Stanley Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1JJ 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 1JJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM7 0HD, RM8 1NS, RM8 1JH, RM8 1NB, RM7 0EX, RM8 1JP, RM7 0HA, RM8 1LX, RM8 1JD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 1JJ is primarily male, with 54.9% of the population being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 45.1% | -6.4% | 51.0% | -5.9% |
| Male | 48.5% | 54.9% | 6.4% | 49.0% | 5.9% |
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 1JJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.6% 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 | 33.3% | 35.3% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 51.5% | 51.6% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 7.4% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 2.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6.4% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 (85.7%) 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 | 44.2% | 56.2% | 12.0% | 48.4% | 7.8% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 29.5% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.8% | 11.7% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 29.3% | 17.6% | -11.7% | 18.2% | -0.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 10.9% | -3.9% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 15.4% | -0.8% | 13.4% | 2.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 12.5% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.2% | 36.2% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 2.4% |
| Other | 6.1% | 3.8% | -2.3% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.5% 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 | 7.8% | 14.4% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Indian | 6% | 17.7% | 11.7% | 3.1% | 14.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.8% | 6.3% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 16.6% | 10.7% | -5.9% | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 62.1% | 39.5% | -22.6% | 81.4% | -41.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 64.3% 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 | 77.6% | 64.3% | -13.3% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 9.7% | 4.4% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 6.5% | -3.8% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 16% | 11.0% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.9% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.4% | 64.3% | -12.1% | 83.2% | -18.9% |
| 10+ Years | 0.5% | 23.7% | 23.2% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 7.7% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.1% | 1.6% | -12.5% | 1.9% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 76.8% | 76.7% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Romania | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.1% | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.8% | 37.2% | -24.4% |
| Christian | 35.6% | 46.2% | -10.6% |
| Hindu | 16.7% | 1.7% | 15.0% |
| Muslim | 20.5% | 6.5% | 14.0% |
| Sikh | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 12.8% | 6.0% | 6.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanley Avenue was 69.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.7% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanley Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 206th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 21.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2025-03-24 | £395,747 |
| 92 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2025-03-04 | £310,587 |
| 100 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2024-08-23 | £469,673 |
| 86 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £455,000 | 2022-07-28 | £493,188 |
| 52 Stanley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-10-29 | £487,163 |
RM8 1JJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 | 118 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Education | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 802 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,125 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,131 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Crowlands Primary School London Road , RM7 9EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,420 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 | 649 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 709 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 780 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,182 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 | 2,132 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 | 2,280 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,631 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,869 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,498 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,506 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 2,690 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 3,002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | McDonald's Drive In, Eldonwall Trading Estate, Whalebone Lane South | 439 yd | |
| McDonalds | Whalebone Lane South | 456 yd | |
| OVXO | 58 Whalebone Lane South | 520 yd | |
| Say Cafe | 48 Whalebone Lane South | 523 yd | |
| Lady Tee/s Nigerian Food | 70 Whalebone Lane South | 528 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 787 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 940 yd | |
| Romford & Gidea Park RFC | R/O 55-59 Crow Lane, Romford | 1,016 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 1,034 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ling Chinese Take Away | 62 Whalebone Lane South | 523 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 32 Whalebone Lane South | 523 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 36 Whalebone Lane South | 523 yd | |
| Essex Kebab and Pizza | 60 Whalebone Lane South | 523 yd | |
| The PIZZERT & Grill Ltd | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 439 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 596 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 635 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 983 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 482 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 547 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 557 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 | 705 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 719 yd |
| Westlands Playing Fields London Road | grass pitches | 746 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 775 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 807 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 810 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 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 | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.1% |
| 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 | 220.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.