Holbein Terrace is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2NU 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 Holbein Terrace, Dagenham, RM8 2NU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2NR, RM8 2HL, RM8 2NW, RM8 2HJ, RM8 2NL, RM8 2NP, RM8 2NJ, RM8 2ES, RM8 2NN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2NU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 51.3% | -1.3% | 51.0% | 0.3% |
| Male | 47.4% | 48.7% | 1.3% | 49.0% | -0.3% |
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 | 33.2% | 35.2% | 2.0% | 37.9% | -2.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.3% | 48.4% | 0.1% | 44.2% | 4.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 1.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 7.8% | -3.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 7% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 0.9% |
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 | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 34.3% | 2.9% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 14.7% | 10.9% | -3.8% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 4.1% | -0.7% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2NU this area, 28.7% 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 | 31.5% | 28.7% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.2% | 8.2% | -9.0% | 9.6% | -1.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.4% | 10.7% | -5.7% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 4.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 7% | -2.7% | 16.9% | -9.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.6% | 40.2% | 27.6% | 33.8% | 6.4% |
| Other | 11.8% | 1.2% | -10.6% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.1% 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 | 2.9% | 11.4% | 8.5% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 1.5% | -2.3% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 13.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 14.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.5% | 0.6% | -2.9% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 67.9% | 50.1% | -17.8% | 81.4% | -31.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 57.4% 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 | 77.6% | 57.4% | -20.2% | 83.2% | -25.8% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 18.5% | 13.1% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 10.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.4% | 10% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 77.2% | 57.2% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -26.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 30.5% | 27.0% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.8% | 7% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.8% | 1.8% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 3.5% | -7.1% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.5% | 76.7% | -7.2% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 5.6% | 0.3% | 5.3% |
| Poland | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 5.9% | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 6.2% | 13.5% | -7.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 17.6% | 37.2% | -19.6% |
| Christian | 51.5% | 46.2% | 5.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.1% | 1.7% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 22.4% | 6.5% | 15.9% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holbein Terrace was 100.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 14.6% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Holbein Terrace has the 19th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 197th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 51.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 53.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Holbein Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2020-09-18 | £508,124 |
| 3 Holbein Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2015-01-09 | £378,816 |
| 2 Holbein Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2008-05-13 | £370,552 |
| 2 Holbein Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2006-07-07 | £368,639 |
| 3 Holbein Terrace, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £163,000 | 2004-07-26 | £392,311 |
RM8 2NU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 16% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 2NU 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 34 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| 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 | 4,347 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out 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 | 354 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 396 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 547 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 841 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 | 1,492 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,785 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,122 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,458 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,572 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,489 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 | 5,063 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 | 5,217 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 | 1,152 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,150 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,317 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,372 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 | 224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,619 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,178 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 378 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 378 yd | |
| Oak Tree Cafe | 845-847 Longbridge Road | 417 yd | |
| Myla's Cafe and Restaurant | 112 Becontree Avenue | 542 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 602 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 672 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 910 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf | 616 Longbridge Road | 378 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 427 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 449 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 4 Lodge Avenue | 451 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar Ozzy's Crew | 4 Lodge Avenue | 451 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 536 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 414 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 432 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 541 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 567 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 616 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 660 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 | 738 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 831 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 981 yd | |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 985 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.