Fossway is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1UJ is located in the Valence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Fossway, Dagenham, RM8 1UJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1UT, RM8 1BL, RM8 1YR, RM8 1XA, RM8 1YD, RM8 1YN, RM8 1UL, RM8 1UU, RM8 1YT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1UJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.8% | 1.1% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.2% | -1.1% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 | 36.6% | 38% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 48.7% | 7.3% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 6.2% | 1.7% | -4.5% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 5.8% | -4.1% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.3% | -1.5% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 44.5% | 47.9% | 3.4% | 48.4% | -0.5% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 33.1% | 0.8% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.7% | 13.6% | -3.1% | 12.7% | 0.9% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4% | -1.3% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 31.8% | 22.6% | -9.2% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 6% | -11.5% | 9.6% | -3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 13.8% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.4% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 18.1% | 9.5% | 16.9% | 1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.9% | 32.7% | 11.8% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3.4% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 29.1% 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 | 4.5% | 14.1% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 13.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 5.7% | 7.8% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 11% | 21.3% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 18.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 15.1% | 3.9% | 2.5% | 12.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.4% | -1.5% | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 54.3% | 29.1% | -25.2% | 81.4% | -52.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 3.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 63.5% 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 | 68.9% | 63.5% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 4.6% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 8.6% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.4% | 19.5% | 7.1% | 5.6% | 13.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.2% | 63.5% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 28.1% | 26.7% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 3.8% | -3.1% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.1% | 2.4% | -6.7% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.4% | 2.2% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 77.2% | 76.7% | 0.5% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 5.6% | 1.2% | 4.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 28.5% | 46.2% | -17.7% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 41% | 6.5% | 34.5% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fossway was 53.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 38.9% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Fossway has the 16th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 139th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Fossway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2021-01-29 | £501,197 |
| 4 Fossway, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2019-02-22 | £511,174 |
| 22 Fossway, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-04-06 | £476,627 |
| 10 Fossway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2014-04-04 | £293,527 |
| 18 Fossway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2012-11-29 | £432,925 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1UJ 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,880 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 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 363 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 532 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community 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 | 292 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,113 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,179 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 | 3,875 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 | 1,836 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,229 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,369 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,910 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,062 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 | 506 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,605 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,625 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 2,115 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palwan Da Dera | 733 Green Lane | 40 yd | |
| Oruci Coffe & Grill | 2a Bennetts Castle Lane | 89 yd | |
| Troy Cafe & Restaurant | 770 Green Lane | 144 yd | |
| Sanjha Chulha | 754-756 Green Lane | 144 yd | |
| Saphire Restaurant | 790 Green Lane | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 692 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 843 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 954 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 1,077 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expressa- Pizza, grill,kebabs,burger | 673 Green Lane | 143 yd | |
| Friendship | 802 Green Lane | 144 yd | |
| Greggs | 792 Green Lane | 144 yd | |
| Hot & Tasty | 806 Green Lane | 144 yd | |
| LDF Chicken | 762 Green Lane | 144 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 343 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 904 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 968 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 1,016 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 428 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 511 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 558 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 738 yd | |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 764 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 911 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,068 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 | 80.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 110.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.