Claridge Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1TT is located in the Whalebone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Claridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1RR, RM8 1TS, RM8 1ST, RM8 1TJ, RM8 1TU, RM8 1TX, RM8 1BG, RM8 1DY, RM8 1UA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 1TT has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% 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 | 48.3% | 49.6% | 1.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 51.7% | 50.4% | -1.3% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 1TT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% 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 | 40.8% | 44.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.8% | 41.3% | 0.5% | 44.2% | -2.9% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 9.1% | -2.7% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.8% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) 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 | 40.5% | 55.4% | 14.9% | 48.4% | 7.0% |
| Good health | 37.7% | 31% | -6.7% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.8% | -1.1% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 20.6% | -12.7% | 18.2% | 2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.2% | 12.4% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 14.2% | -2.0% | 13.4% | 0.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.6% | 13.1% | 6.5% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.6% | 35.8% | 15.2% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 9.2% | 0.4% | -8.8% | 2.8% | -2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 0% | 10.5% | 10.5% | 1.1% | 9.4% |
| Indian | 5% | 5.5% | 0.5% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 7.3% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 8.7% | 6.8% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 10.3% | 8.8% | -1.5% | 2.5% | 6.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.8% | 0.5% | -2.3% | 1.0% | -0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.4% | 1.5% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 62% | 48.9% | -13.1% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.3% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 76.6% | 59.2% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 15.1% | 10.7% | 6.1% | 9.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Africa | 8.4% | 8.3% | -0.1% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.2% | 14.1% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 8.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 59.2% | -16.5% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 26.2% | 25.3% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 8.8% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 4% | -6.0% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 1.8% | -7.9% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.3% | 1.5% | 2.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.8% | 13.5% | -5.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 26.1% | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Claridge Road was 166.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 87.9% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Claridge Road has the 8th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 103rd highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 83.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -22.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35 Claridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2026-01-30 | £406,608 |
| 6 Claridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2025-08-04 | £398,379 |
| 16 Claridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,500 | 2024-09-27 | £394,438 |
| 21 Claridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2023-10-09 | £402,308 |
| 39 Claridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2023-06-16 | £382,683 |
RM8 1TT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 1TT 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 1TT 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 | 101 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 5,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Junior School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | - not rated | 699 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 805 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | - not rated | 805 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 | 776 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 1,550 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 | 1,550 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 3,610 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 | 2,163 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,322 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 | 1,751 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,819 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,308 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,893 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,944 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 923 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,072 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,212 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,478 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,680 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squires Cafe & African Restaurant ltd | Unit G2, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 244 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 41-51 Freshwater Road | 457 yd | |
| Palwan Da Dera | 733 Green Lane | 489 yd | |
| Oruci Coffe & Grill | 2a Bennetts Castle Lane | 556 yd | |
| Best Cafe | Unit 1, Dominion Works, Freshwater Road | 565 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 698 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 798 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 832 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Kitchen | Unit G15, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 183 yd | |
| Vidavina Kitchen | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 207 yd | |
| Wingsurway | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 207 yd | |
| KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 207 yd | |
| Big Bang Burgers | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 207 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 779 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 853 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 857 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 873 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 975 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 | 326 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 676 yd | |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 777 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 929 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 935 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,079 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 | 142.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.