Linkway is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2TA 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 Linkway, Dagenham, RM8 2TA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3UU, RM8 2SR, RM8 2RE, RM8 3UX, RM8 2SB, RM8 2SX, RM8 3YL, RM8 2SA, RM8 3XP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2TA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.6% | -2.9% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.4% | 2.9% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
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 | 28.6% | 36.3% | 7.7% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 38.2% | 1.9% | 44.2% | -6.0% |
| Separated | 3.7% | 3.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 7.6% | -2.9% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 20.9% | 14.1% | -6.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (66.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 41.5% | 42.7% | 1.2% | 48.4% | -5.7% |
| Good health | 24.8% | 24.2% | -0.6% | 33.6% | -9.4% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 15.9% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 3.2% |
| Bad health | 16.5% | 13.1% | -3.4% | 4.0% | 9.1% |
| Very bad health | 3.1% | 4.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 2.9% |
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.
In the area around RM8 2TA this area, 39.6% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 47.4% | 39.6% | -7.8% | 18.2% | 21.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 8.1% | -0.8% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 11.9% | 6.7% | 16.9% | -5.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.1% | 24.1% | 9.0% | 33.8% | -9.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 42% 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 | 6.8% | 9% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Indian | 2.4% | 5.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 5% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 2.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 7.2% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 5.6% |
| Black African | 16.7% | 18.2% | 1.5% | 2.5% | 15.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 3.7% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.4% | 0.2% | -1.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 1.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 63.9% | 42% | -21.9% | 81.4% | -39.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other | 1.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
In this area, 57.1% 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 | 76.2% | 57.1% | -19.1% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| European Union | 4.5% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.9% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 12% | 12.4% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 13.9% | 8.9% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.3% | 57.1% | -17.2% | 83.2% | -26.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 32% | 30.6% | 9.8% | 22.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.1% | 1.3% | -4.8% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.9% | 3.7% | -11.2% | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 2.2% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.5% | 1.5% | 4.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.4% | 13.5% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15% | 37.2% | -22.2% |
| Christian | 51.7% | 46.2% | 5.5% |
| Hindu | 3.9% | 1.7% | 2.2% |
| Muslim | 20.7% | 6.5% | 14.2% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 6.3% | 6.0% | 0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Linkway was 36.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 58.6% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Linkway has the 7th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 73rd lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Linkway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-06-15 | £390,821 |
| 8 Linkway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2017-10-09 | £468,550 |
| 9 Linkway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2014-06-19 | £444,519 |
| 6 Linkway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2013-10-31 | £365,533 |
| 12 Linkway, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £193,000 | 2010-04-01 | £457,354 |
| Full-Time Employee | 91 |
| Retired | 66 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 56 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Education | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,728 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,398 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 | 473 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 547 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 604 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 727 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 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 | 1,299 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,972 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,111 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,209 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,403 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 3,977 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 | 961 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,616 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,824 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 | 564 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,230 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,907 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,957 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,121 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 48 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 196 yd | |
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 440 yd | |
| Myla's Cafe and Restaurant | 112 Becontree Avenue | 559 yd | |
| The Vibe (Studio) | 195-211 Becontree Avenue | 698 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 766 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 940 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 202 Bennetts Castle Lane | 157 yd | |
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza | 1 Hewett Road | 432 yd | |
| Yummy Grill UK Ltd | 70 Wood Lane | 440 yd | |
| The Perfect Fried Chicken | 116 Becontree Avenue | 466 yd | |
| Wing King Ltd | 236 Becontree Avenue | 475 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 859 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 395 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 638 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 828 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 831 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 918 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,032 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,044 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,070 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 | 40 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 105 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 7.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.