Stanley Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1JA is located in the Whalebone 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 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1NH, RM8 1AT, RM8 1JB, RM8 1BA, RM8 1JS, RM8 1ND, RM8 1JD, RM8 1NJ, RM8 1HX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1JA 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 | 51.4% | 51.4% | 0.0% | 51.0% | 0.4% |
| Male | 48.6% | 48.6% | 0.0% | 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 area around RM8 1JA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.6% 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 | 38.1% | 44.6% | 6.5% | 37.9% | 6.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.6% | 41.1% | -1.5% | 44.2% | -3.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 3.2% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.9% | -0.1% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 4.7% | -2.7% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 3.5% | -5.4% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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 (86.6%) 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 | 51.1% | 59.3% | 8.2% | 48.4% | 10.9% |
| Good health | 32% | 27.3% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -6.3% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 9% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -3.7% |
| Bad health | 2.8% | 3.7% | 0.9% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 30.7% | 21.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 3.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 12.1% | -3.1% | 9.6% | 2.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 18.9% | 4.1% | 13.4% | 5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.3% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 13.9% | 4.6% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 26.8% | 7.2% | 33.8% | -7.0% |
| Other | 7% | 2.7% | -4.3% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 5.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 8% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 3.3% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 14.6% | 12.3% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.2% | -2.9% | 1.0% | -0.8% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 2.1% | -0.7% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 63.2% | 56.1% | -7.1% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
In this area, 55.8% 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 | 77.5% | 55.8% | -21.7% | 83.2% | -27.4% |
| European Union | 2.5% | 27.3% | 24.8% | 6.1% | 21.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 9.6% | 7% | -2.6% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.4% | 8.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 3.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 55.4% | -21.0% | 83.2% | -27.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 19.1% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 9.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 9% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7% | 6.6% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.1% | 9.9% | -0.2% | 1.9% | 8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.2% | 76.7% | -20.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 21.9% | 0.9% | 21.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.6% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.3% | 37.2% | -21.9% |
| Christian | 54.8% | 46.2% | 8.6% |
| Hindu | 1.8% | 1.7% | 0.1% |
| Muslim | 21.9% | 6.5% | 15.4% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Avenue was 19.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.4% lower than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Stanley Avenue has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 21st lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2025-01-03 | £435,771 |
| 7 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2014-01-30 | £445,739 |
| 1 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2007-04-27 | £520,906 |
| 1A Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £61,500 | 1997-01-31 | £419,318 |
RM8 1JA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 20% 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 1JA 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1JA 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 | 91 |
| Self-Employed | 68 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 1,044 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Infant School Frizlands Lane , RM10 7HX | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,106 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 623 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 | 623 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College London Road , RM7 9NX | - not rated | 947 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College London Road , RM7 9NX | - not rated | 947 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 4,800 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,280 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 2,595 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 | 769 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,405 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,134 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass School 373 London Road , RM7 9NU | - not rated | 863 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,688 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 1,886 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | McDonald's Drive In, Eldonwall Trading Estate, Whalebone Lane South | 86 yd | |
| McDonalds | Whalebone Lane South | 213 yd | |
| Boys Cafe | Units 1 And 2, Capricorn Centre, Coppen Road | 281 yd | |
| Big Boys Cafe | Unit 1, Character House, Coppen Road | 289 yd | |
| Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen | Unit 1, Greenburn Centre, Selinas Lane | 310 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 752 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 756 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 792 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ling Chinese Take Away | 62 Whalebone Lane South | 349 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 32 Whalebone Lane South | 349 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 36 Whalebone Lane South | 349 yd | |
| Essex Kebab and Pizza | 60 Whalebone Lane South | 349 yd | |
| Mirravale Kitchen | 1c, Unit 1, Mirravale Trading Estate, Selinas Lane | 535 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 86 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 375 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 512 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 905 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 402 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 616 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 792 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 910 yd |
| Westlands Playing Fields London Road | grass pitches | 948 yd |
| St Edwards Church Of England School And Sixth Form College ST EDWARDS C OF E SCHOOL ST EDWARDS C OF E SCHOOL LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 958 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 83.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.