Marlborough Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2EU 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 Marlborough Road, Dagenham, RM8 2EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2ET, RM8 2XR, RM8 2HH, RM8 2ES, RM8 2XP, RM8 2HD, RM8 2YD, RM8 2YJ, RM8 2HJ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 2EU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.7% 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 | 57.5% | 48.3% | -9.2% | 51.0% | -2.7% |
| Male | 42.5% | 51.7% | 9.2% | 49.0% | 2.7% |
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 2EU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.7% 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 | 37.1% | 42.7% | 5.6% | 37.9% | 4.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.9% | 41% | -1.9% | 44.2% | -3.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.7% | -2.2% | 2.2% | -0.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 9.5% | 0.2% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 6.6% | 4.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 44.7% | 53.3% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 30.8% | -6.1% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 9.4% | -2.9% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 5.6% | 5.2% | -0.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 17.8% | 12.9% | -4.9% | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 11.9% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -1.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.1% | 13.2% | 5.1% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.1% | 31.2% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -2.6% |
| Other | 5.8% | 3.7% | -2.1% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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 | 2.2% | 5.2% | 3.0% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 3.4% | 6.7% | 3.3% | 2.7% | 4.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.7% | 2.2% | -2.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 18.2% | 20.1% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 17.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 3.2% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 2.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.5% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 59.8% | 49.9% | -9.9% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 63.3% 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 | 72.6% | 63.3% | -9.3% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| European Union | 5.3% | 13% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 12.5% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 9.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.7% | 9.2% | 2.5% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.3% | 63.2% | -9.1% | 83.2% | -20.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 23.1% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 13.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.4% | 2.5% | -5.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3.5% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.9% | 76.7% | -14.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 7.2% | 0.3% | 6.9% |
| Romania | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.1% | 37.2% | -16.1% |
| Christian | 52% | 46.2% | 5.8% |
| Hindu | 1.5% | 1.7% | -0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 17.4% | 6.5% | 10.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Marlborough Road was 38.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.5% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Marlborough Road has the 9th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 82nd lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 22.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 39.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Marlborough Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2021-05-25 | £371,134 |
| 82A Marlborough Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2021-02-10 | £198,804 |
| 86 Marlborough Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £312,000 | 2020-12-16 | £369,584 |
| 139 Marlborough Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-03-20 | £361,999 |
| 86 Marlborough Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £288,000 | 2019-02-18 | £363,952 |
RM8 2EU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Self-Employed | 49 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,568 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,945 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 341 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 449 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 473 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 923 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 | 1,643 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,824 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,430 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,652 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,299 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 | 5,239 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 | 5,391 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 | 931 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,365 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,580 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 | 6 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,676 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,186 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,222 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 | 445 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 445 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 529 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 587 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 587 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 804 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 985 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 1,054 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza | 1 Hewett Road | 563 yd | |
| Bayleaf | 616 Longbridge Road | 587 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 633 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 649 yd | |
| Yummy Grill UK Ltd | 70 Wood Lane | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 748 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 250 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 440 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 556 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 730 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 783 yd | |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 788 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 798 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 837 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 | 896 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 972 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 | 77 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 124.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.