Torrington Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1ND 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 Torrington Road, Dagenham, RM8 1ND and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1NA, RM8 1NH, RM8 1NB, RM8 1JB, RM8 1NJ, RM8 1LX, RM8 1LU, RM8 1JH, RM8 1BA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1ND is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.9% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 0.9% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.1% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -0.9% |
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 1ND there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 52.6% 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 | 31.2% | 33% | 1.8% | 37.9% | -4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50.4% | 52.6% | 2.2% | 44.2% | 8.4% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 6.8% | 6.3% | -0.5% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 7.9% | 5.3% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.8% |
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 | 52.8% | 53.9% | 1.1% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 33% | 31.1% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 11.1% | 1.5% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.5% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 29.7% | 23% | -6.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 8.5% | -4.3% | 9.6% | -1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 19.2% | 10.2% | -9.0% | 13.4% | -3.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 11% | -0.7% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.3% | 39.6% | 19.3% | 33.8% | 5.8% |
| Other | 3.8% | 4.2% | 0.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.6% 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 | 2.6% | 12.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 6.4% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 3.1% | 9.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.9% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 12.2% | 15.3% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.4% | 2.8% | -5.6% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 58.8% | 31.6% | -27.2% | 81.4% | -49.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 63.2% 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 | 79.7% | 63.2% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| European Union | 3.2% | 10.7% | 7.5% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 7.9% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 16% | 10.2% | 5.6% | 10.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 1.5% | -1.7% | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.3% | 63.4% | -14.9% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 20.9% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 2% | 7.6% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.9% | 5.9% | 3.0% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 2.3% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.7% | 76.7% | 1.0% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 5.3% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.1% | 13.5% | -5.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.6% | 37.2% | -27.6% |
| Christian | 39.1% | 46.2% | -7.1% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Hindu | 6.8% | 1.7% | 5.1% |
| Jewish | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Not answered | 3.5% | 6.0% | -2.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Torrington Road was 20.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 81.1% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Torrington Road has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 28th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -17.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Torrington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2023-10-30 | £505,062 |
| 22 Torrington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-12-22 | £472,299 |
| 6 Torrington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-03-18 | £452,822 |
| 8 Torrington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2020-04-14 | £460,161 |
| 19 Torrington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2020-04-09 | £434,946 |
RM8 1ND area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 1% 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 1ND 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 | 102 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Education | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Bellamy Primary School Frizlands Lane , East RM10 7HX | 3out of 4 | 1,088 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,205 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 1,399 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 955 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,956 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 | 2,261 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 | 2,259 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,401 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,792 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 4,148 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 4,290 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 | 1,675 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,328 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 2,615 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,797 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| McDonalds | Whalebone Lane South | 201 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | McDonald's Drive In, Eldonwall Trading Estate, Whalebone Lane South | 228 yd | |
| OVXO | 58 Whalebone Lane South | 287 yd | |
| Say Cafe | 48 Whalebone Lane South | 290 yd | |
| Lady Tee/s Nigerian Food | 70 Whalebone Lane South | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 645 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 781 yd | |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 925 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Ling Chinese Take Away | 62 Whalebone Lane South | 290 yd | |
| King's Flavour | 32 Whalebone Lane South | 290 yd | |
| The Clay Oven | 36 Whalebone Lane South | 290 yd | |
| Essex Kebab and Pizza | 60 Whalebone Lane South | 290 yd | |
| The PIZZERT & Grill Ltd | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 463 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 228 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 351 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 432 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 816 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 474 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 500 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 507 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 550 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 646 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 688 yd |
| Crowlands Heath Golf Course WOOD LANE | golf | 754 yd |
| Wood Lane Sports Centre (Closed) Wood Lane | artificial grass pitch, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 899 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 | 936 yd |
| Westlands Playing Fields London Road | grass pitches | 952 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 | 222.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 27.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.