Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

WALDEGRAVE ROAD, RM8 2QD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALDEGRAVE ROAD, RM8 2QD.

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Population

392

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 45,400 /yr

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Employed

46%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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4/10
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4/10
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10/10
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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.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British35.1%
Asian / British Asian39.4%
Black / African / Caribbean17.8%
Other / Mixed7.7%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 3%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences154
Anti-social behaviour149
Vehicle crime39
Criminal damage and arson36
Burglary26

school Local Schools

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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good0.2 km
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Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils0.4 km
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Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School

Good302 pupils0.4 km
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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.5 km
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Goodmayes Primary School

Good660 pupils0.5 km
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Becontree Primary School

Good455 pupils0.6 km
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Chadwell Primary School

Good673 pupils0.8 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
local_bar

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
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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