Overview of RM8 2JS

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Hynton Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2JS 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 Hynton Road, Dagenham, RM8 2JS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.

Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2JT, RM8 2PA, RM8 2PB, RM8 3XT, RM8 2JN, RM8 3YA, RM8 2UU, RM8 2JY, RM8 2JW.

People

Gender

In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 2JS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female43.2%47.2%4.0% 51.0% -3.8%
Male56.8%52.8%-4.0% 49.0% 3.8%

Partnership Status

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 2JS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.6% 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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.3%47.6%8.3% 37.9% 9.7%
Married: Opposite sex42.5%41.1%-1.4% 44.2% -3.1%
Separated4.6%2%-2.6% 2.2% -0.2%
Divorced9.1%7.3%-1.8% 9.1% -1.8%
Widowed4.6%2%-2.6% 6.1% -4.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health43.2%53.1%9.9% 48.4% 4.7%
Good health35.2%25.8%-9.4% 33.6% -7.8%
Fair health14.3%15.2%0.9% 12.7% 2.5%
Bad health6%4.4%-1.6% 4.0% 0.4%
Very bad health1.3%1.5%0.2% 1.2% 0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications22.4%23.9%1.5% 18.2% 5.7%
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 18.7%9.7%-9.0% 9.6% 0.1%
5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels14.6%10.1%-4.5% 13.4% -3.3%
Apprenticeship3.2%2%-1.2% 5.3% -3.3%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels10%21.1%11.1% 16.9% 4.2%
Degree or Similar25.6%25.9%0.3% 33.8% -7.9%
Other5.5%7.3%1.8% 2.8% 4.5%

Culture

Ethnic Group

In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi0%3.5%3.5% 1.1% 2.4%
Chinese0.3%1.2%0.9% 0.7% 0.5%
Indian2.3%6.2%3.9% 3.1% 3.1%
Pakistani12%12.4%0.4% 2.7% 9.7%
Other Asian1%0.9%-0.1% 1.6% -0.7%
Black African6.6%15.6%9.0% 2.5% 13.1%
Black Caribbean2.3%3.5%1.2% 1.0% 2.5%
Other Black1.3%1.5%0.2% 0.5% 1.0%
Mixed White and Asian0.3%0.6%0.3% 0.8% -0.2%
Mixed White and African0.7%1.5%0.8% 0.4% 1.1%
Mixed White and Caribbean2.3%0.9%-1.4% 0.9% 0.0%
Mixed Other0.7%2.1%1.4% 0.8% 1.3%
White67.8%42.5%-25.3% 81.4% -38.9%
Arab1.7%3.5%1.8% 0.6% 2.9%
Other0.7%4.1%3.4% 1.6% 2.5%

Country of Birth

In this area, 62.6% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom77.4%62.6%-14.8% 83.2% -20.6%
European Union3.7%9.1%5.4% 6.1% 3.0%
Rest of Europe2.3%0.3%-2.0% 0.8% -0.5%
Africa5.6%8.5%2.9% 2.7% 5.8%
Middle East and Asia10%17.1%7.1% 5.6% 11.5%
The Americas and the Caribbean1%2.4%1.4% 1.3% 1.1%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK76.1%62.3%-13.8% 83.2% -20.9%
10+ Years1.7%19.9%18.2% 9.8% 10.1%
5-10 Years5.3%6.7%1.4% 2.9% 3.8%
2-5 Years7.3%5.8%-1.5% 2.2% 3.6%
Less than 2 years9.6%5.3%-4.3% 1.9% 3.4%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom61.5% 76.7% -15.2%
France0.6% 0.3% 0.3%
Italy1.7% 0.6% 1.1%
Portugal1.5% 0.5% 1.0%
Spain1.5% 0.4% 1.1%
Lithuania1.2% 0.3% 0.9%
Poland0.6% 1.3% -0.7%
Romania2.3% 0.9% 1.4%
Other EU countries5% 1.5% 3.5%
Central and Western Africa2.3% 0.3% 2.0%
South and Eastern Africa0.9% 0.2% 0.7%
Middle East0.3% 0.1% 0.2%
Southern Asia6.1% 1.2% 4.9%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America1.5% 0.2% 1.3%
No passport held12.8% 13.5% -0.7%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion21.4% 37.2% -15.8%
Christian37.2% 46.2% -9.0%
Hindu1.5% 1.7% -0.2%
Muslim26.1% 6.5% 19.6%
Sikh5.6% 0.9% 4.7%
Other religion0.3% 0.6% -0.3%
Not answered7.9% 6.0% 1.9%

Safety

Is Hynton Road dangerous?

Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hynton Road was 49.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 43.6% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.

Hynton Road has the 13th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 125th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .

Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 8.7%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 52% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

Average Household Income
£45,400
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in RM8 2JS, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Hynton Road are based on 25 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barking And Dagenham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Hynton Road, Dagenham, RM8 2JS

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM8 2JS

Average Price
£357,047
Semi-Detached
£372,927
Terraced
£354,779
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Hynton Road

Average Price
£375,989
Semi-Detached
£384,729
Terraced
£374,797
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Hynton Road

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
5 Hynton Road, Dagenham, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£335,0002021-10-08 £388,571
6 Hynton Road, Dagenham, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£300,0002021-01-22 £353,786
4 Hynton Road, Dagenham, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£329,0002020-12-18 £389,721
17 Hynton Road, Dagenham, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£292,0002020-08-06 £352,196
15 Hynton Road, Dagenham, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£285,0002019-03-01 £359,304
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM8 2JS

Employment

RM8 2JS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% 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 2JS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.

The percentage of student residents living in RM8 2JS area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee55
Self-Employed31
Unemployed26
Looking after home or family25
Student (economically inactive)24
Part-Time Employee22
Long-Term Sick or disabled21
Other20
Retired14
Full-Time Student (with or without job)11

Employment Industry

Education19
Human health and social work activities14
Construction13
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles13
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security12
Administrative and support service activities7
Professional, scientific and technical activities7
Other6
Manufacturing6
Transport and storage6
Financial and insurance activities5
Accommodation and food service activities4
Real estate activities1
Information and communication1

Schools

Nursery

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 4,756 yd Local authority nursery school Yes Mixed More About School

Primary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Burnside Road , RM8 2JN
3out of 4 33 yd Voluntary aided school Yes Mixed More About School
Henry Green Primary School
Green Lane , RM8 1UR
3out of 4 450 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Becontree Primary School
Stevens Road , RM8 2QR
3out of 4 547 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP
- not rated 604 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School
Goodmayes Primary School
Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW
3out of 4 691 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School

Secondary

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Mayfield School
Pedley Road , RM8 1XE
3out of 4 555 yd Foundation school No Mixed More About School
Chadwell Heath Academy
Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS
4out of 4 1,466 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Robert Clack School
Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU
3out of 4 1,762 yd Community school Yes Mixed More About School
The Palmer Catholic Academy
Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU
3out of 4 2,169 yd Academy converter Not Applicable Mixed More About School
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT
3out of 4 2,202 yd Voluntary aided school No Mixed More About School

16 plus

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Barking and Dagenham College
Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU
- not rated 3,928 yd Further education Not Applicable Mixed More About School

All-through

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
The Sydney Russell School
Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT
4out of 4 1,569 yd Academy converter No Mixed More About School
Ark Isaac Newton Academy
1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY
4out of 4 2,305 yd Academy sponsor led Not Applicable Mixed More About School
Atam Academy
Little Heath , RM6 4XX
4out of 4 2,538 yd Free schools Yes Mixed More About School
Loxford School
Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT
4out of 4 2,844 yd Academy converter Yes Mixed More About School
Seven Kings School
Ley Street , IG2 7BT
4out of 4 2,946 yd Community school No Mixed More About School

Not applicable

Ofsted Overall Effectiveness Distance Establishment Type Has Nursery Classes Gender More Info
Al-Noor Primary School
619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP
- not rated 584 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Alamiyah School
113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES
- not rated 1,292 yd Other independent school Yes Mixed More About School
Eastcourt Independent School
1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW
- not rated 1,314 yd Other independent school No Mixed More About School
Newbridge School
161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR
4out of 4 1,917 yd Academy special converter Yes Mixed More About School
Oak House School
61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB
- not rated 2,160 yd Other independent special school Not Applicable Mixed More About School

School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Oruci Coffe & Grill2a Bennetts Castle Lane256 yd
The Vibe (Studio)195-211 Becontree Avenue276 yd
Palwan Da Dera733 Green Lane296 yd
Troy Cafe & Restaurant770 Green Lane314 yd
Sanjha Chulha754-756 Green Lane314 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Goodmayes Bowling ClubGoodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road543 yd
Royal British Legion Club541 Becontree Avenue946 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Dubai Express Pizza6 Bennetts Castle Lane182 yd
Friendship802 Green Lane314 yd
Greggs792 Green Lane314 yd
Hot & Tasty806 Green Lane314 yd
LDF Chicken762 Green Lane314 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Tesco17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane497 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
Energise Health Club For Women
BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE
health and fitness suite634 yd
Valence Primary School - Bonham Site
BONHAM ROAD
637 yd
Mayfield School
PEDLEY ROAD
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches657 yd
Mayfield Leisure Centre
KINFAUNS ROAD
health and fitness suite, swimming pool741 yd
Goodmayes Park
ABERDOUR ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts756 yd
Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath)
KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD
health and fitness suite1,036 yd
The Gym (London Chadwell Heath)
HIGH ROAD
health and fitness suite1,074 yd
All Saints Church Hall
ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE
1,083 yd
Valence Park
GRAFTON ROAD
grass pitches1,088 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed128.3 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed20 Mbit/s
Average upload speed17.4 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.