Martin Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2XH 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 2XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2NS, RM8 2XD, RM8 2XJ, RM8 3ND, RM8 2XL, RM8 2XB, RM8 3UT, RM8 3YL, RM8 2XS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 2XH has a slightly higher male population, with 50.9% 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 | 54.2% | 49.1% | -5.1% | 51.0% | -1.9% |
| Male | 45.8% | 50.9% | 5.1% | 49.0% | 1.9% |
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 | 40.9% | 40.9% | 0.0% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37% | 45.7% | 8.7% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 1.6% | -2.7% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 7.3% | -2.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 4.5% | -3.2% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 43.6% | 45.4% | 1.8% | 48.4% | -3.0% |
| Good health | 34.8% | 32.8% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -0.8% |
| Fair health | 14.4% | 15.6% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.9% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 2XH this area, 30% 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 | 32.7% | 30% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 11.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.8% | 10.1% | -8.7% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.9% | 13.8% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.2% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.5% | 15% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -1.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 13% | 24.7% | 11.7% | 33.8% | -9.1% |
| Other | 6.3% | 3.2% | -3.1% | 2.8% | 0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.1% 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 | 3% | 6.8% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | -0.9% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 11.4% | 13.8% | 2.4% | 2.5% | 11.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 2.8% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| White | 73.9% | 51.1% | -22.8% | 81.4% | -30.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 66.1% 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 | 77.3% | 66.1% | -11.2% | 83.2% | -17.1% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 14.1% | 5.8% | 6.1% | 8.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 8.3% | 8.9% | 0.6% | 2.7% | 6.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 5.6% | 3.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 65.7% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -17.5% |
| 10+ Years | 2.3% | 27.1% | 24.8% | 9.8% | 17.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 5.2% | 2.2% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 0.6% | -7.0% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.5% | -9.5% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 76.7% | -9.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 9.8% | 0.3% | 9.5% |
| Romania | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 45.4% | 46.2% | -0.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 7.7% | 6.0% | 1.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Martin Road was 50.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 42.7% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Martin Road has the 14th lowest crime rate of 58 local areas in Becontree and the 129th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -46.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2021-06-11 | £384,553 |
| 4 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2020-08-28 | £373,907 |
| 9 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £307,500 | 2020-05-22 | £390,459 |
| 17 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2018-03-19 | £370,458 |
| 18 Martin Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £279,000 | 2015-07-31 | £437,720 |
| Full-Time Employee | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| 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 | 4,814 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,297 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 | 164 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 305 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 821 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 824 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 827 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 | 1,607 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,074 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,200 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 2,487 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 | 3,974 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 | 732 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,331 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,646 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,693 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,760 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 | 352 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,204 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 262 yd | |
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 316 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 431 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 624 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 718 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza | 1 Hewett Road | 240 yd | |
| Yummy Grill UK Ltd | 70 Wood Lane | 316 yd | |
| Immz's Pizza and Kebab | 14 Porters Avenue | 348 yd | |
| Grill Villa Dagenham Ltd | 9 Porters Avenue | 408 yd | |
| Tee's Shop | 5 Porters Avenue | 408 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 929 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 113 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 481 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 592 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 619 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 906 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 1,025 yd | |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,058 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 1,060 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 | 81.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 116.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.