Martin Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2XB is located in the Parsloes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Martin Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2XD, RM8 2XS, RM8 2XT, RM8 2AG, RM8 2XH, RM8 2NS, RM8 3ND, RM9 5YT, RM9 5YU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 2XB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.5% | 50% | -5.5% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 44.5% | 50% | 5.5% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
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 2XB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% 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 | 40.7% | 48% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.6% | 39.2% | 3.6% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 1.2% | -3.0% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 7.6% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -1.5% |
| Widowed | 6% | 4% | -2.0% | 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 | 35.8% | 43.5% | 7.7% | 48.4% | -4.9% |
| Good health | 39.6% | 32.4% | -7.2% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 15.6% | -0.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 7.4% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 2XB this area, 30.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 19.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 38.9% | 30.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 12.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 8.4% | -8.3% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13% | 16.8% | 3.8% | 13.4% | 3.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 8.4% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.1% | 19.6% | 8.5% | 33.8% | -14.2% |
| Other | 8.3% | 1.2% | -7.1% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.2% 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 | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 1.7% |
| Pakistani | 3% | 2.4% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 9.1% | 8.3% | -0.8% | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.2% | 10.4% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 9.4% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.3% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 78.5% | 59.2% | -19.3% | 81.4% | -22.2% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0.4% | 4.8% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 71.8% 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 | 81.5% | 71.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| European Union | 6.8% | 10.6% | 3.8% | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 5.1% |
| Africa | 5.3% | 4.7% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.6% | 4.7% | 2.1% | 5.6% | -0.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.4% | 2.4% | -1.0% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 81.5% | 71.8% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -11.4% |
| 10+ Years | 1.5% | 19.4% | 17.9% | 9.8% | 9.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 4.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 6.8% | 1.2% | -5.6% | 1.9% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.2% | 76.7% | -10.5% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 15% | 13.5% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 34.4% | 37.2% | -2.8% |
| Christian | 40.9% | 46.2% | -5.3% |
| Hindu | 2.4% | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Not answered | 6.5% | 6.0% | 0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martin Road was 115.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 32.0% higher than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Martin Road has the 16th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 160th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-31 | £415,456 |
| 65 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £361,000 | 2022-02-25 | £403,695 |
| 46 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-05-07 | £374,586 |
| 44 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2020-02-20 | £466,493 |
| 41 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £311,000 | 2019-07-08 | £385,655 |
RM8 2XB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 62 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 33 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Real estate 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 | 4,952 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,373 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 | 106 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 180 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 696 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 907 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 | 1,703 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,073 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,120 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,421 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 | 3,867 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 | 581 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,844 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,856 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 | 429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,655 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,713 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,763 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 232 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 382 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 500 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 578 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 623 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza | 1 Hewett Road | 133 yd | |
| Yummy Grill UK Ltd | 70 Wood Lane | 232 yd | |
| Immz's Pizza and Kebab | 14 Porters Avenue | 251 yd | |
| Grill Villa Dagenham Ltd | 9 Porters Avenue | 308 yd | |
| Tee's Shop | 5 Porters Avenue | 308 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 1,072 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 196 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 354 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 441 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 574 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 1,033 yd | |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 24.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.