Faulkner Close is in Dagenham and in Redbridge district. RM8 1TE is located in the Goodmayes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Faulkner Close, Dagenham, RM8 1TE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1TD, RM8 1TF, RM6 4DX, RM8 1YQ, RM6 4EE, RM6 4EA, RM8 1SW, RM6 4DU, RM8 1XD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 1TE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.6% 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 | 49.5% | 49.4% | -0.1% | 51.0% | -1.6% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.6% | 0.1% | 49.0% | 1.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM8 1TE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.9% | 44.9% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 7.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 44.6% | 1.9% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 8% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -4.4% |
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 | 42.8% | 51.9% | 9.1% | 48.4% | 3.5% |
| Good health | 37.9% | 33% | -4.9% | 33.6% | -0.6% |
| Fair health | 11.9% | 12.9% | 1.0% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 1.1% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -2.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 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 | 24.1% | 19.7% | -4.4% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.5% | 11.4% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17% | 14% | -3.0% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 3.4% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 16.5% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.5% | 32.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -1.6% |
| Other | 9.1% | 2.8% | -6.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.4% 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 | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 7.6% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 10.4% | 7.3% | -3.1% | 3.1% | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 8% | 13.8% | 5.8% | 2.7% | 11.1% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 4.2% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
| Black African | 7.3% | 8.2% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.8% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.1% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 3.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 52.9% | 39.4% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -42.0% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0% | 4% | 4.0% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
In this area, 51.4% 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 | 71.3% | 51.4% | -19.9% | 83.2% | -31.8% |
| European Union | 1.5% | 17.7% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 11.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 7.5% | -2.3% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 14.7% | 18.6% | 3.9% | 5.6% | 13.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 51.3% | -19.3% | 83.2% | -31.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 23.7% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 13.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 11.7% | 9.6% | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.3% | 9.1% | 1.8% | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.5% | 4.2% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 10% | 0.9% | 9.1% |
| Other EU countries | 2.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 5.1% | 1.2% | 3.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.7% | 13.5% | -6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13.8% | 37.2% | -23.4% |
| Christian | 41.6% | 46.2% | -4.6% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 32.5% | 6.5% | 26.0% |
| Sikh | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Not answered | 7.1% | 6.0% | 1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Faulkner Close was 155.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.5% higher than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Faulkner Close has the 11th highest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 123rd highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 57.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% 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 Faulkner Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2025-02-28 | £247,020 |
| 18 Faulkner Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £258,000 | 2024-04-30 | £274,329 |
| 16 Faulkner Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2023-10-20 | £228,629 |
| 41 Faulkner Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2023-05-11 | £248,008 |
| 24 Faulkner Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2022-11-22 | £258,543 |
RM8 1TE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1TE 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 | 108 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 5,304 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 975 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 1,029 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 1,039 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 625 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,544 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,953 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,715 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 1,718 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,363 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,089 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 3,426 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 953 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,111 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,329 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,576 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Heath School Hainault Road , Little Heath RM6 5RX | 3out of 4 | 2,071 yd | Foundation 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carib Twist | 1078-1082 High Road | 312 yd | |
| Abigails Cafe | 21 Station Road | 368 yd | |
| Indian Fusion | 27 Station Road | 368 yd | |
| The Best Kebab House | 1098 High Road | 373 yd | |
| Foodies | 1094 High Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 399 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 623 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 874 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Fish Bar | 9-11 Station Road | 368 yd | |
| Awesome Burgers | 1094 High Road | 373 yd | |
| Awsome wings | 1094 High Road | 373 yd | |
| Loaded wraps | 1094 High Road | 373 yd | |
| Smash Burger Co | 1094 High Road | 373 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 376 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 392 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 490 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 574 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 636 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 386 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 687 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 795 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 816 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 829 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 896 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 949 yd |
| St Chads Park Alexander Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 955 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,083 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 109.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.