Holden Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2QT is located in the Becontree electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1990-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Holden Close, Dagenham, RM8 2QT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2QS, RM8 2EB, RM8 2EA, IG3 9PH, RM8 2DU, RM8 2DX, RM8 2QR, IG3 9PJ, RM8 2DP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2QT 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 | 50.7% | 51.1% | 0.4% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.9% | -0.4% | 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.
In the immediate area around RM8 2QT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 49.3% | 46.1% | -3.2% | 37.9% | 8.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 31.7% | 37.9% | 6.2% | 44.2% | -6.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.8% | -0.3% | 9.1% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 2.7% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 52.9% | 48% | -4.9% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 27.8% | 37.1% | 9.3% | 33.6% | 3.5% |
| Fair health | 11.8% | 11% | -0.8% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 3.4% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.6% | -1.0% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22% | 15.5% | -6.5% | 18.2% | -2.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.3% | 10.1% | -6.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.6% | 12% | 1.4% | 13.4% | -1.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.2% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 14.7% | 7.2% | 16.9% | -2.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.4% | 37.2% | 6.8% | 33.8% | 3.4% |
| Other | 11% | 7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 4.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.6% 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 | 1% | 9.4% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 8.3% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 5.6% | 5.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 2.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.2% | 13.7% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 11.0% |
| Other Asian | 3.6% | 2% | -1.6% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
| Black African | 15.4% | 7.7% | -7.7% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.3% | -2.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 55.6% | 45.6% | -10.0% | 81.4% | -35.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.7% | 6.3% | 5.6% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 56.2% 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 | 67% | 56.2% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 16.7% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 10.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.1% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 10.1% | 8.2% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.1% | 13.8% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66% | 55.9% | -10.1% | 83.2% | -27.3% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 25.3% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 15.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 9.8% | 5.6% | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 5.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 3.1% | -12.6% | 1.9% | 1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| France | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Spain | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.5% | 1.5% | 3.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 37.2% | 46.2% | -9.0% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Muslim | 34.9% | 6.5% | 28.4% |
| Sikh | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Holden Close was 52.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 41.4% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Holden Close has the 16th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 133rd lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 19.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -39.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Holden Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-18 | £343,282 |
| 56 Holden Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-02-26 | £342,532 |
| 64 Holden Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2023-09-29 | £267,109 |
| 80 Holden Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-09-26 | £399,341 |
| 59 Holden Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2021-06-25 | £325,402 |
RM8 2QT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Construction | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,137 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,162 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree Junior School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | - not rated | 197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Infant School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | - not rated | 197 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 197 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayespark Primary School Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 633 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 652 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,003 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,095 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,677 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,755 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,164 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,586 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 | 2,802 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,523 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 | 5,305 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,677 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 1,799 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,589 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 378 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 507 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Sixth Form Centre Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | - not rated | 527 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 764 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Restaurant Cafe | 109 Goodmayes Lane | 425 yd | |
| Myla's Cafe and Restaurant | 112 Becontree Avenue | 442 yd | |
| Oak Tree Cafe | 845-847 Longbridge Road | 638 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 684 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perfect Fried Chicken | 116 Becontree Avenue | 393 yd | |
| Wing King Ltd | 236 Becontree Avenue | 469 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 602 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 637 yd | |
| Bayleaf | 616 Longbridge Road | 684 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 624 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 844 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 232 yd |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 588 yd | |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 793 yd | |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 923 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 963 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,007 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 | 142.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.