Ager Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1EF is located in the Whalebone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 2011-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ager Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1EF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1DT, RM8 1EJ, RM8 1DG, RM8 1BF, RM8 1DQ, RM8 1EU, RM8 1EL, RM8 1DL, RM8 1FE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 1EF, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% 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% | 53.5% | -1.2% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 45.3% | 46.5% | 1.2% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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% | 41.4% | -1.5% | 37.9% | 3.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 49.7% | 10.2% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 3.1% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 6% | 5.8% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 0% | -6.9% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (91.2%) 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% | 56.5% | 6.3% | 48.4% | 8.1% |
| Good health | 33% | 34.7% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 1.1% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 7% | -4.7% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -2.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 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.
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 57%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.8% | 12.4% | -13.4% | 18.2% | -5.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 5.2% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 6.7% | -7.0% | 13.4% | -6.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 10.9% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 57% | 36.4% | 33.8% | 23.2% |
| Other | 9.9% | 4.7% | -5.2% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.5% 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% | 4.4% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 8.7% | 15.1% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 12.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.9% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 6.9% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 7.7% | 6.8% | 0.5% | 7.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 1.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 66.7% | 30.5% | -36.2% | 81.4% | -50.9% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 3.1% |
| Other | 2.7% | 2.9% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, just 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.9% | 48.2% | -25.7% | 83.2% | -35.0% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 16.8% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 10.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 9.1% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 21.9% | 13.8% | 5.6% | 16.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 24.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.4% | 48.5% | -23.9% | 83.2% | -34.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 24.3% | 21.6% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 12.9% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 10.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.6% | 4.8% | -7.8% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9% | 9.6% | 0.6% | 1.9% | 7.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| Ireland | 2.6% | 0.6% | 2.0% |
| France | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 4.8% | 0.3% | 4.5% |
| Poland | 4.8% | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Romania | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.2% | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.5% | 37.2% | -18.7% |
| Christian | 29.9% | 46.2% | -16.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Hindu | 13.3% | 1.7% | 11.6% |
| Muslim | 22.5% | 6.5% | 16.0% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other religion | 7.7% | 0.6% | 7.1% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ager Avenue was 70.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.5% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ager Avenue has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 210th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 25.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Cody Apartments, 34 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £174,000 | 2024-08-23 | £197,459 |
| 4 Cody Apartments, 34 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2022-03-07 | £234,765 |
| 14 Cody Apartments, 34 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-01-18 | £250,808 |
| 15 Cody Apartments, 34 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £168,000 | 2019-06-17 | £199,547 |
| 10 Cody Apartments, 34 Ager Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £162,000 | 2018-04-06 | £189,680 |
RM8 1EF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 98 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Part-Time Employee | 19 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Retired | 0 |
| 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 | 654 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 805 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 829 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 923 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 1,108 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 | 854 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,100 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,568 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 | 3,011 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 | 1,924 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,392 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,673 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,753 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 | 1,409 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,742 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,983 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,142 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 | 216 yd | |
| Best Cafe | Unit 1, Dominion Works, Freshwater Road | 306 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 429 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 41-51 Freshwater Road | 452 yd | |
| Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen | Unit 1, Greenburn Centre, Selinas Lane | 642 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 429 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 582 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 946 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 1,049 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidavina Kitchen | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 259 yd | |
| Wingsurway | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 259 yd | |
| KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 259 yd | |
| Big Bang Burgers | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 259 yd | |
| The Seafood Plug | Unit G12 Chadwell Heath Industrial Park | 259 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 658 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 686 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 813 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 918 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 948 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 | 374 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 714 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 785 yd | |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 820 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 981 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 997 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,038 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 100.0% |
| Median download speed | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 2.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 3.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 3.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.8 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.