Becontree Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2TL 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 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2TD, RM8 2UU, RM8 2TB, RM8 3XS, RM8 2TP, RM8 2PB, RM8 3RP, RM8 3YB, RM8 3UD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 2TL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 52.2% | 0.9% | 51.0% | 1.2% |
| Male | 48.7% | 47.8% | -0.9% | 49.0% | -1.2% |
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 | 39.2% | 41.3% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 3.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 44.6% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 5.2% | 2.6% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.6% | -2.5% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 3.8% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 55.3% | 47.1% | -8.2% | 48.4% | -1.3% |
| Good health | 28.7% | 35.7% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 10.7% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -2.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 5.8% | 1.8% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 24.5% | 24.7% | 0.2% | 18.2% | 6.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 9.4% | -5.3% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.4% | 12.1% | -3.3% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.1% | 3.0% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.2% | 29.7% | 6.5% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 8.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 50.8% 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 | 0% | 3.5% | 3.5% | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 7.4% | 7.6% | 0.2% | 3.1% | 4.5% |
| Pakistani | 4.8% | 7.9% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Other Asian | 1.7% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
| Black African | 18.3% | 10.9% | -7.4% | 2.5% | 8.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.3% | -0.3% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 2.1% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.5% | -1.6% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 56.5% | 50.8% | -5.7% | 81.4% | -30.6% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 0.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 56.5% 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% | 56.5% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -26.7% |
| European Union | 5% | 16.6% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 14% | 10.1% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 7.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.8% | 13.8% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 8.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 68.9% | 56.6% | -12.3% | 83.2% | -26.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 30.7% | 28.6% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 2.9% | 5.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.8% | 3.9% | -9.9% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.9% | 0.5% | -11.4% | 1.9% | -1.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68% | 76.7% | -8.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| Poland | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 8.6% | 13.5% | -4.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 18.2% | 37.2% | -19.0% |
| Christian | 51.4% | 46.2% | 5.2% |
| Hindu | 4.1% | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 6.2% | 6.0% | 0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Becontree Avenue was 71.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.8% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Becontree Avenue has the 27th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 201st lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 50.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 360 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2020-07-10 | £354,259 |
| 354 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2017-11-03 | £375,808 |
| 330 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2015-01-23 | £315,962 |
| 332 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £189,995 | 2014-02-20 | £374,971 |
| 332 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £149,000 | 2012-12-21 | £324,021 |
RM8 2TL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 2TL 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 57 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 30 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Education | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| 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 | 4,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 334 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | - not rated | 334 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Junior School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | - not rated | 487 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 487 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 488 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 | 864 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,246 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,285 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | - not rated | 1,764 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,955 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,294 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 | 2,706 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,707 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,246 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,563 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,822 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 476 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 843 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 920 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,109 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 1,259 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vibe (Studio) | 195-211 Becontree Avenue | 177 yd | |
| Family Cafe | 443 Becontree Avenue | 302 yd | |
| Oruci Coffe & Grill | 2a Bennetts Castle Lane | 449 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 450 yd | |
| Palwan Da Dera | 733 Green Lane | 472 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 675 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 850 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 945 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Chef | 440 Becontree Avenue | 297 yd | |
| Milano Pizza | 431 Becontree Avenue | 299 yd | |
| Shun`s Garden | 435 Becontree Avenue | 302 yd | |
| Dubai Express Pizza | 6 Bennetts Castle Lane | 371 yd | |
| Wing King Ltd | 236 Becontree Avenue | 385 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 710 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 509 yd | |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 867 yd |
| Mayfield School PEDLEY ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 869 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 949 yd |
| Mayfield Leisure Centre KINFAUNS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 954 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 965 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 1,000 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 | 65.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 153.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.