Campden Crescent is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2RU 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 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, RM8 2RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2RS, RM8 2BU, RM8 2BE, RM8 2RP, RM8 2AH, RM8 2TX, RM8 2ER, RM8 2SU, RM8 2AA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 2RU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.8% of residents 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 | 49.2% | 48.2% | -1.0% | 51.0% | -2.8% |
| Male | 50.8% | 51.8% | 1.0% | 49.0% | 2.8% |
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 2RU, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 39.5% | 42.3% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 44% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -0.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.7% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7% | 8.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 5% | 3% | -2.0% | 6.1% | -3.1% |
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 | 51.6% | 55.7% | 4.1% | 48.4% | 7.3% |
| Good health | 29.4% | 26.4% | -3.0% | 33.6% | -7.2% |
| Fair health | 12.1% | 12.6% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 3.8% | -0.9% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24.4% | 25.4% | 1.0% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.2% | 10.7% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 10.7% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.9% | 4.7% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14.4% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.9% | 30.1% | 14.2% | 33.8% | -3.7% |
| Other | 14% | 4% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.1% 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 | 3.8% | 6.1% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 2.2% | 11.4% | 9.2% | 3.1% | 8.3% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% | 10.6% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 7.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 6.8% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
| Black African | 13.7% | 11.6% | -2.1% | 2.5% | 9.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 2.8% | 1.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.5% | -2.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 50% | 39.1% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -42.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.1% | 0% | -1.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.3% | 3.0% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
In this area, 61.4% 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 | 70.1% | 61.4% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| European Union | 5.5% | 9.6% | 4.1% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 7.3% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.5% | 16.9% | 3.4% | 5.6% | 11.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.8% | 61.1% | -8.7% | 83.2% | -22.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3% | 30.4% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 20.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 1.3% | -6.7% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.9% | 2.5% | -13.4% | 1.9% | 0.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 74% | 76.7% | -2.7% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.1% | 37.2% | -18.1% |
| Christian | 39.8% | 46.2% | -6.4% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 30% | 6.5% | 23.5% |
| Other religion | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Campden Crescent was 39.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 55.4% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Campden Crescent has the 10th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 86th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 55.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £435,000 | 2024-12-19 | £458,257 |
| 72 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £386,000 | 2023-11-29 | £417,807 |
| 64 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2023-10-31 | £456,185 |
| 44 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2019-06-17 | £388,509 |
| 46 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2016-09-16 | £443,970 |
RM8 2RU area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 18% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 2RU 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 | 100 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 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 | 4,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,029 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 507 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 577 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 657 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 688 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 | 1,501 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,744 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,340 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,351 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,355 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 | 4,320 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 | 5,272 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 | 5,429 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 | 1,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,311 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,456 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,529 yd | Free schools | Yes | 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 | 344 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,953 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,986 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,023 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | 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 | 353 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 354 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 392 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 392 yd | |
| Oak Tree Cafe | 845-847 Longbridge Road | 402 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 948 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 990 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 1,074 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf | 616 Longbridge Road | 392 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 415 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 416 yd | |
| The Perfect Fried Chicken | 116 Becontree Avenue | 440 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 202 Bennetts Castle Lane | 522 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 539 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 371 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 693 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 709 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 784 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 869 yd | |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 901 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 979 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 | 995 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,001 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 | 100.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.