Bacon Terrace is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2NN is located in the Mayesbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1996-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bacon Terrace, Dagenham, RM8 2NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2NW, RM8 2NJ, RM8 2HJ, RM8 2YL, RM8 2NU, RM8 2NR, RM8 2NL, RM8 2YT, RM8 2ES.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 2NN is primarily male, with 55.9% of the population 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 | 53.8% | 44.1% | -9.7% | 51.0% | -6.9% |
| Male | 46.2% | 55.9% | 9.7% | 49.0% | 6.9% |
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 | 36.4% | 38.3% | 1.9% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.7% | 40.4% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -3.8% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 5.3% | -3.6% | 9.1% | -3.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 13% | 6.9% | 6.1% | 6.9% |
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 | 38.8% | 56.1% | 17.3% | 48.4% | 7.7% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 27.6% | -13.3% | 33.6% | -6.0% |
| Fair health | 12.6% | 12.7% | 0.1% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 2.7% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 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.
In the area around RM8 2NN this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.8% | 30.4% | -6.4% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 9.7% | 8.6% | -1.1% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.2% | 11.8% | -4.4% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 6.8% | 5.2% | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 12.1% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.8% | 28.9% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 8.9% | 1.5% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 47.6% 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 | 5.8% | 11.7% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 10.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.8% | 12.4% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 9.5% | 10% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.8% | 3.1% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 1.5% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.5% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 1.8% | -1.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 67.1% | 47.6% | -19.5% | 81.4% | -33.8% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 62.2% 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 | 76.9% | 62.2% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -21.0% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 5.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 1.6% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 8% | 0.9% | 2.7% | 5.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.2% | 15.8% | 6.6% | 5.6% | 10.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.9% | 62.5% | -14.4% | 83.2% | -20.7% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 23.4% | 22.2% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.4% | 7.6% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 3.6% | -3.5% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.4% | 2.9% | -8.5% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.3% | 76.7% | -8.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 5.8% | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 11.4% | 13.5% | -2.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.8% | 37.2% | -20.4% |
| Christian | 48.8% | 46.2% | 2.6% |
| Hindu | 2.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Muslim | 25.2% | 6.5% | 18.7% |
| Sikh | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bacon Terrace was 43.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.1% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bacon Terrace has the 11th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 98th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Bacon Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2023-01-26 | £324,260 |
| 10 Bacon Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £305,000 | 2021-02-05 | £356,458 |
| 2 Bacon Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2019-08-02 | £364,037 |
| 3 Bacon Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-07-28 | £380,364 |
| 4 Bacon Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £394,000 | 2016-03-24 | £540,845 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 2NN 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 | 109 |
| Retired | 61 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Looking after home or family | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Other | 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 | 4,469 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,791 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 Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 321 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior School and Special Needs Base (MLD) Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | - not rated | 328 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 328 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 484 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 484 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 | 27 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,041 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 1,491 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 | 2,253 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,249 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 | 3,813 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,440 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 | 5,093 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 | 5,243 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 | 1,041 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,253 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,279 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,551 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 | 162 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 890 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 966 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Sixth Form Centre Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | - not rated | 1,305 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 1,479 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 437 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 437 yd | |
| Oak Tree Cafe | 845-847 Longbridge Road | 481 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 571 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 571 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 585 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 811 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf | 616 Longbridge Road | 437 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 4 Lodge Avenue | 478 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar Ozzy's Crew | 4 Lodge Avenue | 478 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 489 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 586 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 949 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 329 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 483 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 488 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 566 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 597 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 | 664 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 749 yd |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 1,011 yd | |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 1,024 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 | 74.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 127.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.