Hennessey Mews is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1EL is located in the Whalebone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 2014-11-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hennessey Mews, Dagenham, RM8 1EL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1FE, RM8 1EJ, RM8 1DQ, RM8 1FF, RM8 1EF, RM8 1FJ, RM8 1FH, RM8 1EU, RM8 1BF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1EL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 51.4% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 48.6% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -0.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of RM8 1EL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 67.8% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36% | 25.8% | -10.2% | 37.9% | -12.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 67.8% | 24.8% | 44.2% | 23.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 10.2% | 1.4% | -8.8% | 6.1% | -4.7% |
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 (94.7%) 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 | 43.9% | 68.2% | 24.3% | 48.4% | 19.8% |
| Good health | 35.2% | 26.5% | -8.7% | 33.6% | -7.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 4.7% | -9.6% | 12.7% | -8.0% |
| Bad health | 6.1% | 0.6% | -5.5% | 4.0% | -3.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 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.
In the area around RM8 1EL this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 25.3% | 9.3% | -16.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21% | 5.7% | -15.3% | 9.6% | -3.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 3.6% | -15.2% | 13.4% | -9.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 11.1% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 65.6% | 48.9% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 9.7% | 2.2% | -7.5% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 21.4% 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 | 3.7% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 9.4% | 34.7% | 25.3% | 3.1% | 31.6% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 9.1% | 5.4% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
| Black African | 9.4% | 11.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 9.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 3.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.7% | -0.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 64.3% | 21.4% | -42.9% | 81.4% | -60.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, just 45.4% 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 | 75.4% | 45.4% | -30.0% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| European Union | 3.7% | 11% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 7% | 7.9% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 33.1% | 21.6% | 5.6% | 27.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.9% 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 | 73.8% | 45.6% | -28.2% | 83.2% | -37.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 33.9% | 32.7% | 9.8% | 24.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.4% | 10.4% | 3.0% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.4% | 3.6% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 6.4% | -3.8% | 1.9% | 4.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69% | 76.7% | -7.7% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Romania | 5.7% | 0.9% | 4.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.4% | 1.5% | -1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.3% | 1.2% | 8.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.5% | 13.5% | -9.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 32.9% | 46.2% | -13.3% |
| Hindu | 31.4% | 1.7% | 29.7% |
| Muslim | 19.3% | 6.5% | 12.8% |
| Sikh | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hennessey Mews was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.7% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hennessey Mews has the 14th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 78th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 4.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Hennessey Mews, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-02-04 | £511,594 |
| 25 Hennessey Mews, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-03-18 | £424,046 |
| 3 Hennessey Mews, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £338,000 | 2018-11-23 | £414,285 |
| 3 Hennessey Mews, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2018-06-29 | £434,946 |
| 18 Hennessey Mews, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, a newly built property | £385,000 | 2016-07-29 | £520,045 |
RM8 1EL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
RM8 1EL area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 148 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Part-Time Employee | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Retired | 0 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 746 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 807 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 885 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 945 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 1,096 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 | 869 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,223 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,453 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,540 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,994 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 | 2,036 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,710 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,335 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,778 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 | 1,462 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,766 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,006 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Cafe | Unit 1, Dominion Works, Freshwater Road | 201 yd | |
| Squires Cafe & African Restaurant ltd | Unit G2, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 269 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 41-51 Freshwater Road | 394 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 493 yd | |
| Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen | Unit 1, Greenburn Centre, Selinas Lane | 537 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 493 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 693 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 880 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 969 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 971 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vidavina Kitchen | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 306 yd | |
| Wingsurway | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 306 yd | |
| KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 306 yd | |
| Big Bang Burgers | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 306 yd | |
| The Seafood Plug | Unit G12 Chadwell Heath Industrial Park | 306 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 609 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 638 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 808 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 838 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 854 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 | 349 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 892 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 900 yd | |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 926 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 997 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,055 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,087 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 203.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 34 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.