Roffe Gardens is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1AX is located in the Whalebone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 2016-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Roffe Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 1AX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1AP, RM8 1FG, RM8 1PR, RM8 1AE, RM8 1EQ, RM8 1EP, RM8 1FH, RM8 1ER, RM8 1PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 1AX has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 49.3% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 48.4% | 50.7% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM8 1AX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 43.9% | 7.9% | 37.9% | 6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 51.8% | 8.8% | 44.2% | 7.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.2% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 1.8% | -5.7% | 9.1% | -7.3% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 0.6% | -9.6% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.9% | 59.3% | 15.4% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 29.5% | -5.7% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 9.8% | -4.5% | 12.7% | -2.9% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 1% | -5.1% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 54.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 10.9% | -14.4% | 18.2% | -7.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 7.9% | -13.1% | 9.6% | -1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 7% | -11.8% | 13.4% | -6.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 5.3% | -4.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 16.4% | 9.4% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 54.4% | 37.7% | 33.8% | 20.6% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.4% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.7% | 8.9% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 7.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 20% | 10.6% | 3.1% | 16.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 7.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 4.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 17.3% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 14.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 2.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 64.3% | 27% | -37.3% | 81.4% | -54.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 57.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75.4% | 57.9% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 7.4% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 1.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Africa | 7% | 9% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 23% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 17.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.8% | 57.9% | -15.9% | 83.2% | -25.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 29.7% | 28.5% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 8.2% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 2% | -5.4% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 2.2% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7% | 1.2% | 5.8% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.6% | 37.2% | -16.6% |
| Christian | 29% | 46.2% | -17.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 17.4% | 1.7% | 15.7% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 27.6% | 6.5% | 21.1% |
| Not answered | 3.4% | 6.0% | -2.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Roffe Gardens was 82.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 23.0% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Roffe Gardens has the 25th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 260th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 54.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Roffe Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £450,000 | 2017-03-31 | £604,759 |
| 2 Roffe Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £445,000 | 2016-11-25 | £578,227 |
| 3 Roffe Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £445,000 | 2016-11-21 | £578,227 |
| 4 Roffe Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £445,000 | 2016-11-21 | £578,227 |
RM8 1AX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 145 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 785 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 1,028 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 1,316 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 643 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 969 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,398 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,425 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,465 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,737 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,057 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,586 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,005 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,712 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,973 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,265 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 2,342 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Cafe | Unit 1, Dominion Works, Freshwater Road | 374 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | McDonald's Drive In, Eldonwall Trading Estate, Whalebone Lane South | 389 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 393 yd | |
| McDonalds | Whalebone Lane South | 400 yd | |
| Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen | Unit 1, Greenburn Centre, Selinas Lane | 417 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 393 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 734 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 824 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 949 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Gold | 939 Green Lane | 393 yd | |
| Ali's Bangla Kitchen | 919a Green Lane | 393 yd | |
| Becontree BBQ Turkish Kebab & Fish Bar | 925 Green Lane | 393 yd | |
| Mirravale Kitchen | 1c, Unit 1, Mirravale Trading Estate, Selinas Lane | 421 yd | |
| Maza E Khana | 1028 Green Lane | 439 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 384 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 389 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 562 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 869 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 993 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 602 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 751 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 827 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 921 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 1,016 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 272.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 41.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.