Ager Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1BF is located in the Whalebone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 2011-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ager Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1BF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1DG, RM8 1EF, RM8 1DL, RM8 1DF, RM8 1DT, RM8 1DQ, RM8 1EJ, RM8 1RB, RM8 1EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 1BF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.6% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 52.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 1.6% |
| Male | 45.3% | 47.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.9% | 41.2% | -1.7% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 50.3% | 10.8% | 44.2% | 6.1% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.4% | -2.3% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6% | 4.8% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 1.2% | -5.7% | 6.1% | -4.9% |
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 (88.1%) 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 | 50.2% | 54.1% | 3.9% | 48.4% | 5.7% |
| Good health | 33% | 34% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 0.4% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 8.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.1% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 2.1% | -1.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 50.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 14.2% | -11.6% | 18.2% | -4.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 4.2% | -12.5% | 9.6% | -5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 7.9% | -5.8% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 17.6% | 6.4% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 50.9% | 30.3% | 33.8% | 17.1% |
| Other | 9.9% | 2.7% | -7.2% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 32.6% 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 | 0.6% | 9.4% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 1% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 14.2% | 5.5% | 3.1% | 11.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 6.7% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 12.6% | 5.7% | 2.5% | 10.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 4.2% | 2.4% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 4.4% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.8% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.9% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.8% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.4% | -1.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 66.7% | 32.6% | -34.1% | 81.4% | -48.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 59.3% 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 | 73.9% | 59.3% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -23.9% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 9.4% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 17.1% | 9.0% | 5.6% | 11.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 59.4% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -23.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 29.7% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.6% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 3.6% | -9.0% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 2.7% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.4% | 76.7% | -2.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.1% | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.7% | 13.5% | -7.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.9% | 37.2% | -21.3% |
| Christian | 45.7% | 46.2% | -0.5% |
| Hindu | 11.9% | 1.7% | 10.2% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ager Avenue was 59.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.3% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ager Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 164th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 17.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 60.4%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 88 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2024-01-29 | £454,174 |
| 62 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-01-22 | £498,483 |
| 67 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2023-05-24 | £214,180 |
| 59 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2022-09-09 | £415,347 |
| 9 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £377,500 | 2022-08-04 | £405,038 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1BF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 151 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 825 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 962 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 1,063 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 | 905 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,293 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,526 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 3,068 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 | 1,903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,221 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,695 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,347 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,791 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,926 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,098 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squires Cafe & African Restaurant ltd | Unit G2, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 158 yd | |
| Best Cafe | Unit 1, Dominion Works, Freshwater Road | 326 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 41-51 Freshwater Road | 434 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 463 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 463 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 568 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 928 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 1,090 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidavina Kitchen | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 202 yd | |
| Wingsurway | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 202 yd | |
| KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 202 yd | |
| Big Bang Burgers | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 202 yd | |
| The Seafood Plug | Unit G12 Chadwell Heath Industrial Park | 202 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 718 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 747 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 869 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 909 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 342 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 746 yd | |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 814 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,031 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,050 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,088 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.