Longbridge Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2AR 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 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2AR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2FF, RM8 2DD, RM8 2FT, RM8 2FL, RM8 2DB, RM8 2FU, RM8 2GP, RM8 2FY, RM8 2GJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 2AR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.1% 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 | 50.5% | 54.1% | 3.6% | 51.0% | 3.1% |
| Male | 49.5% | 45.9% | -3.6% | 49.0% | -3.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM8 2AR, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 49.3% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 46.3% | 49.3% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 11.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.5% | 31% | -0.5% | 44.2% | -13.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 7.6% | -2.0% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 8.3% | 3.7% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 (88.8%) 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 | 45.8% | 58.6% | 12.8% | 48.4% | 10.2% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 30.2% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -3.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 7.7% | -4.3% | 12.7% | -5.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 23.8% | 15.2% | -8.6% | 18.2% | -3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.6% | 12.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 2.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 11.3% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 13.4% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 40.3% | 9.8% | 33.8% | 6.5% |
| Other | 10.1% | 4.7% | -5.4% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.7% 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 | 3% | 4.4% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 4.1% | 1.5% | -2.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 6% | 3.7% | -2.3% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 8.8% | 6.4% | -2.4% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 10.9% | 36.8% | 25.9% | 2.5% | 34.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 5.9% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.9% | 1.8% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 51.8% | 25.7% | -26.1% | 81.4% | -55.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
In this area, 50.6% 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 | 59.3% | 50.6% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| European Union | 8.6% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 6.1% | 12.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 1.8% | -1.4% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 10.3% | 15.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 16.3% | 7.9% | -8.4% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 5.5% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58.7% | 50.6% | -8.1% | 83.2% | -32.6% |
| 10+ Years | 6.9% | 27.4% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9% | 10.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 7.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.7% | 4.4% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.4% | 76.7% | -14.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 7.2% | 0.6% | 6.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 6.3% | 1.5% | 4.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.2% | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.5% | 37.2% | -24.7% |
| Christian | 60.5% | 46.2% | 14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 17.2% | 6.5% | 10.7% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.4% | 6.0% | -0.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Longbridge Road was 248.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 182.9% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Longbridge Road has the highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 42nd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 133.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.0%.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 103 Academy Court, 566 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £318,000 | 2024-09-30 | £355,588 |
| Flat 215 Academy Court, 566 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £332,500 | 2024-09-26 | £371,802 |
| Flat 221 Academy Court, 566 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-07-12 | £375,383 |
| Flat 120 Academy Court, 566 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2024-04-29 | £362,832 |
| Flat 223 Academy Court, 566 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-04-11 | £216,616 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 2AR 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 | 132 |
| Part-Time Employee | 60 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 60 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Other | 23 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Looking after home or family | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Education | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Information and communication | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,444 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayespark Primary School Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| South Park Primary School Water Lane , Seven Kings IG3 9HF | 3out of 4 | 1,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,749 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,509 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,631 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,792 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,018 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,844 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 872 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,363 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 2,339 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The General Shish | 574 Longbridge Road | 34 yd | |
| Oak Tree Cafe | 845-847 Longbridge Road | 310 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 316 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 316 yd | |
| Myla's Cafe and Restaurant | 112 Becontree Avenue | 536 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 739 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 1,061 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs Chicken & Pizza | 594 Longbridge Road | 35 yd | |
| Dinner Box | Dinner Box, 584 Longbridge Road | 35 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 4 Lodge Avenue | 198 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar Ozzy's Crew | 4 Lodge Avenue | 198 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 296 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 187 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 204 yd |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 337 yd | |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 468 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 553 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 629 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 | 674 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 946 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 967 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,038 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 129.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.