Temple Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1LX 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 1LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1NS, RM8 1NB, RM8 1NA, RM8 1LU, RM8 1LS, RM8 1ND, RM8 1LT, RM8 1JH, RM8 1JJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 1LX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 51.2% | 53.4% | 2.2% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 46.6% | -2.2% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 | 29.6% | 37.1% | 7.5% | 37.9% | -0.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 54.6% | 50% | -4.6% | 44.2% | 5.8% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 6% | -1.7% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 4.9% | 3% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 (90.6%) 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 | 54.5% | 58% | 3.5% | 48.4% | 9.6% |
| Good health | 29.7% | 32.6% | 2.9% | 33.6% | -1.0% |
| Fair health | 11.6% | 8.5% | -3.1% | 12.7% | -4.2% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 1% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -3.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 23.6% | 18.9% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 0.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.3% | 12% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 14.3% | 0.2% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12% | 15.9% | 3.9% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 32.2% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 9.5% | 4% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.1% 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 | 6.9% | 21% | 14.1% | 1.1% | 19.9% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 3.7% | 10.6% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 8.7% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 1.9% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 16.9% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 4.1% | -3.8% | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 4.6% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0.5% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 56.4% | 27.1% | -29.3% | 81.4% | -54.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 56.8% 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 | 71.8% | 56.8% | -15.0% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 10.6% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.2% | 15.9% | 7.7% | 5.6% | 10.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 2.7% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.3% | 56.8% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -26.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.5% | 27.5% | 23.0% | 9.8% | 17.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 8.9% | 6.7% | 2.9% | 6.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 3.4% | -4.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 3.4% | -12.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Portugal | 3.4% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 2.9% | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Other Europe | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 4.6% | 13.5% | -8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.5% | 37.2% | -26.7% |
| Christian | 40.4% | 46.2% | -5.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.4% | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 32.6% | 6.5% | 26.1% |
| Sikh | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Temple Avenue was 47.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.1% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Temple Avenue has the 17th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Heath and the 118th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 122 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-05-15 | £470,538 |
| 126 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £206,000 | 2023-09-22 | £220,098 |
| 130 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-09-30 | £483,495 |
| 89 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £346,000 | 2020-01-30 | £413,618 |
| 81 Temple Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £399,500 | 2018-12-20 | £485,903 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1LX 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 | 97 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 21 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Education | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Bellamy Infant School Frizlands Lane , RM10 7HX | - not rated | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 857 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,016 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,073 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 1,073 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 | 371 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 | 371 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 | 915 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 | 915 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 928 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 | 4,992 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 | 1,979 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 2,891 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 | 480 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,016 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,068 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 4,254 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 850 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,163 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,546 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings Oak Primary School Salem Baptist Church , London Road RM7 9AQ | - not rated | 2,072 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Whalebone Lane South | 288 yd | |
| OVXO | 58 Whalebone Lane South | 311 yd | |
| Say Cafe | 48 Whalebone Lane South | 314 yd | |
| Lady Tee/s Nigerian Food | 70 Whalebone Lane South | 317 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | McDonald's Drive In, Eldonwall Trading Estate, Whalebone Lane South | 372 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 570 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 841 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 1,050 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ling Chinese Take Away | 62 Whalebone Lane South | 314 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 32 Whalebone Lane South | 314 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 36 Whalebone Lane South | 314 yd | |
| Essex Kebab and Pizza | 60 Whalebone Lane South | 314 yd | |
| The PIZZERT & Grill Ltd | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 434 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 372 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 396 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 411 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 761 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 362 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 378 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 555 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 587 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 608 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 612 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 620 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 754 yd |
| Ford Sports Club (Closed) Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 875 yd |
| Rush Green Training Ground Rush Green Road | grass pitches | 887 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 | 180 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 25.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.