Temple Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1LL 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 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1LL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1LH, RM8 1LG, RM8 1LJ, RM8 1LN, RM8 1DR, RM8 1LP, RM8 1DS, RM8 1LD, RM8 1LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1LL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.9% | -0.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.1% | 0.6% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 1LL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.1% 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 | 35% | 28.3% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -9.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.5% | 56.1% | 12.6% | 44.2% | 11.9% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 5.7% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Divorced | 10% | 6.1% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 6% | 3.9% | -2.1% | 6.1% | -2.2% |
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 | 51.1% | 47.7% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -0.7% |
| Good health | 29.3% | 36.6% | 7.3% | 33.6% | 3.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 12.1% | -2.0% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 3% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33% | 24.9% | -8.1% | 18.2% | 6.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10% | 14.8% | 4.8% | 9.6% | 5.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 8.3% | -9.7% | 13.4% | -5.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 2.6% | -1.4% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 11.4% | 0.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 16% | 33.6% | 17.6% | 33.8% | -0.2% |
| Other | 8% | 4.4% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.1% 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 | 2.6% | 12.1% | 9.5% | 1.1% | 11.0% |
| Indian | 4.1% | 11.2% | 7.1% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 16.9% | 13.9% | 2.7% | 14.2% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
| Black African | 15.9% | 10% | -5.9% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 2.4% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.6% | 1.8% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 66.7% | 31.1% | -35.6% | 81.4% | -50.3% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 55.9% 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 | 76.7% | 55.9% | -20.8% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11.7% | 6.5% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 9.3% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.6% | 21.3% | 15.7% | 5.6% | 15.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.6% | 56% | -19.6% | 83.2% | -27.2% |
| 10+ Years | 4.1% | 30.4% | 26.3% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.4% | 8.4% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 3.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 1.5% | -9.6% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.4% | 76.7% | -4.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Middle East | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 5.1% | 13.5% | -8.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.3% | 37.2% | -30.9% |
| Christian | 39.3% | 46.2% | -6.9% |
| Hindu | 8.1% | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 40.5% | 6.5% | 34.0% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Temple Avenue was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 65.6% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Temple Avenue has the 15th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 80th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 15.2%.

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 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2024-05-17 | £470,910 |
| 13 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-12 | £325,846 |
| 28 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-05-24 | £432,359 |
| 5 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £451,500 | 2022-03-23 | £503,032 |
| 10 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-02-25 | £419,351 |
RM8 1LL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% 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 1LL 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 | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Other | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 772 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 994 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 1,341 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 248 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,750 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,087 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 | 2,016 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 | 1,835 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,101 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,174 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,928 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,380 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,673 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,978 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVN Pizza Limited | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 176 yd | |
| Millennium Cafe | 12 Whalebone Lane South | 186 yd | |
| Lara Grill | 20 Whalebone Lane South | 186 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 218 yd | |
| Lady Tee/s Nigerian Food | 70 Whalebone Lane South | 275 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 204 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 696 yd | |
| Dagenham Rugby Club | Central Park Lodge, Rainham Road North | 975 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 1,076 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The PIZZERT & Grill Ltd | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 176 yd | |
| Kim Ling Chinese Take Away | 62 Whalebone Lane South | 283 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 32 Whalebone Lane South | 283 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 36 Whalebone Lane South | 283 yd | |
| Essex Kebab and Pizza | 60 Whalebone Lane South | 283 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 186 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 347 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 402 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 599 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 117 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 206 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 231 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 255 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 474 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 642 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 684 yd |
| Ford Sports Club (Closed) Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Rush Green Training Ground Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 908 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 | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.