Mayesbrook Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2EA 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 Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, RM8 2EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2EB, RM8 2QS, RM8 2QT, RM8 2DU, RM8 2DP, RM8 2DX, RM8 2DR, RM8 2QR, IG3 9PH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 2EA, 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 | 48.7% | 52.8% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 1.8% |
| Male | 51.3% | 47.2% | -4.1% | 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 | 39.5% | 39.5% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 43% | 1.2% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 9.9% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 5.5% | 3% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 51% | 47.2% | -3.8% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 36.4% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 2.8% |
| Fair health | 8.9% | 11.3% | 2.4% | 12.7% | -1.4% |
| Bad health | 4.6% | 4.6% | 0.0% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 24.6% | 25.1% | 0.5% | 18.2% | 6.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 13.7% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 10.6% | 0.1% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 3.4% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.7% | 17.5% | 5.8% | 16.9% | 0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 27.4% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -6.4% |
| Other | 12.5% | 2.3% | -10.2% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.2% 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 | 1.7% | 11.9% | 10.2% | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 4.9% | 0.6% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 5.5% | 11.4% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 4.1% | -2.0% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 13.3% | 16% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.6% | 0.5% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 59.9% | 47.2% | -12.7% | 81.4% | -34.2% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.7% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 64.5% 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 | 68.6% | 64.5% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -18.7% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.7% | 3.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 7.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 13.8% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68% | 64% | -4.0% | 83.2% | -19.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 22.8% | 21.1% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 7.8% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 3% | -6.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 17% | 2.4% | -14.6% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67% | 76.7% | -9.7% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 1.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 10.5% | 13.5% | -3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.7% | 37.2% | -17.5% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 5.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 25.9% | 6.5% | 19.4% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.4% | 6.0% | -3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Mayesbrook Road was 130.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 46.7% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Mayesbrook Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 142nd highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -42.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2025-07-30 | £438,350 |
| 33 Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £510,000 | 2025-03-05 | £520,914 |
| 57 Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2025-01-13 | £466,501 |
| 21 Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-05-11 | £456,522 |
| 61 Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2023-03-03 | £454,666 |
RM8 2EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% 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 2EA 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 2EA 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 | 81 |
| Part-Time Employee | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 28 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Other | 10 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Education | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| 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 | 4,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,065 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree Junior School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Infant School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | - not rated | 238 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 238 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayespark Primary School Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 616 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 987 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,122 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,644 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 | 2,093 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,490 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 | 2,925 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,559 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 | 5,220 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 | 5,385 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 | 1,627 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,816 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,093 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,464 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,637 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 399 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Sixth Form Centre Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | - not rated | 513 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 558 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 886 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 911 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myla's Cafe and Restaurant | 112 Becontree Avenue | 347 yd | |
| Brilliant Restaurant Cafe | 109 Goodmayes Lane | 464 yd | |
| Oak Tree Cafe | 845-847 Longbridge Road | 519 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 566 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perfect Fried Chicken | 116 Becontree Avenue | 360 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 483 yd | |
| Wing King Ltd | 236 Becontree Avenue | 493 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 517 yd | |
| Bayleaf | 616 Longbridge Road | 566 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 501 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 960 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 348 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 674 yd | |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 698 yd | |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 1,055 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,085 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 | 195 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.