Markyate Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2LD 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 Markyate Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LD and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2LP, RM8 2DW, RM8 2LL, RM8 2DN, RM8 2DG, RM8 2LU, RM8 2LB, RM8 2LH, RM8 2LX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2LD 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 Markyate Road was 116.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.5% higher than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Markyate Road has the 20th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Eastbury and the 168th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -11.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 Markyate Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-06-23 | £379,395 |
| 60 Markyate Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2025-02-27 | £201,350 |
| 54 Markyate Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2024-07-11 | £238,403 |
| 88 Markyate Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2023-11-08 | £427,375 |
| 61 Markyate Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2023-02-20 | £401,002 |
RM8 2LD 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 2LD 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 | 4,464 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Junior School and Special Needs Base (MLD) Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 306 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 744 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 744 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 326 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 369 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,171 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 1,291 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 2,225 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,035 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 | 4,160 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,628 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 | 4,907 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 | 5,053 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 | 1,171 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 1,852 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,123 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,225 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,725 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 | 495 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,317 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,387 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar Nurture School Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 1,458 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym | Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue | 372 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 529 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 529 yd | |
| Smokey Flame BBQ | 451 Porters Avenue | 606 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab & Cafe | 286 Lodge Avenue | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 372 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Round House Chinese Take Away | 439 Porters Avenue | 583 yd | |
| Whap Whap Kitchen | 443 Porters Avenue | 593 yd | |
| Ho Lee | 465 Porters Avenue | 606 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken and Ribs | 431 Porters Avenue | 606 yd | |
| Flavour Hut | 445 Porters Avenue | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 606 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 836 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 1,044 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 240 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 465 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 | 504 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 506 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 527 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 536 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 679 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 742 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,017 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 | 192.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.