Jennings Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1DF is located in the Whalebone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 2011-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Jennings Close, Dagenham, RM8 1DF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1BF, RM8 1DL, RM8 1BS, RM8 1RB, RM8 1SL, RM8 1DG, RM8 1BW, RM8 1EF, RM8 1DT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 1DF, 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 Jennings Close was 71.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.6% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Jennings Close has the 28th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 202nd lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 15.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 3.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jennings Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £235,000 | 2011-05-27 | £534,370 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1DF 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 | 597 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Junior School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 732 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 4out of 4 | 1,238 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,610 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,888 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 2,307 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,011 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,629 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,257 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,385 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,532 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,674 yd | Community special 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 | 93 yd | |
| Best Cafe | Unit 1, Dominion Works, Freshwater Road | 368 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 41-51 Freshwater Road | 426 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 515 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 625 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 515 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 559 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 911 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidavina Kitchen | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 135 yd | |
| Wingsurway | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 135 yd | |
| KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 135 yd | |
| Big Bang Burgers | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 135 yd | |
| The Seafood Plug | Unit G12 Chadwell Heath Industrial Park | 135 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 796 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 828 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 903 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 943 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 957 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 | 314 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 700 yd | |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 812 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,089 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 | 245 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 325.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 45.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.