Porters Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2AN is located in the Mayesbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2AN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 5YX, RM8 2YB, RM8 2AE, RM8 2HB, RM8 2YA, RM8 2HA, RM8 2YH, RM9 5YA, RM8 2YD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2AN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 51.5% | -0.7% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 48.5% | 0.7% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 40.2% | 40.8% | 0.6% | 37.9% | 2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 41.2% | 3.3% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 8% | 10.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 3.8% | -3.3% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 49.1% | 50.9% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 25.6% | 31.3% | 5.7% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 17.4% | 11.6% | -5.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 4.8% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.8% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% |
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 | 31.7% | 22.8% | -8.9% | 18.2% | 4.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.1% | 11.2% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 17.8% | 2.2% | 13.4% | 4.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 3.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 14.7% | 7.1% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 27.4% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.1% | -2.7% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.8% 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 | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% | 3.7% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 3.4% | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 0.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.8% | 9.3% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 20.5% | 8.2% | 2.5% | 18.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.4% | 0.3% | -3.1% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 66.2% | 51.8% | -14.4% | 81.4% | -29.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 61% 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 | 75.1% | 61% | -14.1% | 83.2% | -22.2% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 13.2% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 8.5% | 12.9% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 10.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.8% | 11.4% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.4% | 61.3% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -21.9% |
| 10+ Years | 2% | 23% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 7.9% | 4.8% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.8% | 5.4% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.7% | 2.4% | -11.3% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.6% | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.4% | 37.2% | -18.8% |
| Christian | 56.5% | 46.2% | 10.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3% | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 18.1% | 6.5% | 11.6% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porters Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Becontree average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.6%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 204 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £411,000 | 2024-07-30 | £453,009 |
| 190 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2023-07-03 | £420,315 |
| 200 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2021-10-29 | £403,277 |
| 196 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-03-09 | £375,701 |
| 200 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2017-03-01 | £424,772 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 2AN 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| 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 | 4,963 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,109 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Junior School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 311 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 311 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa RC Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 333 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 391 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 391 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 615 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 620 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,652 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,735 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,587 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 | 4,037 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,076 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 5,464 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 615 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,679 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,907 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 470 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 660 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,229 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,265 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar Nurture School Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 1,362 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 140 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 140 yd | |
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 660 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 735 yd | |
| D&D Hill Cafe | 507 Gale Street | 892 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 927 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 1,004 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 1,004 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza | 1 Hewett Road | 561 yd | |
| Yummy Grill UK Ltd | 70 Wood Lane | 660 yd | |
| Immz's Pizza and Kebab | 14 Porters Avenue | 667 yd | |
| Grill Villa Dagenham Ltd | 9 Porters Avenue | 712 yd | |
| Tee's Shop | 5 Porters Avenue | 712 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 892 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 983 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 1,075 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 1,075 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 136 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 702 yd | |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 729 yd |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 937 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 946 yd |
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,002 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 1,026 yd |
| Barking Sporthouse And Gym GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK LODGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,050 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 151.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.