Overview of RM8 2RU

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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.

People

Gender

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).

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Female49.2%48.2%-1.0% 51.0% -2.8%
Male50.8%51.8%1.0% 49.0% 2.8%

Partnership Status

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Single39.5%42.3%2.8% 37.9% 4.4%
Married: Opposite sex44.2%44%-0.2% 44.2% -0.2%
Married: Same sex0.4%0%-0.4% 0.3% -0.3%
Separated3.9%2.7%-1.2% 2.2% 0.5%
Divorced7%8.1%1.1% 9.1% -1.0%
Widowed5%3%-2.0% 6.1% -3.1%

Health

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Very good health51.6%55.7%4.1% 48.4% 7.3%
Good health29.4%26.4%-3.0% 33.6% -7.2%
Fair health12.1%12.6%0.5% 12.7% -0.1%
Bad health4.7%3.8%-0.9% 4.0% -0.2%
Very bad health2.2%1.5%-0.7% 1.2% 0.3%

Education and Qualifications

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No qualifications24.4%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 Levels15.9%10.7%-5.2% 13.4% -2.7%
Apprenticeship3.9%4.7%0.8% 5.3% -0.6%
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels7.8%14.4%6.6% 16.9% -2.5%
Degree or Similar15.9%30.1%14.2% 33.8% -3.7%
Other14%4%-10.0% 2.8% 1.2%

Culture

Ethnic Group

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.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Bangladeshi3.8%6.1%2.3% 1.1% 5.0%
Chinese1.1%0.8%-0.3% 0.7% 0.1%
Indian2.2%11.4%9.2% 3.1% 8.3%
Pakistani9.9%10.6%0.7% 2.7% 7.9%
Other Asian4.9%6.8%1.9% 1.6% 5.2%
Black African13.7%11.6%-2.1% 2.5% 9.1%
Black Caribbean6.6%4%-2.6% 1.0% 3.0%
Other Black1.6%2.8%1.2% 0.5% 2.3%
Mixed White and Asian0%0.3%0.3% 0.8% -0.5%
Mixed White and Caribbean3.6%1.5%-2.1% 0.9% 0.6%
Mixed Other1.1%1.8%0.7% 0.8% 1.0%
White50%39.1%-10.9% 81.4% -42.3%
Gypsy or Irish Traveller1.1%0%-1.1% 0.1% -0.1%
Other0.3%3.3%3.0% 1.6% 1.7%

Country of Birth

In this area, 61.4% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom70.1%61.4%-8.7% 83.2% -21.8%
European Union5.5%9.6%4.1% 6.1% 3.5%
Rest of Europe1.1%2%0.9% 0.8% 1.2%
Africa6.9%7.3%0.4% 2.7% 4.6%
Middle East and Asia13.5%16.9%3.4% 5.6% 11.3%
The Americas and the Caribbean3%2.5%-0.5% 1.3% 1.2%
Oceania0%0.3%0.3% 0.3% 0.0%

Length of Residence

2011202110y change (pp)UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
Born in the UK69.8%61.1%-8.7% 83.2% -22.1%
10+ Years3%30.4%27.4% 9.8% 20.6%
5-10 Years3.3%4.8%1.5% 2.9% 1.9%
2-5 Years8%1.3%-6.7% 2.2% -0.9%
Less than 2 years15.9%2.5%-13.4% 1.9% 0.6%

Passport Held

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
United Kingdom74% 76.7% -2.7%
Germany0.5% 0.2% 0.3%
Portugal2.8% 0.5% 2.3%
Lithuania3.3% 0.3% 3.0%
Romania4.1% 0.9% 3.2%
Other EU countries0.8% 1.5% -0.7%
Turkey0.5% 0.1% 0.4%
Central and Western Africa2% 0.3% 1.7%
Southern Asia4.3% 1.2% 3.1%
North America and the Caribbean0.3% 0.3% 0.0%
Central and South America0.3% 0.2% 0.1%
No passport held7.1% 13.5% -6.4%

Religion

2021UK Averagepostcode vs UK (pp)
No religion19.1% 37.2% -18.1%
Christian39.8% 46.2% -6.4%
Hindu2% 1.7% 0.3%
Muslim30% 6.5% 23.5%
Other religion3.5% 0.6% 2.9%
Not answered5.5% 6.0% -0.5%

Safety

Is Campden Crescent Street dangerous?

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%.



🔎 See full breakdown of local crime, hotspots & trends 

Affluence

Household Income

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.

Average Household Income
£45,800
Income Rank
6/10

Household Income in RM8 2RU, Local Authority and Region

Deprivation

Property Prices

Average property prices on Campden Crescent are based on 180 property sales since the beginning of 1995. Estimated property prices are calculated by adjusting the last sale price by current House Price Index for Barking And Dagenham.
StreetScan downloads house price data directly from the HM Land Registry and uses it to create these statistics.

House Prices for Campden Crescent, Dagenham, RM8 2RU

Estimated Average Property Prices for RM8 2RU

Average Price
£394,115
Semi-Detached
£425,743
Terraced
£385,489
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
no sales
Other
no sales

Estimated Average Property Prices for Campden Crescent

Average Price
£416,848
Semi-Detached
£426,228
Terraced
£413,427
Detached
no sales
Flats/Maisonettes
£351,857
Other
£284,309

Property Prices Comparison

Latest Property Sales on Campden CrescentStreet

Address Sale Price Sale Date Price Estimate 2025
82 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£435,0002024-12-19 £458,257
72 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London
Semi-Detached, an established residential building
£386,0002023-11-29 £417,807
64 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£420,0002023-10-31 £456,185
44 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£310,0002019-06-17 £388,509
46 Campden Crescent, Dagenham, Greater London
Terraced, an established residential building
£340,0002016-09-16 £443,970
View All Property Sales and Other Statistics for RM8 2RU

Employment

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.

Economic Activity

Full-Time Employee100
Part-Time Employee44
Self-Employed39
Retired27
Student (economically inactive)23
Looking after home or family17
Unemployed16
Long-Term Sick or disabled16
Full-Time Student (with or without job)13
Other10

Employment Industry

Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles25
Human health and social work activities24
Transport and storage16
Accommodation and food service activities13
Administrative and support service activities11
Education11
Construction9
Other8
Manufacturing6
Financial and insurance activities6
Professional, scientific and technical activities3
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities3
Real estate activities2
Public administration and defence; compulsory social security2
Information and communication2

Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

16 plus

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

All-through

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

Not applicable

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.

Food and Drink

Restaurants, Cafes, Canteens

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Myla's Cafe and Restaurant112 Becontree Avenue353 yd
Wolf242 Bennetts Castle Lane354 yd
Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House614 Longbridge Road392 yd
Sinani Caffe Ltd612 Longbridge Road392 yd
Oak Tree Cafe845-847 Longbridge Road402 yd

Pubs, Bars, Nightclubs

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Barking football ClubBarking Football Club, Lodge Avenue948 yd
Goodmayes Bowling ClubGoodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road990 yd
The Cherry Tree PhWood Lane1,074 yd

Takeaway, Sandwich Shops

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Bayleaf616 Longbridge Road392 yd
New Year Chinese10 Becontree Avenue415 yd
George's Fish Bar837 Longbridge Road416 yd
The Perfect Fried Chicken116 Becontree Avenue440 yd
Charcoal Grill202 Bennetts Castle Lane522 yd

Supermarkets, Hypermarkets

Business Name Address Food hygiene rating Distance
Lidl Great Britain Limited807-829 Longbridge Road539 yd

Sport

Facility Name Sport Objects Distance
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
BOWES ROAD
grass pitches371 yd
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD
grass pitches693 yd
University Of East London (Barking) (Closed)
Longbridge Road
health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool709 yd
Barking Football Club
LODGE AVENUE
grass pitches774 yd
Future Youth Zone
201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE
artificial grass pitch784 yd
Kingsley Hall
PARSLOES AVENUE
869 yd
Jim Peters Stadium
JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE
athletics tracks901 yd
Sydney Russell Leisure Centre
PARSLOES AVENUE
artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite979 yd
Barking Sporthouse And Gym
GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK LODGE AVENUE
health and fitness suite995 yd
Goodmayes Park
ABERDOUR ROAD
grass pitches, tennis courts1,001 yd

This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England

Broadband

Technology Aviability

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%

Speed Aviability

Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s0.0%
Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s0.0%

Download Speed

Median download speed100 Mbit/s
Average download speed100.8 Mbit/s
Minimum download speed200 Mbit/s
Maximum download speed200 Mbit/s

Upload Speed

Median upload speed10 Mbit/s
Average upload speed13.3 Mbit/s
Maximum upload speed20 Mbit/s

Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.