Burnside Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1XH 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 Burnside Road, Dagenham, RM8 1XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1XD, RM8 1UB, RM8 1YF, RM8 1YG, RM8 1XJ, RM8 1UF, RM8 1TP, RM8 1TL, RM8 1XL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 1XH 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 | 51.9% | 49.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 48.1% | 50.4% | 2.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.7% | 37% | 2.3% | 37.9% | -0.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 50% | 50.9% | 0.9% | 44.2% | 6.7% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 5% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.8% | 4.3% | -0.5% | 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 | 42.7% | 41.5% | -1.2% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 37% | 38.3% | 1.3% | 33.6% | 4.7% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 15.1% | 0.8% | 12.7% | 2.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4% | -0.6% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 25.9% | 22.7% | -3.2% | 18.2% | 4.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.8% | 15.5% | -6.3% | 9.6% | 5.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 12.7% | -2.3% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.7% | 0.0% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 14.3% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -2.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 25.5% | 8.8% | 33.8% | -8.3% |
| Other | 7.8% | 5.6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.3% 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 | 5.4% | 8.6% | 3.2% | 1.1% | 7.5% |
| Indian | 4.9% | 10.6% | 5.7% | 3.1% | 7.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 18.3% | 3.2% | 2.5% | 15.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 60.5% | 39.3% | -21.2% | 81.4% | -42.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.9% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
In this area, 59% 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 | 76.8% | 59% | -17.8% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.7% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.9% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 4.1% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 13.1% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 14.6% | 7.0% | 5.6% | 9.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.7% | 59% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -24.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 28.1% | 26.5% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 4.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.5% | 5.7% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.2% | 2.5% | -10.7% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10% | 13.5% | -3.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.4% | 37.2% | -22.8% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 4.5% | 1.7% | 2.8% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 23% | 6.5% | 16.5% |
| Sikh | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burnside Road was 74.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.9% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burnside Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 229th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Burnside Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2020-01-10 | £405,506 |
| 37 Burnside Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2019-12-06 | £397,431 |
| 41 Burnside Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2017-10-26 | £445,038 |
| 61 Burnside Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-03-15 | £431,534 |
| 29 Burnside Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2014-12-12 | £410,045 |
RM8 1XH area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% 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.
RM8 1XH area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% 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 1XH 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 | 88 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 36 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Education | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Other | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 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 | 5,143 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 | 420 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 533 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 774 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 840 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 | 415 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,602 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 1,777 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,987 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 | 3,761 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 | 1,892 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,007 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 3,381 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 | 750 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,235 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 1,272 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Constance Bridgeman Centre East Wing, Redbridge College , Little Heath RM6 4XT | 3out of 4 | 1,762 yd | Pupil referral unit | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 2,044 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palwan Da Dera | 733 Green Lane | 465 yd | |
| Grub Hub | 41-51 Freshwater Road | 513 yd | |
| Oruci Coffe & Grill | 2a Bennetts Castle Lane | 517 yd | |
| Troy Cafe & Restaurant | 770 Green Lane | 522 yd | |
| Sanjha Chulha | 754-756 Green Lane | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 631 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 647 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 1,045 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 1,064 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddha Kitchen | Unit G15, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 480 yd | |
| Expressa- Pizza, grill,kebabs,burger | 673 Green Lane | 488 yd | |
| RS Chicken | 691a Green Lane | 491 yd | |
| BGR Romford | 691a Green Lane | 491 yd | |
| Vidavina Kitchen | Unit G12, Chadwell Heath Industrial Park, Kemp Road | 496 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 537 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 583 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 600 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 666 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 737 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 | 449 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 509 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 655 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 705 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 739 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 815 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 966 yd | |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 1,026 yd |
| Chadwell Heath Academy CHRISTIE GARDENS | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,028 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 | 159.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.