RM8 2QD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waldegrave Road, 0.5km from Goodmayes in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Becontree ward and the Barking constituency.
For families considering a move, RM8 2QD represents the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 57% 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £373k, up 14.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 2QD are sourced from Output Area E00000106 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WALDEGRAVE ROAD, RM8 2QD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALDEGRAVE ROAD, RM8 2QD.
392
35
£ 45,400 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM8 2QD falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM8 2QD spans multiple life stages — average age 35, moderate ownership and renting. £373k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 14.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 2QD. The average age is 34.6. 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 mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 345,000
9 sales · Mean £ 346,622
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM8 2QD is moderate at 54 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
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Mayfield School
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
Henry Green Primary School
Goodmayes Primary School
Becontree Primary School
Chadwell Primary School
Valence Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
61 nearby- La Denis0.6 km
- Steves Mini Market Ltd0.7 km
- Four Brothers0.9 km
- 7 TILL 110.7 km
- Volkan Food & Wine0.7 km
- + 56 more
Restaurant, Cafe
38 nearby- Oasis Cafe0.9 km
- Squires Cafe & African Restaurant ltd1.0 km
- Castle Point Catering0.9 km
- Hayat Cafe Restaurant0.2 km
- Oruci Coffe & Grill0.2 km
- + 33 more
Takeaway Shop
52 nearby- KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.9 km
- Milano Pizza0.6 km
- Pizza Hut0.7 km
- Shun`s Garden0.6 km
- Try Tapas / Mcnamarras Seafood0.9 km
- + 47 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Goodmayes Bowling Club0.3 km
- The Greyhound Public House0.8 km
- Grove Social Club1.0 km
- Barley Bowls Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited1.0 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Home Bargains1.0 km
- Co-Operative Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd (Store)0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Goodmayes0.8 km
- Chadwell Heath0.9 km
- Seven Kings1.7 km
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Postcode Profile: RM82QD · Data under Open Government Licence