Stevens Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2QP 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 Stevens Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2QL, RM8 2UT, RM8 2TR, RM8 2PU, RM8 2QA, RM8 2QJ, RM8 2UR, RM8 2SL, RM8 2PX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 2QP is primarily male, with 53.2% 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 | 50.8% | 46.8% | -4.0% | 51.0% | -4.2% |
| Male | 49.2% | 53.2% | 4.0% | 49.0% | 4.2% |
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 | 35.6% | 36.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 47.5% | -0.5% | 44.2% | 3.3% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.7% | 0.4% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 8.4% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -0.7% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.7% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -2.4% |
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 | 47.7% | 53% | 5.3% | 48.4% | 4.6% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 31.1% | -2.4% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13% | -1.0% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 2.6% | -0.5% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 26.1% | 21.9% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 3.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.4% | 11.3% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 22.2% | 15% | -7.2% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.5% | 10.6% | 2.1% | 16.9% | -6.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.7% | 31.9% | 15.2% | 33.8% | -1.9% |
| Other | 9.8% | 4.7% | -5.1% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 48.9% 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 | 5.2% | 8.3% | 3.1% | 1.1% | 7.2% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 6% | 0.8% | 3.1% | 2.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 10.6% | 8.5% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 14.9% | 4.2% | 2.5% | 12.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.4% | -2.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 61.5% | 48.9% | -12.6% | 81.4% | -32.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 2.6% | 3.4% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
In this area, 60.6% 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 | 73.6% | 60.6% | -13.0% | 83.2% | -22.6% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 13.9% | 7.7% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 9.5% | 8.7% | -0.8% | 2.7% | 6.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.6% | 14.3% | 6.7% | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.7% | 60.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -22.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 24.6% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 14.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 7.7% | 3.4% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 4.5% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 2.4% | -10.2% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.8% | 76.7% | -11.9% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 9.7% | 0.3% | 9.4% |
| Poland | 0.8% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
| Romania | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| No passport held | 5.5% | 13.5% | -8.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 49.9% | 46.2% | 3.7% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 21.7% | 6.5% | 15.2% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stevens Road was 27.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 68.5% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stevens Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 47th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -72.8%.

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.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 Stevens Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2023-12-11 | £468,006 |
| 15 Stevens Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £276,000 | 2022-12-22 | £289,677 |
| 33 Stevens Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2021-12-14 | £437,500 |
| 75 Stevens Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £367,000 | 2021-02-26 | £439,739 |
| 79 Stevens Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2020-12-18 | £443,333 |
RM8 2QP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 9% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 97 |
| Self-Employed | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Education | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,398 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,436 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 166 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 372 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 634 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Primary School Castleton Road , Goodmayes IG3 9RW | 3out of 4 | 688 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 852 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 794 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,259 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 4,266 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 | 1,577 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 2,740 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| 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 | 630 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,062 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,813 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,136 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myla's Cafe and Restaurant | 112 Becontree Avenue | 517 yd | |
| Troy Cafe & Restaurant | 770 Green Lane | 593 yd | |
| Sanjha Chulha | 754-756 Green Lane | 593 yd | |
| Saphire Restaurant | 790 Green Lane | 593 yd | |
| Tasty African Food | 774 Green Lane | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 313 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wing King Ltd | 236 Becontree Avenue | 154 yd | |
| The Perfect Fried Chicken | 116 Becontree Avenue | 302 yd | |
| Dubai Express Pizza | 6 Bennetts Castle Lane | 547 yd | |
| Friendship | 802 Green Lane | 593 yd | |
| Greggs | 792 Green Lane | 593 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 656 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 838 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 451 yd |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 710 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 837 yd | |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 839 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 853 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 948 yd | |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 986 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 | 114.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.