Becontree Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2TS 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 2TS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2AX, RM8 2UR, RM8 2QR, RM8 2BB, RM8 2DX, RM8 2RN, RM8 2TT, RM8 2SH, RM8 2DU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2TS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 50.6% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47% | 49.4% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 2TS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.3% 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 | 51.4% | 60.3% | 8.9% | 37.9% | 22.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 22.3% | 20.7% | -1.6% | 44.2% | -23.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 4.6% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Divorced | 18.9% | 9.2% | -9.7% | 9.1% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 4% | 4% | 0.0% | 6.1% | -2.1% |
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 | 38.7% | 48.8% | 10.1% | 48.4% | 0.4% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 31.3% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -2.3% |
| Fair health | 14.3% | 14.2% | -0.1% | 12.7% | 1.5% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 23.4% | 24.1% | 0.7% | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 26.3% | 10.3% | -16.0% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.7% | 16.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | 3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.4% | 4% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.7% | 13.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.4% | 28.7% | 13.3% | 33.8% | -5.1% |
| Other | 4% | 2.9% | -1.1% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 43.7% 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% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Indian | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 4.6% | -0.5% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 21.8% | 12.6% | 2.5% | 19.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 5% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 3.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 2.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 5% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 4.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 65% | 43.7% | -21.3% | 81.4% | -37.7% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
In this area, 67.5% 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 | 81.1% | 67.5% | -13.6% | 83.2% | -15.7% |
| European Union | 5.1% | 6.3% | 1.2% | 6.1% | 0.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.8% | 1.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 6% | 13.3% | 7.3% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.1% | 7.5% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 67.8% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -15.4% |
| 10+ Years | 2.8% | 19.7% | 16.9% | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 3.7% | 3.3% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 11.1% | 0.4% | -10.7% | 1.9% | -1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.9% | 76.7% | -16.8% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.1% | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.1% | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.1% | 0.3% | 4.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 20.3% | 13.5% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 29.7% | 37.2% | -7.5% |
| Christian | 43.5% | 46.2% | -2.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Jewish | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Muslim | 16.3% | 6.5% | 9.8% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.5% | 6.0% | -3.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Becontree Avenue was 137.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.8% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Becontree Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 127th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 50.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -23.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 194 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £104,995 | 2011-02-11 | £213,790 |
| 194 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £49,995 | 2000-05-12 | £217,255 |
| 194 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £38,000 | 1999-07-15 | £190,714 |
| Full-Time Employee | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Other | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Part-Time Employee | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Retired | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical 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 | 4,319 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,197 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 | 146 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 627 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayespark Primary School Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 865 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9RP | - not rated | 926 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,101 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 1,966 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,981 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,020 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,261 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 4,350 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 | 5,379 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,419 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,277 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,846 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 778 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 925 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,523 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 1,777 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 2,389 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Myla's Cafe and Restaurant | 112 Becontree Avenue | 226 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 497 yd | |
| Oak Tree Cafe | 845-847 Longbridge Road | 500 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 532 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 532 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Perfect Fried Chicken | 116 Becontree Avenue | 6 yd | |
| Wing King Ltd | 236 Becontree Avenue | 233 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 478 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 508 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 202 Bennetts Castle Lane | 525 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 574 yd | |
| Tesco | 17 Rowallen Parade, Green Lane | 964 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodmayes Park ABERDOUR ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 589 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 744 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 950 yd | |
| All Saints Church Hall ALL SAINTS CHURCH ALL SAINTS CHURCH GOODMAYES LANE | 975 yd | |
| Energise Health Club For Women BROOKS PARADE BROOKS PARADE GREEN LANE | health and fitness suite | 1,007 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 1,035 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,036 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 1,068 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 | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.9% |
| 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 | 90 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 147.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.