Warley Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1JS 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 Warley Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1HX, RM8 1JR, RM8 1JD, RM8 1HU, RM8 1JB, RM8 1JA, RM8 1JP, RM8 1JH, RM8 1NH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1JS 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 1JS, 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 Warley 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.
Warley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Warley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £475,000 | 2025-12-04 | £485,679 |
| 7 Warley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-05-03 | £405,636 |
| 3 Warley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2024-03-21 | £416,453 |
| 79 Warley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £451,000 | 2023-12-13 | £484,837 |
| 33 Warley Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-01-20 | £460,240 |
RM8 1JS 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 1JS 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 1JS 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 | 653 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,057 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 1,191 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Infant School Frizlands Lane , RM10 7HX | - not rated | 1,212 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 | 724 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 | 724 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 | 818 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 | 818 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 826 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 | 4,897 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 | 2,301 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 2,535 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 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,378 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,713 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,193 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 | 730 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,829 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 1,910 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Community special 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 | 205 yd | |
| Boys Cafe | Units 1 And 2, Capricorn Centre, Coppen Road | 249 yd | |
| Big Boys Cafe | Unit 1, Character House, Coppen Road | 252 yd | |
| Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen | Unit 1, Greenburn Centre, Selinas Lane | 305 yd | |
| McDonalds | Whalebone Lane South | 360 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 685 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 883 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 895 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 1,001 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ling Chinese Take Away | 62 Whalebone Lane South | 492 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 32 Whalebone Lane South | 492 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 36 Whalebone Lane South | 492 yd | |
| Essex Kebab and Pizza | 60 Whalebone Lane South | 492 yd | |
| Mirravale Kitchen | 1c, Unit 1, Mirravale Trading Estate, Selinas Lane | 543 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 205 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 524 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 651 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 1,043 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 1,076 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 262 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 715 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 743 yd |
| Westlands Playing Fields London Road | grass pitches | 806 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 | 828 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 922 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 973 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,044 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 | 175.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.