Green Lane is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1BT is located in the Valence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1BT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1DJ, RM8 3PJ, RM8 3PL, RM8 1PJ, RM8 1PH, RM8 1PL, RM8 3PP, RM8 3PR, RM8 3PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1BT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.5% | -4.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.5% | 4.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 1BT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.7% 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 | 42.7% | 43.7% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 5.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.6% | 41.1% | 6.5% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 7.3% | 2.3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 8.4% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.3% | 48% | 1.7% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 35.4% | 34.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 0.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 14.2% | 0.2% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -2.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.2% | 21.1% | -4.1% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.4% | 9.6% | -5.8% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.9% | 13% | -7.9% | 13.4% | -0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 17.6% | 8.6% | 16.9% | 0.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.5% | 28.4% | 7.9% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 6.5% | -0.3% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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 | 6.2% | 3.1% | -3.1% | 1.1% | 2.0% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 2.8% | 6.2% | 3.4% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.8% | 16.2% | 13.4% | 2.7% | 13.5% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
| Black African | 17.7% | 12% | -5.7% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.1% | -2.3% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 3.6% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| White | 60.4% | 49.6% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Arab | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.5% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 60.9% 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 | 71.6% | 60.9% | -10.7% | 83.2% | -22.3% |
| European Union | 5.6% | 8.1% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 2.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 12.9% | 9.2% | -3.7% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.3% | 17.6% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 12.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| 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 | 71.1% | 60.7% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -22.5% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 24.2% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 14.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.2% | 8.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 4.2% | -5.1% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.8% | 2.2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.9% | 76.7% | -7.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.9% | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| No passport held | 10.6% | 13.5% | -2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.1% | 37.2% | -13.1% |
| Christian | 41.8% | 46.2% | -4.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 69.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 34.9% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 30th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 208th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1018 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £382,000 | 2023-08-31 | £409,451 |
| 1044 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £334,650 | 2022-08-19 | £359,062 |
| 1014 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2019-10-01 | £340,046 |
| 1052 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2017-06-09 | £368,516 |
| 1032 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2017-03-31 | £510,685 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1BT 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 | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 334 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,146 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 | 455 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 894 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,755 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,871 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 | 2,636 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 | 1,634 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,188 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,886 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,568 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,595 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,747 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,060 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,392 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 69 yd | |
| Millennium Cafe | 12 Whalebone Lane South | 497 yd | |
| Lara Grill | 20 Whalebone Lane South | 497 yd | |
| AVN Pizza Limited | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 499 yd | |
| Lady Tee/s Nigerian Food | 70 Whalebone Lane South | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 69 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 410 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 645 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maza E Khana | 1028 Green Lane | 22 yd | |
| Ali's Bangla Kitchen | 919a Green Lane | 69 yd | |
| Becontree BBQ Turkish Kebab & Fish Bar | 925 Green Lane | 69 yd | |
| New China Gold | 939 Green Lane | 69 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 767 Becontree Avenue | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 454 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 497 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 576 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 728 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 342 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 508 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 566 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 759 yd | |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 791 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 869 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 880 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 141.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.