Neasham Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2LX 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 Neasham Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2LU, RM8 2BL, RM8 2LP, RM8 2LH, RM8 2BZ, RM8 2LR, RM8 2LS, RM8 2LT, RM8 2LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2LX is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.9% | 51.6% | -2.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 46.1% | 48.4% | 2.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.9% | 41.6% | 10.7% | 37.9% | 3.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 43.1% | -5.5% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 7.8% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 6% | 2.6% | -3.4% | 6.1% | -3.5% |
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 | 49.1% | 51% | 1.9% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 31.1% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 10.2% | 14.2% | 4.0% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 2.5% | -4.1% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.4% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 28.5% | 19.5% | -9.0% | 18.2% | 1.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.5% | 15% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 5.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 13.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | 0.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.4% | 3.8% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 11.7% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 34.2% | 16.1% | 33.8% | 0.4% |
| Other | 6.8% | 2.3% | -4.5% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 57.5% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 1.2% | 5.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.4% | 2.7% | -2.7% | 3.1% | -0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.7% | -0.2% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 11.7% | 18.6% | 6.9% | 2.5% | 16.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 3% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.4% | -1.0% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.5% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 69.5% | 57.5% | -12.0% | 81.4% | -23.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Arab | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 58.7% 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 | 74% | 58.7% | -15.3% | 83.2% | -24.5% |
| European Union | 4.8% | 17.8% | 13.0% | 6.1% | 11.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 10.2% | 12% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 9.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.5% | 8.5% | 1.0% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 58.4% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -24.8% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 27.4% | 24.1% | 9.8% | 17.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.7% | 8.4% | 5.7% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 4.3% | -3.2% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.5% | 1.4% | -12.1% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.3% | 76.7% | -13.4% |
| Italy | 3% | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 6.1% | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 6.1% | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.9% | 13.5% | -1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.2% | 37.2% | -11.0% |
| Christian | 53.8% | 46.2% | 7.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10.7% | 6.5% | 4.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 4.9% | 6.0% | -1.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Neasham Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eastbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Neasham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £317,500 | 2021-03-25 | £383,389 |
| 38 Neasham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2020-12-18 | £361,292 |
| 48 Neasham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £348,000 | 2020-09-01 | £423,600 |
| 58 Neasham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £343,000 | 2020-02-14 | £415,603 |
| 36 Neasham Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2019-03-14 | £403,429 |
RM8 2LX area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 2LX area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 2LX 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 | 90 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Unemployed | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| 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 | 4,253 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,335 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 | 202 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 263 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 950 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 995 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 1,056 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,693 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,735 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,673 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 | 4,819 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,861 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 | 1,406 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,887 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,012 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,604 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 | 659 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,509 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,183 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,219 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 | 274 yd | |
| Smokey Flame BBQ | 451 Porters Avenue | 457 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab & Cafe | 286 Lodge Avenue | 460 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 647 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 647 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 274 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 332 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Round House Chinese Take Away | 439 Porters Avenue | 435 yd | |
| Whap Whap Kitchen | 443 Porters Avenue | 444 yd | |
| Ho Lee | 465 Porters Avenue | 457 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken and Ribs | 431 Porters Avenue | 457 yd | |
| Flavour Hut | 445 Porters Avenue | 457 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 457 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 907 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 1,055 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 1,061 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 272 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 | 416 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 418 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 454 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 454 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 645 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 702 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 897 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 901 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 178.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.