Green Lane is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1YX is located in the Becontree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1YX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1XU, RM8 1XS, RM8 1XT, RM8 1YB, IG3 9RU, RM8 2PR, RM8 2PS, RM8 1YA, IG3 9RS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 1YX has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 45.3% | 47.4% | 2.1% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 54.7% | 52.6% | -2.1% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 | 51.6% | 40.8% | -10.8% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 32.4% | 48.7% | 16.3% | 44.2% | 4.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.5% | 2.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 6.3% | -3.0% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 54.7% | 60.7% | 6.0% | 48.4% | 12.3% |
| Good health | 36% | 28.8% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -4.8% |
| Fair health | 7.6% | 8.8% | 1.2% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -3.3% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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 | 12.1% | 27% | 14.9% | 18.2% | 8.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.9% | 11.1% | 1.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.1% | 15.9% | 8.8% | 13.4% | 2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.1% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.4% | 24.3% | -8.1% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 28% | 6.9% | -21.1% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.6% 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 | 11% | 26.9% | 15.9% | 1.1% | 25.8% |
| Chinese | 2.5% | 1.8% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Indian | 9.7% | 6.7% | -3.0% | 3.1% | 3.6% |
| Pakistani | 11% | 10.2% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 7.5% |
| Other Asian | 10.6% | 1.8% | -8.8% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 18.6% | 17.3% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 14.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 5.5% | 0.7% | -4.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| White | 20.8% | 16.6% | -4.2% | 81.4% | -64.8% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Other | 4.2% | 7.1% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 36.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 26.3% | 36.1% | 9.8% | 83.2% | -47.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 22.1% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 16.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3% | 1.1% | -1.9% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 25.8% | 10.5% | -15.3% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.4% | 29.8% | -6.6% | 5.6% | 24.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 23.4% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 25.4% | 36% | 10.6% | 83.2% | -47.2% |
| 10+ Years | 18.2% | 23.4% | 5.2% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.2% | 16.4% | 9.2% | 2.9% | 13.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 22% | 12.9% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 10.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.1% | 11.2% | -15.9% | 1.9% | 9.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 45.3% | 76.7% | -31.4% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 14.3% | 0.6% | 13.7% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 6.6% | 1.5% | 5.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 12.2% | 1.2% | 11.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 4.9% | 13.5% | -8.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.1% | 37.2% | -29.1% |
| Christian | 29.1% | 46.2% | -17.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 51.6% | 6.5% | 45.1% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Green Lane was 216.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 143.6% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Green Lane has the 3rd highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 67th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 115.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 708 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-10-31 | £385,820 |
| 706 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2023-07-21 | £100 |
| 740 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2023-03-30 | £457,356 |
| 700 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2022-05-12 | £532,428 |
| 714 - 720 Green Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2022-02-24 | £102 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1YX area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Full-Time Employee | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Retired | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 0 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,640 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | 3out of 4 | 287 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 378 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 392 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | - not rated | 392 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 589 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 | 210 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Chadwell Heath Foundation School Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,106 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,858 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,348 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 | 2,088 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,122 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 | 1,948 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,185 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,669 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 | 261 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 694 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 763 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 950 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aunty's Cahi Khana | 2 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 49 yd | |
| Merhaba | 22 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 101 yd | |
| Mumzies | 1 Brooks Parade, Green Lane | 139 yd | |
| Sapphire Restaurant Ltd T/A Original Lahori Dera | 760 Green Lane | 173 yd | |
| Troy Cafe & Restaurant | 770 Green Lane | 245 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 463 yd | |
| The Greyhound Public House | 900 High Road | 706 yd | |
| Barley Bowls Club | Thackeray Drive | 894 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiano Pizza | 740 Green Lane | 3 yd | |
| Papas Peri Peri Grill | 732 Green Lane | 3 yd | |
| Lezet Kebab House | 710 Green Lane | 3 yd | |
| Kings Doner Kebab | 738 Green Lane | 3 yd | |
| Flavours Gelato Dagenham Green Lane | 726a Green Lane | 12 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 49 yd | |
| Tesco Stores Ltd (Store) | 822 High Road | 765 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Limited | Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 893 yd | |
| Home Bargains | Unit 1, Grove Farm Retail Park, 1015-1021 High Road | 912 yd | |
| B B Fatima Cash and Carry | 1171 High Road | 1,092 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 142 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 215 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 247 yd |
| The Gym (London Chadwell Heath) HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 596 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 647 yd |
| Ldg Fitness Centre (Chadwell Heath) (Closed) TRAFALGAR HOUSE TRAFALGAR HOUSE HIGH ROAD | health and fitness suite | 742 yd |
| Barley Lane Recreation Ground ILFRACOMBE GARDENS | tennis courts | 766 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 801 yd | |
| Barley Lane Primary School HUXLEY DRIVE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 994 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,058 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 | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 77.8% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 62.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.