Crystal Way is in Dagenham and in Redbridge district. RM8 1UE is located in the Goodmayes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Ilford South. This postcode has been in use since 1986-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Crystal Way, Dagenham, RM8 1UE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1TZ, RM8 1XG, RM8 1XQ, RM8 1UF, RM8 1UG, RM8 1YE, RM8 1TY, RM8 1XP, RM8 1XF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 1UE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 54.3% | 5.2% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 45.7% | -5.2% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
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 | 41.8% | 34% | -7.8% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36% | 43.5% | 7.5% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 3.9% |
| Divorced | 10% | 10.9% | 0.9% | 9.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 4.8% | -0.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 48.2% | 46.3% | -1.9% | 48.4% | -2.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 38.5% | 1.7% | 33.6% | 4.9% |
| Fair health | 9.6% | 10% | 0.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 3.8% | -0.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 14.2% | 18.5% | 4.3% | 18.2% | 0.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 12.3% | -3.8% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 12% | -6.0% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.3% | 14.4% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.8% | 37% | 10.2% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 11.5% | 4.1% | -7.4% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42% 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% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Chinese | 2.4% | 1.3% | -1.1% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 11.4% | 8% | -3.4% | 3.1% | 4.9% |
| Pakistani | 6.9% | 10.3% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.5% | 4.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 7.5% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 5.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 4% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 4% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 46.1% | 42% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -39.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.9% | 2.3% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 53.3% 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 | 64.1% | 53.3% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 13.8% | 9.0% | 6.1% | 7.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 6% | 5.4% | 0.8% | 5.2% |
| Africa | 9% | 6.5% | -2.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.9% | 17.8% | -1.1% | 5.6% | 12.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.3% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 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 | 63.2% | 53.3% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -29.9% |
| 10+ Years | 3.6% | 26.4% | 22.8% | 9.8% | 16.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.9% | 14.3% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 11.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.4% | 3.5% | -7.9% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 18% | 2.5% | -15.5% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.8% | 76.7% | -13.9% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 2% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 3.8% | 1.7% | 2.1% |
| Muslim | 28.4% | 6.5% | 21.9% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Crystal Way was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 48.2% lower than the Goodmayes average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Crystal Way has the 18th lowest crime rate of 46 local areas in Goodmayes and the 308th highest crime rate of 757 local areas in Redbridge .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 38.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Crystal Way, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2024-07-12 | £210,428 |
| 7 Crystal Way, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2023-08-29 | £372,768 |
| 4 Crystal Way, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £373,000 | 2023-01-09 | £383,817 |
| 29 Crystal Way, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-09-27 | £381,527 |
| 24 Crystal Way, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-06-23 | £203,689 |
RM8 1UE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% 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 1UE 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 93 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Self-Employed | 41 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,904 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 | 301 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 574 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 624 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 690 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 787 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 | 249 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 732 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,862 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,025 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 | 1,785 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,347 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,240 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 554 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 971 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,672 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,047 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Merhaba | 22 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 406 yd | |
| Aunty's Cahi Khana | 2 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 415 yd | |
| Sapphire Restaurant Ltd T/A Original Lahori Dera | 760 Green Lane | 445 yd | |
| Nando's | Unit 2b, Goodmayes Retail Park, 850-860 High Road | 451 yd | |
| Troy Cafe & Restaurant | 770 Green Lane | 460 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 418 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 744 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 922 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kebabish Green lane Ltd | 23 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 404 yd | |
| Prima Pizza | 685 Green Lane | 410 yd | |
| RS Chicken | 691a Green Lane | 412 yd | |
| BGR Romford | 691a Green Lane | 412 yd | |
| The Chinese Gourmet Ltd | 19 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 415 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 415 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 477 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 524 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 635 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 863 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 281 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 411 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 482 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 575 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 707 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 923 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 | 77.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 176.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.