Lodge Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2HE 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 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2HY, RM8 2HQ, RM8 2BJ, RM8 2HG, RM8 2HW, RM8 2EY, RM8 2HF, RM8 2HN, RM8 2EE.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2HE 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 | 52.8% | 51.5% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 47.2% | 48.5% | 1.3% | 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 | 39.3% | 38.3% | -1.0% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.5% | 42.6% | 2.1% | 44.2% | -1.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 6.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 6% | -3.9% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 5.5% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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.
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 | 36.4% | 61.4% | 25.0% | 48.4% | 13.0% |
| Good health | 42.6% | 27.4% | -15.2% | 33.6% | -6.2% |
| Fair health | 15.2% | 6.9% | -8.3% | 12.7% | -5.8% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.3% | -1.9% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 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 | 26.6% | 24.6% | -2.0% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 10.8% | -5.9% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.3% | 9.5% | -6.8% | 13.4% | -3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 6.5% | 2.5% | 5.3% | 1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 10.8% | -0.3% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.5% | 34.1% | 18.6% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 9.9% | 3.9% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 1.2% | 10% | 8.8% | 1.1% | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 2% | 6.3% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 14.9% | 18.7% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 16.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.1% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.4% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.9% | 1.2% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| White | 68.8% | 45.6% | -23.2% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.9% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 62.6% 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 | 79.3% | 62.6% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -20.6% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 12.3% | 5.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 0.8% | 3.7% |
| Africa | 9.9% | 11.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.8% | 9.3% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 3.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.8% | 63.3% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -19.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 20.3% | 18.6% | 9.8% | 10.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.7% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.9% | 7.6% | -0.3% | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 4.5% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17% | 37.2% | -20.2% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 20.1% | 6.5% | 13.6% |
| Sikh | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lodge Avenue was 39.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 53.2% lower than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lodge Avenue has the 13th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eastbury and the 89th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 27.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -70.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 240 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £303,500 | 2018-03-16 | £387,704 |
| 218 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £282,000 | 2016-12-16 | £367,328 |
| 226 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £198,000 | 2013-09-12 | £418,527 |
| 232 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £153,000 | 2011-04-11 | £353,000 |
| 228 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £47,000 | 1995-07-28 | £340,911 |
RM8 2HE area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 25% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2HE 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 2HE 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 | 67 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 16 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Other | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Construction | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 3,998 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 4,043 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 | 507 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 542 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Infants' School/Manor Longbridge Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 740 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Primary School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | 3out of 4 | 1,075 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 | 740 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,700 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,395 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,627 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 2,721 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,349 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 | 4,493 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 1,982 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,592 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 | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,613 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 2,102 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,144 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,317 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Istanbul Kebab & Cafe | 286 Lodge Avenue | 158 yd | |
| Smokey Flame BBQ | 451 Porters Avenue | 232 yd | |
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym | Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue | 272 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 965 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 965 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 73 yd | |
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 272 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whap Whap Kitchen | 443 Porters Avenue | 229 yd | |
| The Round House Chinese Take Away | 439 Porters Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Ho Lee | 465 Porters Avenue | 232 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken and Ribs | 431 Porters Avenue | 232 yd | |
| Flavour Hut | 445 Porters Avenue | 232 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 232 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 247 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 | 345 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 457 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 495 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 542 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 646 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 802 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 965 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 | 103 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.