RM8 1EP is a safe, established residential area on Vaughn Street, 0.7km from Valence in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
This 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. It has a young, student-heavy population (average age 27) — lively, but with high tenant 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 43 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 1EP are sourced from Output Area E00185838 (shared with 10 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
VAUGHN STREET, RM8 1EP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for VAUGHN STREET, RM8 1EP.
344
27
£ 48,100 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 1EP 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
RM8 1EP is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 46% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 1EP. 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
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 1EP has low crime rates — 43 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
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Valence Primary School
Furze Infant School
Henry Green Primary School
Five Elms Primary School
William Bellamy Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
48 nearby- Abu Discount Store0.5 km
- Becontree Fruit and Veg0.5 km
- Savewise Convenience Store0.5 km
- Agouma0.6 km
- Lloyds Pharmacy0.9 km
- + 43 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Three Travellers0.7 km
- Tollgate Tavern Public House1.0 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.6 km
- Beacon Tree0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
27 nearby- AVN Pizza Limited0.5 km
- Lara Grill0.5 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.5 km
- Indian Fusion1.0 km
- West Ham Training Ground0.8 km
- + 22 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Asda0.5 km
- Sainsbury's1.0 km
- Iceland0.5 km
- Tesco1.0 km
- Lidl0.4 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
42 nearby- Essex Kebab and Pizza0.5 km
- Kim Ling Chinese Take Away0.5 km
- Sunflower0.6 km
- Chicken Spot0.9 km
- Peri Peri Chicken Hut1.0 km
- + 37 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.9 km
- Goodmayes1.9 km
- Seven Kings3.0 km
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Postcode Profile: RM81EP · Data under Open Government Licence