Farmway is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2SS 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 Farmway, Dagenham, RM8 2SS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2SA, RM8 2BD, RM8 2RG, RM8 2TX, RM8 2TU, RM8 2RJ, RM8 2SB, RM8 2RH, RM8 2SX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2SS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.1% | 50.9% | -5.2% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 43.9% | 49.1% | 5.2% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 45.3% | 39.2% | -6.1% | 37.9% | 1.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.2% | 44.7% | 11.5% | 44.2% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.8% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.2% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 8.1% | 4.1% | -4.0% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 (87%) 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 | 51% | 52.8% | 1.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 34.2% | 4.6% | 33.6% | 0.6% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 8.2% | -4.0% | 12.7% | -4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4% | -0.5% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.8% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 27.1% | 15.8% | -11.3% | 18.2% | -2.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15% | 9.6% | -5.4% | 9.6% | 0.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15% | 11.6% | -3.4% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 2.7% | -0.1% | 5.3% | -2.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 16.4% | 7.5% | 16.9% | -0.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.2% | 41.4% | 21.2% | 33.8% | 7.6% |
| Other | 10.9% | 2.4% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42.2% 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 | 2.4% | 10.3% | 7.9% | 1.1% | 9.2% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 5.1% | 4.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 5.7% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 3.7% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 10.7% | 16.2% | 5.5% | 2.5% | 13.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 0% | -3.9% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.8% | -3.4% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| White | 60.3% | 42.2% | -18.1% | 81.4% | -39.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
In this area, 59.2% 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 | 69.6% | 59.2% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| European Union | 9.6% | 12.3% | 2.7% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 9% | 10.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 10.7% | 15.2% | 4.5% | 5.6% | 9.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| 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% | 59.2% | -9.8% | 83.2% | -24.0% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 32% | 29.9% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 1.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 1.9% | -9.7% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.2% | 2.4% | -9.8% | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.7% | 76.7% | -3.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 5% | 0.3% | 4.7% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 7.7% | 13.5% | -5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.6% | 37.2% | -21.6% |
| Christian | 44.6% | 46.2% | -1.6% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 2.6% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Muslim | 25.9% | 6.5% | 19.4% |
| Sikh | 3.7% | 0.9% | 2.8% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.9% | 6.0% | 0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Farmway was 95.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.0% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Farmway has the 21st highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 217th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 6.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Farmway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £366,500 | 2021-04-19 | £443,570 |
| 8 Farmway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2017-12-15 | £432,245 |
| 10 Farmway, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2015-08-17 | £380,555 |
| 3 Farmway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2015-07-24 | £415,756 |
| 8 Farmway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2014-07-04 | £457,254 |
RM8 2SS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2SS 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 | 102 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 4,559 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,253 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 | 445 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 536 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 682 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 747 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,300 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,977 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,144 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 | 1,088 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,449 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,670 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Community school | 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 | 519 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,188 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,834 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,061 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,124 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 181 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 348 yd | |
| Myla's Cafe and Restaurant | 112 Becontree Avenue | 393 yd | |
| Oak Tree Cafe | 845-847 Longbridge Road | 567 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 574 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 860 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 932 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 202 Bennetts Castle Lane | 301 yd | |
| The Perfect Fried Chicken | 116 Becontree Avenue | 336 yd | |
| Wing King Ltd | 236 Becontree Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza | 1 Hewett Road | 560 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 692 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 424 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 784 yd | |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 914 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 920 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 925 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 951 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 965 yd | |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,006 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 | 75.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 182.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.