Fordyke Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1PJ 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 Fordyke Road, Dagenham, RM8 1PJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1DJ, RM8 1PL, RM8 1PH, RM8 1BT, RM8 1QP, RM8 1PT, RM8 1PP, RM8 3PJ, RM8 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1PJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -0.9% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | -0.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 36.4% | 38.4% | 2.0% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.9% | 48.9% | 0.0% | 44.2% | 4.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.8% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 5.7% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -3.4% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 5.1% | 1.5% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 (87.7%) 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% | 55.8% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 7.4% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 31.9% | -3.6% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 10% | 8.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.7% | 1.3% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.4% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 22.3% | 24.6% | 2.3% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 9.4% | -10.6% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 9.4% | -4.0% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 12.2% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 23% | 37.4% | 14.4% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.6% 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 | 3.6% | 9% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 5.8% | 11.2% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 9.9% | 6.0% | 2.7% | 7.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 2.2% | -0.7% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 11.9% | 1.7% | 2.5% | 9.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.3% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0.9% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 58.6% | 37.6% | -21.0% | 81.4% | -43.8% |
| Other | 0.5% | 7% | 6.5% | 1.6% | 5.4% |
In this area, 54.4% 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% | 54.4% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 13.3% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 4% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.2% |
| Africa | 6.8% | 8.6% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.7% | 17.9% | 8.2% | 5.6% | 12.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.3% | -3.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71% | 54.1% | -16.9% | 83.2% | -29.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 26.6% | 24.7% | 9.8% | 16.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.2% | 8.4% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 6.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.8% | 4.6% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 76.7% | -9.4% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 5% | 0.9% | 4.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.2% | 37.2% | -22.0% |
| Christian | 39.2% | 46.2% | -7.0% |
| Hindu | 5.3% | 1.7% | 3.6% |
| Muslim | 22.7% | 6.5% | 16.2% |
| Sikh | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 6.4% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fordyke Road was 143.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% higher than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fordyke Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 123rd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 80.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Fordyke Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £413,000 | 2024-11-01 | £433,896 |
| 17 Fordyke Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,500 | 2020-10-30 | £453,426 |
| 24 Fordyke Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2020-02-17 | £430,143 |
| 4 Fordyke Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-10-24 | £394,696 |
| 15 Fordyke Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2018-06-07 | £447,554 |
RM8 1PJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 18 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 432 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 774 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 896 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 980 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 1,116 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 | 464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 890 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,452 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 1,685 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,774 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,650 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,726 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,250 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,803 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,663 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 | 1,336 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,731 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,359 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 51 yd | |
| Millennium Cafe | 12 Whalebone Lane South | 475 yd | |
| Lara Grill | 20 Whalebone Lane South | 475 yd | |
| Lady Tee/s Nigerian Food | 70 Whalebone Lane South | 482 yd | |
| Say Cafe | 48 Whalebone Lane South | 483 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 51 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 464 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 660 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China Gold | 939 Green Lane | 51 yd | |
| Ali's Bangla Kitchen | 919a Green Lane | 51 yd | |
| Becontree BBQ Turkish Kebab & Fish Bar | 925 Green Lane | 51 yd | |
| Maza E Khana | 1028 Green Lane | 86 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 767 Becontree Avenue | 432 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 397 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 475 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 622 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 641 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 891 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 334 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 585 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 594 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 639 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 776 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 802 yd | |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 864 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 155.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 550 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.