Gosfield Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1DN is located in the Heath electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Gosfield Road, Dagenham, RM8 1DN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1LB, RM8 1JZ, RM8 1JY, RM8 1DS, RM10 7AQ, RM10 7AE, RM10 7JA, RM10 7HY, RM10 7HZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1DN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.7% | 51.8% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 45.3% | 48.2% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 1DN, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 57.6% 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 | 55% | 57.6% | 2.6% | 37.9% | 19.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.4% | 29.7% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -14.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 3.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 8.7% | 6.6% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 47.5% | 51.7% | 4.2% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 36.6% | 31% | -5.6% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 11.9% | 0.0% | 12.7% | -0.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 30.3% | 22.8% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 22.9% | 12.5% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 20.2% | 13.4% | -6.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 3% | 2.5% | 5.3% | -2.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 15.1% | 7.3% | 16.9% | -1.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 29.7% | 18.2% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 6.9% | 3.4% | -3.5% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 2.5% | 8.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 7.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 2.7% | -1.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 1.5% | -1.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 19.1% | 18.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 15.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 4.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 3.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 66.3% | 45.6% | -20.7% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Arab | 2.2% | 0.6% | -1.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 79.1% | 67.9% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 12.2% | 15% | 2.8% | 2.7% | 12.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 8.4% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 2.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 67.9% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.6% | 22.5% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 12.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.1% | 1.5% | -6.6% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 0.9% | -9.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.2% | 76.7% | -4.5% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 16.2% | 13.5% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 35.2% | 37.2% | -2.0% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gosfield Road was 373.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 373.4% higher than the Eastbrook & Rush Green average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Gosfield Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Eastbrook & Rush Green and the 23rd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 221.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.8%.

Households in this area have a lower level of wealth compared to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Hawkwell House Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £150,000 | 2022-02-04 | £164,125 |
| 13 Hawkwell House Gosfield Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £105,000 | 2015-10-21 | £148,669 |
RM8 1DN area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 76 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Unemployed | 21 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Other | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Education | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,335 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,407 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 52 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,279 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,927 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,754 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,607 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,177 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,424 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,932 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,492 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 | 1,162 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,632 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,820 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,933 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 3,240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cristina's Kitchen | CU - Civic Centre, Wood Lane | 194 yd | |
| Claridges | Crowlands Golf Course, Wood Lane | 241 yd | |
| Crowlands Cafe | Crowlands Golf Course, Wood Lane | 241 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 340 yd | |
| DAGENHAM FIRE STATION | Fire Station, Rainham Road North | 391 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 273 yd | |
| Dagenham Rugby Club | Central Park Lodge, Rainham Road North | 726 yd | |
| West Ham United Rush Green Training Ground | Rush Green Road, Romford | 902 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 933 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The PIZZERT & Grill Ltd | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 426 yd | |
| Best Bite Chicken | 481 Wood Lane | 501 yd | |
| JR Juice Bar and Carribean Munch | 700 Becontree Avenue | 531 yd | |
| Fiddlers Cafe | 686 Becontree Avenue | 531 yd | |
| Kim Ling Chinese Take Away | 62 Whalebone Lane South | 548 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 446 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 459 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 614 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 839 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 155 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 182 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 240 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 324 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 351 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 450 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 460 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 568 yd |
| Ford Sports Club (Closed) Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Rush Green Training Ground Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 714 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 | 141.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.