Peacock Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1YN is located in the Becontree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 2000-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Peacock Close, Dagenham, RM8 1YN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1UU, RM8 1YT, RM8 1YA, RM8 1BL, RM8 1YD, RM8 1UJ, RM8 1XR, RM8 2JG, RM8 1YB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 1YN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.8% 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 | 52.3% | 52.8% | 0.5% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.2% | -0.5% | 49.0% | -1.8% |
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 | 45.7% | 41.7% | -4.0% | 37.9% | 3.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.7% | 45.1% | 9.4% | 44.2% | 0.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 9.6% | -2.6% | 9.1% | 0.5% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.5% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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 | 44.9% | 48.6% | 3.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 38.1% | 33.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 12.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 4.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 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 | 25.1% | 20.5% | -4.6% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 13.1% | -0.7% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 13.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 14.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | -2.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.2% | 32.7% | 10.5% | 33.8% | -1.1% |
| Other | 11.3% | 2.8% | -8.5% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 35.4% 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 | 5.1% | 10% | 4.9% | 1.1% | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.3% |
| Indian | 13.5% | 10.9% | -2.6% | 3.1% | 7.8% |
| Pakistani | 10.2% | 16.7% | 6.5% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
| Black African | 6% | 12.3% | 6.3% | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1.9% | 4% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.7% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 54.7% | 35.4% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -46.0% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
In this area, 64.4% 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 | 71.4% | 64.4% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| European Union | 4% | 5% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 8.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.8% | 20.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | 14.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.2% | 64.4% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -18.8% |
| 10+ Years | 7% | 23.3% | 16.3% | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 7.3% | 3.1% | 2.9% | 4.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.4% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 1.7% | -13.2% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74.8% | 76.7% | -1.9% |
| Ireland | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.5% | 37.2% | -15.7% |
| Christian | 20.3% | 46.2% | -25.9% |
| Hindu | 7.1% | 1.7% | 5.4% |
| Muslim | 38% | 6.5% | 31.5% |
| Sikh | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Not answered | 8.4% | 6.0% | 2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Peacock Close was 132.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.8% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Peacock Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 140th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 31.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 73.7%.

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 Peacock Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-11-21 | £405,426 |
| 6 Peacock Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £366,000 | 2021-06-01 | £427,750 |
| 3 Peacock Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2015-04-27 | £329,968 |
| 3 Peacock Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2010-07-01 | £435,833 |
| 4 Peacock Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £117,000 | 2009-07-10 | £226,033 |
RM8 1YN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 1YN 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 | 103 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Other | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 27 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Education | 21 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Other | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,881 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 | 342 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 354 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | - not rated | 354 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | 3out of 4 | 536 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 626 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 | 302 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,181 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,772 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,825 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 3,058 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 | 2,126 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,871 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,239 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,312 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,915 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 | 510 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 796 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,193 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Cafe & Restaurant | 770 Green Lane | 77 yd | |
| Sanjha Chulha | 754-756 Green Lane | 77 yd | |
| Saphire Restaurant | 790 Green Lane | 77 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 774 Green Lane | 77 yd | |
| Khyber Grill | 800 Green Lane | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 619 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 754 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 1,080 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expressa- Pizza, grill,kebabs,burger | 673 Green Lane | 38 yd | |
| RS Chicken | 691a Green Lane | 42 yd | |
| BGR Romford | 691a Green Lane | 42 yd | |
| Prima Pizza | 685 Green Lane | 69 yd | |
| Friendship | 802 Green Lane | 77 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 214 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 860 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 899 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 984 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 999 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 305 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 381 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 429 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 718 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 831 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 851 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 863 yd | |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 944 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 1,039 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 66.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 65.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.86 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.