN Pizza Limited0.8 km
- Lara Grill0.7 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Oruci Coffe & Grill1.0 km
- The Vibe (Studio)1.0 km
- + 31 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.8 km
- Iceland0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Lidl0.6 km
- + 1 more
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 Spot0.7 km
- + 52 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.7 km
- Goodmayes1.7 km
- Seven Kings2.8 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81EL · Data under Open Government Licence