The RM8 2RA postcode is in Barking and Dagenham, Barking and Dagenham postcode town, within London, England region.
For comprehensive crime statistics in the RM8 2RA area, explore the RM8 2RA Crime Rates page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the RM8 2RA area, visit the RM8 2RA House Prices
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| Postcode Area | RM8 |
| Ward | Becontree |
| Middle layer Super Output Area | Becontree North |
| Lower Tier Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Upper Tier Local Authority | Barking and Dagenham |
| Region | London |
| Country | England |
| Travel To Work Area | London |
| Police Force | Metropolitan Police |
| NHS Care Board | NHS North East London Integrated Care Board |
| Electoral ward | Becontree |
| Westminster Parliamentary Constituency | Barking |
| Multiple Deprivation Index | 5520 |
According to the ONS, The nearby area classification is Social renting young families / Urban cultural mix / Ethnically Diverse Metropolitan Living, while the work-zone classification is Teachers and carers in metro suburbs.
Nearby PlacesThe nearest places is Goodmayes(0.59 mi)
The nearest Railway Station is Goodmayes(0.74 mi)
The nearest airport is Stansted Airport(23.69 mi)
Below are the nearest schools to the postcode ordered by distance. (data from gov.uk)
| Name | Age | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM8 2JN (0.18 mi) | Details |
| Becontree Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM8 2QR (0.25 mi) | Details |
| Henry Green Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM8 1UR (0.37 mi) | Details |
| Valence Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM8 3AR (0.39 mi) | Details |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | RM8 2XJ (0.46 mi) | Details |
| Mayfield SchoolSecondary, Good | 11-18 | RM8 1XE (0.51 mi) | Details |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 4-11 | IG3 9RP (0.52 mi) | Details |
| Goodmayes Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | IG3 9RW (0.55 mi) | Details |
| Roding Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM8 2XS (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Alamiyah SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | RM8 2ES (0.57 mi) | Details |
| Southwood Primary SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | RM9 5LT (0.61 mi) | Details |
| Mayespark Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | IG3 9PX (0.66 mi) | Details |
| Grafton Primary SchoolPrimary, Outstanding | 3-11 | RM8 3EX (0.69 mi) | Details |
| Manor Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM8 2FL (0.70 mi) | Details |
| The Sydney Russell SchoolAll Through, Good | 4-18 | RM9 5QT (0.71 mi) | Details |
| Dorothy Barley Junior AcademyPrimary, Good | 7-11 | RM8 2NB (0.77 mi) | Details |
| Chadwell Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM6 4EU (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-7 | RM8 2LL (0.80 mi) | Details |
| Eastcourt Independent SchoolPrimary, Requires improvement | 3-11 | IG3 8UW (0.93 mi) | Details |
| Barley Lane Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM6 4RJ (0.95 mi) | Details |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM9 5UL (0.95 mi) | Details |
| Five Elms Primary SchoolPrimary, Good | 3-11 | RM9 5TB (0.96 mi) | Details |
The nearest GP to this postcode is TULASI MEDICAL CENTRE(0.26 mi). Check out the NHS GPs in nearby area.
| Name | Telephone | Postcode |
|---|---|---|
| tulasi medical centreActivetulasi medical centre, 10 bennetts castle lane, dagenham, essex | 02085901773 | RM8 3XU |
| dr sz haider's practiceActivevalence medical centre, 561-563 valence avenue, dagenham, essex | 02085929111 | RM8 3RH |
| green lane surgeryActive872 green lane, dagenham, essex | 02085997151 | RM8 1BX |
| dr a arifActive620 longbridge road, goodmayes, dagenham, essex | 02036687497 | RM8 2AJ |
| green lane, goodmayes medical practiceActive595 green lane, goodmayes, ilford, essex | 08443878590 | IG3 9RN |
| becontree medical centreActivebecontree medical centre, 641-645 becontree avenue, dagenham, essex | 02037473020 | RM8 3HP |
| omnes healthcare ltdActive234 porters avenue, dagenham, essex | 02085967850 | RM8 2EQ |
| gables surgeryActivethe gables surgery, markyate road, dagenham, essex | 02036675410 | RM8 2LD |
| five elms medical practiceActivefive elms health centre, five elms road, dagenham, essex | 02085171175 | RM9 5TT |
| goodmayes medical centreActive4 eastwood road, goodmayes, ilford, essex | 02085901169 | IG3 8XB |
The population of RM82RA is 410 compared to England, which has a population of 59,597,542.
The average age of people living in the nearby area is 34 years old. The top three age distributions are: Below 14 (3057), Between 35 to 44 (2047), and Between 25 to 34 (1661).
According to the latest census 2021, The main ethnicity of the people in the immediate area is White: English with a total of 133 people, followed by African with a total of 69.
Regarding education, 112 adults have Does not apply, while 45 have Level 3.
As for deprivation, most of the area is Not deprived in any dimension (232), followed by at least Deprived in one dimension (223).
In terms of religion, most people mentioned Christian (205), followed by Muslim (103).
The NS-SEC defines and measures social class and is considered a reliable indicator of a person's class status. As per the 2021 census, most of the population has Routine occupations (45) followed by Small employers and own account workers (40), and Full-time students (40).
Most people in the area mentioned they are Employee: Full-time (446), and 184 adults mentioned they are Employee: Part-time.
As per the country of birth, most adults are from the United Kingdom (1332) and Middle East and Asia (256).