Porters Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2EG 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 2EG and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 4LX, RM8 2BY, RM8 2DY, RM8 2LJ, RM8 2EN, RM8 2DN, RM8 2DW, RM9 4AA, RM8 2DZ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2EG is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 51.1% | -1.9% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 47% | 48.9% | 1.9% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 | 34.2% | 42% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 4.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.9% | 38.1% | -2.8% | 44.2% | -6.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 3.2% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Divorced | 12.8% | 12.2% | -0.6% | 9.1% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 4.5% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 40.2% | 45.2% | 5.0% | 48.4% | -3.2% |
| Good health | 36.7% | 36.2% | -0.5% | 33.6% | 2.6% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.8% | -1.4% | 12.7% | 0.1% |
| Bad health | 7.1% | 4.3% | -2.8% | 4.0% | 0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 1.6% | -0.2% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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% | 22.4% | -9.3% | 18.2% | 4.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.2% | 11.2% | -8.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.2% | 17.6% | 4.4% | 13.4% | 4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.4% | 3.6% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.2% | 27.2% | 13.0% | 33.8% | -6.6% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.5% | -6.2% | 2.8% | 1.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.3% 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 | 2.1% | 6.9% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 0.6% |
| Other Asian | 2.1% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 19.4% | 6.0% | 2.5% | 16.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 3.6% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 0.9% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 74.3% | 54.3% | -20.0% | 81.4% | -27.1% |
| Arab | 1% | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.1% |
In this area, 64.1% 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% | 64.1% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| European Union | 7.6% | 14.7% | 7.1% | 6.1% | 8.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.4% | 2.7% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 9.7% | 10% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 7.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.9% | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.6% | 0.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74% | 64.1% | -9.9% | 83.2% | -19.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 22.8% | 21.2% | 9.8% | 13.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 4.9% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 2.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 5.8% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.5% | 2.5% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62% | 76.7% | -14.7% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 7.3% | 0.9% | 6.4% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 2.2% | 1.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 12% | 13.5% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18% | 37.2% | -19.2% |
| Christian | 58.6% | 46.2% | 12.4% |
| Jewish | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.9% | 6.5% | 10.4% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porters Avenue was 125.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.1% higher than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porters Avenue has the 16th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eastbury and the 143rd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 60.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 74.8%.

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

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-10-11 | £386,519 |
| 314B Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2019-05-31 | £425,100 |
| 314A Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2018-05-16 | £428,460 |
| 332 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2016-09-16 | £326,449 |
| 300 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2015-05-01 | £367,476 |
RM8 2EG area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 12% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 2EG 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Retired | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 25 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Other | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,541 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,566 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 348 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 416 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 788 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 795 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Primary School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,162 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 | 1,318 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,520 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 2,819 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,620 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 | 4,928 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 | 5,071 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,158 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 1,738 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,299 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,834 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 576 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,981 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,422 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 | 390 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 390 yd | |
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym | Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue | 561 yd | |
| Smokey Flame BBQ | 451 Porters Avenue | 600 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab & Cafe | 286 Lodge Avenue | 652 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 543 yd | |
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 561 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Round House Chinese Take Away | 439 Porters Avenue | 573 yd | |
| Whap Whap Kitchen | 443 Porters Avenue | 585 yd | |
| Ho Lee | 465 Porters Avenue | 600 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken and Ribs | 431 Porters Avenue | 600 yd | |
| Flavour Hut | 445 Porters Avenue | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 600 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 804 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 832 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 390 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 480 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 702 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 | 703 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 704 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 728 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 916 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 919 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,067 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 | 212.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.