Selinas Lane is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1QH 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 Selinas Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1QH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1ET, RM8 1HJ, RM6 6ET, RM8 1HU, RM6 6EL, RM6 6EP, RM8 1HX, RM8 1AT, RM8 1AE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 1QH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 49.2% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 50.8% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
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 | 39.8% | 32.3% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 50.2% | 9.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 51.4% | 60% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 21.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 17.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 29.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.2% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 6.5% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 54.6% | 49.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 47.3% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 28.2% | 18.7% | 6.1% | 22.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 47% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 19.3% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 17.7% | 11.0% | 2.9% | 14.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 27.7% | 0.9% | 26.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Selinas Lane was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Selinas Lane has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 255th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesey House Selinas Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,340,000 | 2021-09-03 | £2,471,936 |
| Dovetailed Designs Alfabess Works Selinas Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2016-05-19 | £600,557 |
| Dovetailed Designs Alfabess Works Selinas Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £505,000 | 2016-05-19 | £600,557 |
RM8 1QH area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 1QH 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 1QH 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 465 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 1,024 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 1,102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 1,304 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 | 938 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 | 938 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 | 1,096 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 | 1,096 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 4out of 4 | 1,097 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 4,591 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 2,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,617 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 | 1,099 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,444 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,576 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,855 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 | 1,002 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 1,567 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,664 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,952 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen | Unit 1, Greenburn Centre, Selinas Lane | 41 yd | |
| Boys Cafe | Units 1 And 2, Capricorn Centre, Coppen Road | 108 yd | |
| Big Boys Cafe | Unit 1, Character House, Coppen Road | 113 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | McDonald's Drive In, Eldonwall Trading Estate, Whalebone Lane South | 277 yd | |
| West Ham Training Ground | West Ham Football Club Training Ground, Saville Road | 390 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 569 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 762 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 779 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 966 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirravale Kitchen | 1c, Unit 1, Mirravale Trading Estate, Selinas Lane | 201 yd | |
| Luck Kitchen | 204 High Road | 502 yd | |
| Happy House | 226 High Road | 502 yd | |
| Yummy Chicken De Cafe Lounge Ltd | 222 High Road | 502 yd | |
| Original Fried Chicken | 206 High Road | 502 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 277 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 576 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 757 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 780 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 860 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 393 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 711 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 932 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 994 yd |
| Westlands Playing Fields London Road | grass pitches | 1,042 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,050 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 | 3.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 3.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 8.04 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 8.04 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 0.89 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.