RM8 2RU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Campden Crescent, 1.0km from Becontree in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.
The people who live in RM8 2RU are typical of a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 34 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £394k, up 9.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM8 2RU are sourced from Output Area E00000102 (shared with 21 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAMPDEN CRESCENT, RM8 2RU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAMPDEN CRESCENT, RM8 2RU.
396
34
£ 45,800 /yr
50%
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. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
61% of RM8 2RU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 9.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM8 2RU. The average age is 34.1. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 340,000
3 sales · Mean £ 356,666
Semi-Detached
£ 386,000
3 sales · Mean £ 402,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM8 2RU has low crime rates — 34 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
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Becontree Primary School
Roding Primary School
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
The Sydney Russell School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Southwood Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
34 nearby- Bubble & Waffle0.6 km
- David Lewis Chemists0.7 km
- Lux Cake0.7 km
- Smart Express0.6 km
- B & C Newsagents0.5 km
- + 29 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Cherry Tree Ph1.0 km
- Barking football Club0.9 km
- Goodmayes Bowling Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
13 nearby- Grill Villa0.7 km
- Wolf0.3 km
- Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.9 km
- Sinani Caffe Ltd0.4 km
- Sushi and Bento House / Ban Thai/ Fusion House0.4 km
- + 8 more
Takeaway Shop
16 nearby- Immz's Pizza and Kebab0.7 km
- Yummy Grill UK Ltd0.6 km
- Charcoal Grill0.5 km
- Wing King Ltd0.6 km
- New Year Chinese0.4 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Lidl Great Britain Limited0.5 km
- Co-Operative Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Goodmayes1.6 km
- Chadwell Heath1.9 km
- Seven Kings2.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM82RU · Data under Open Government Licence