Rosslyn Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1JR 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 Rosslyn Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1JR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1JS, RM8 1JD, RM8 1JP, RM7 0HH, RM8 1HX, RM7 0HJ, RM8 1JH, RM8 1JB, RM8 1HU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 1JR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 53% | 52.8% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47% | 47.2% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 31.9% | 41.2% | 9.3% | 37.9% | 3.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 47.6% | 43.7% | -3.9% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.5% | -2.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 5.8% | -3.1% | 6.1% | -0.3% |
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 | 44.7% | 58.3% | 13.6% | 48.4% | 9.9% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 25.7% | -12.8% | 33.6% | -7.9% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 13.1% | 0.4% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1JR this area, 30.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.4% | 30.2% | 0.8% | 18.2% | 12.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.5% | 8.4% | -8.1% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.9% | 14.9% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 10.9% | 1.6% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.4% | 28.4% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -5.4% |
| Other | 8.5% | 2.5% | -6.0% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 53.6% 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 | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% | 2% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.9% | 4.1% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 1.5% | -3.5% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 13.9% | 19.2% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 16.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.5% | -2.1% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 2.7% | 3.5% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 58.3% | 53.6% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -27.8% |
| Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 59.8% 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 | 75.4% | 59.8% | -15.6% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| European Union | 3.8% | 18.7% | 14.9% | 6.1% | 12.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 9.9% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.5% | 9% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.4% | 59.8% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 23% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.4% | 6.1% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.9% | 3.2% | -13.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.9% | 76.7% | -8.8% |
| Ireland | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 10.9% | 0.9% | 10.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 8.2% | 13.5% | -5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 56.8% | 46.2% | 10.6% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rosslyn Avenue was 36.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 67.4% lower than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Rosslyn Avenue has the 6th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -56.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Rosslyn Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2024-07-12 | £457,418 |
| 10 Rosslyn Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £264,000 | 2021-02-12 | £278,589 |
| 4 Rosslyn Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2014-04-09 | £279,487 |
| 10 Rosslyn Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £147,000 | 2012-10-25 | £281,797 |
| 10 Rosslyn Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £135,000 | 2010-07-09 | £248,250 |
| Full-Time Employee | 89 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 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 | 681 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,044 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Infant School Frizlands Lane , RM10 7HX | - not rated | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,214 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,248 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 | 726 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 | 726 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 | 749 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 | 749 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 757 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 | 4,969 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 | 2,258 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 2,568 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 | 832 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,373 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,609 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,746 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,262 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 | 663 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,859 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,947 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 1,972 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 | 271 yd | |
| Boys Cafe | Units 1 And 2, Capricorn Centre, Coppen Road | 309 yd | |
| Big Boys Cafe | Unit 1, Character House, Coppen Road | 311 yd | |
| Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen | Unit 1, Greenburn Centre, Selinas Lane | 369 yd | |
| West Ham Training Ground | West Ham Football Club Training Ground, Saville Road | 378 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 698 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 901 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 956 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 1,033 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ling Chinese Take Away | 62 Whalebone Lane South | 529 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 32 Whalebone Lane South | 529 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 36 Whalebone Lane South | 529 yd | |
| Essex Kebab and Pizza | 60 Whalebone Lane South | 529 yd | |
| Roadhouse Grill Ltd | 242 High Road | 592 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 271 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 570 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 682 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 250 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 716 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 735 yd |
| Westlands Playing Fields London Road | grass pitches | 743 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 | 760 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 785 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 901 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 943 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 951 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 1,061 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 | 232.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.