Greenway is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1UL 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 Greenway, Dagenham, RM8 1UL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1UP, RM8 1UH, RM8 1XA, RM8 1UJ, RM8 1YD, RM8 1UT, RM8 1UA, RM8 1YR, RM8 1XJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 1UL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 50.3% | -1.2% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 48.5% | 49.7% | 1.2% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 | 36.4% | 41.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 47.7% | 1.0% | 44.2% | 3.5% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.9% | -1.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.4% | -2.3% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 38.9% | 54.4% | 15.5% | 48.4% | 6.0% |
| Good health | 40.3% | 29.5% | -10.8% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 10% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 4.8% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 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 | 33.3% | 26.1% | -7.2% | 18.2% | 7.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 10.1% | -6.0% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 13.5% | -0.7% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.1% | 16.3% | 10.2% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.5% | 25.2% | 5.7% | 33.8% | -8.6% |
| Other | 7.7% | 5.2% | -2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.4% 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 | 4.2% | 19.2% | 15.0% | 1.1% | 18.1% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 8.1% | 4.7% | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 8.6% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.9% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10.2% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 7.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.8% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 2.8% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.2% | -0.4% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 67.8% | 43.4% | -24.4% | 81.4% | -38.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 3.6% | 3.6% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, 55.1% 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 | 74.8% | 55.1% | -19.7% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| European Union | 5.9% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 7.9% | 2.6% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.1% | 19.8% | 11.7% | 5.6% | 14.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.9% | -2.5% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.5% | 55.6% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -27.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 24.7% | 22.5% | 9.8% | 14.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 10.4% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 6.6% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 2.7% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.6% | 76.7% | -18.1% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 7.5% | 0.6% | 6.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 1.4% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Romania | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.5% | 1.2% | 6.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 11.8% | 13.5% | -1.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.1% | 37.2% | -20.1% |
| Christian | 37.6% | 46.2% | -8.6% |
| Hindu | 5.9% | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 30.3% | 6.5% | 23.8% |
| Sikh | 3.6% | 0.9% | 2.7% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Greenway was 18.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 79.3% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Greenway has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 26th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 11.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -83.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Greenway, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2024-09-23 | £469,087 |
| 45 Greenway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-09-07 | £432,686 |
| 56 Greenway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2021-09-30 | £399,961 |
| 60 Greenway, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £268,000 | 2020-12-16 | £321,117 |
| 20 Greenway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-02-27 | £460,435 |
RM8 1UL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 1UL 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 | 92 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 5,004 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 | 287 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 470 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 | 639 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Primary School High Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 4EU | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 725 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 | 341 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,144 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,005 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,062 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 3,772 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 | 1,867 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,183 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,485 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,000 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,194 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 | 613 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,256 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,716 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 2,062 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 | 154 yd | |
| Oruci Coffe & Grill | 2a Bennetts Castle Lane | 218 yd | |
| Troy Cafe & Restaurant | 770 Green Lane | 270 yd | |
| Sanjha Chulha | 754-756 Green Lane | 270 yd | |
| Saphire Restaurant | 790 Green Lane | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 824 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 830 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 888 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 972 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expressa- Pizza, grill,kebabs,burger | 673 Green Lane | 258 yd | |
| Dubai Express Pizza | 6 Bennetts Castle Lane | 265 yd | |
| RS Chicken | 691a Green Lane | 269 yd | |
| BGR Romford | 691a Green Lane | 269 yd | |
| Friendship | 802 Green Lane | 270 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 441 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 838 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 926 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 928 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 1,054 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 481 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 604 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 626 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 716 yd | |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 855 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 970 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,042 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 | 75.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.