RM8 1BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Morel Mews, 0.7km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM8 1BW is 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, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. At 29 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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: Prices average £422k, down 18.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1BW are sourced from Output Area E00185789 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
MOREL MEWS, RM8 1BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MOREL MEWS, RM8 1BW.
477
29
£ 45,400 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in RM8 1BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending down 18.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1BW. The average age is 28.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 380,000
1 sales · Mean £ 380,000
Semi-Detached
£ 464,000
1 sales · Mean £ 464,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1BW 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
Valence Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Mayfield School
Robert Clack School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Furze Infant School
Chadwell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
76 nearby- Alfajar Food0.9 km
- Famous Fruit and Veg Ltd T/A Post Office Off License & Supermarket0.9 km
- La Denis0.5 km
- Poundland0.9 km
- Steves Mini Market Ltd0.5 km
- + 71 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Abigails Cafe0.8 km
- Bloom's Cafe0.9 km
- Grub Hub0.5 km
- Lakers0.9 km
- Oasis Cafe0.5 km
- + 35 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- BSQUARE GRILL0.9 km
- Goodys Dessert Parlour0.5 km
- Griller0.9 km
- KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.1 km
- Milano Pizza0.5 km
- + 57 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Asda0.9 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Lidl0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Beacon Tree0.5 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.5 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.7 km
- Goodmayes1.5 km
- Seven Kings2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81BW · Data under Open Government Licence