RM8 1EN is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Banner Lane, 0.6km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
The people who live in RM8 1EN are typical of 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. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. 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 is moderate at 56 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1EN are sourced from Output Area E00185838 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BANNER LANE, RM8 1EN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BANNER LANE, RM8 1EN.
344
27
£ 48,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1EN 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 1EN spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Young average age (27) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1EN. The average age is 27.4. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM8 1EN is moderate at 56 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
Valence Primary School
Henry Green Primary School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Furze Infant School
Five Elms Primary School
Mayfield School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
54 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.6 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.6 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.6 km
- Agouma0.7 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy1.0 km
- + 49 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Three Travellers0.8 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Eva Hart Public House1.0 km
- Beacon Tree0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- AVN Pizza Limited0.6 km
- Lara Grill0.6 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.6 km
- Aksular Restaurant1.0 km
- Indian Fusion0.9 km
- + 23 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.6 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.5 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
43 nearby- Essex Kebab and Pizza0.6 km
- Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.6 km
- Sunflower0.6 km
- Chicken Spot0.9 km
- Domino's Pizza1.0 km
- + 38 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.9 km
- Goodmayes1.8 km
- Seven Kings2.9 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81EN · Data under Open Government Licence