Babington Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2XP 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 Babington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2XL, RM8 2ET, RM8 2EX, RM8 2XJ, RM8 2AD, RM8 2EU, RM8 2HD, RM8 2AA, RM8 2XR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 2XP is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 50.7% | 0.0% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 49.3% | 49.3% | 0.0% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
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 2XP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 47.1% 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 | 40.2% | 47.1% | 6.9% | 37.9% | 9.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 39.5% | 40.1% | 0.6% | 44.2% | -4.1% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 3.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 7% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.5% | 2.4% | -5.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 48.8% | 50.5% | 1.7% | 48.4% | 2.1% |
| Good health | 33.3% | 31.4% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -2.2% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 12.9% | 1.6% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.8% | 3.8% | -2.0% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 29.7% | 19% | -10.7% | 18.2% | 0.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 4.3% | -12.6% | 9.6% | -5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.1% | 17.7% | -3.4% | 13.4% | 4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.6% | 3.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.8% | 8.5% | 16.9% | -0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 36.4% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 2.6% |
| Other | 6.4% | 1.2% | -5.2% | 2.8% | -1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 46.9% 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 | 2.2% | 7.9% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 3.6% | 3.4% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 1.1% | 3.4% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.2% | 3.2% | 1.0% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 20.9% | 21.8% | 0.9% | 2.5% | 19.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.7% | 2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 63.9% | 46.9% | -17.0% | 81.4% | -34.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.2% | 2.4% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
In this area, 59.5% 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 | 74.7% | 59.5% | -15.2% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 15.2% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 9.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 2.7% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 10.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 8.8% | 4.4% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.1% | 59.6% | -14.5% | 83.2% | -23.6% |
| 10+ Years | 2.2% | 26.8% | 24.6% | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.1% | 8.4% | 4.3% | 2.9% | 5.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 4.1% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 11% | 1.1% | -9.9% | 1.9% | -0.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 7% | 0.3% | 6.7% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| No passport held | 8.8% | 13.5% | -4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 53% | 46.2% | 6.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 2% | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Babington Road was 73.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 17.0% lower than the Becontree average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Babington Road has the 29th lowest crime rate of 57 local areas in Becontree and the 209th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72 Babington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £367,500 | 2026-02-09 | £367,500 |
| 57 Babington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2025-11-21 | £364,884 |
| 67 Babington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2025-07-03 | £380,825 |
| 39 Babington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-08-26 | £402,715 |
| 42 Babington Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-04-29 | £340,697 |
RM8 2XP area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 2XP 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 | 104 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Other | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Education | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 4,781 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 5,153 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 | 120 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 120 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Infant School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 143 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Junior School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 235 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 235 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 384 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 718 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 869 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,795 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 2,585 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,613 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 | 3,678 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,078 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 | 5,457 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 | 3out of 4 | 718 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,152 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,585 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,744 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 219 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 526 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 857 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Sixth Form Centre Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | - not rated | 1,445 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 1,561 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 402 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 503 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 503 yd | |
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 525 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 611 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 926 yd | |
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 939 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza | 1 Hewett Road | 436 yd | |
| Yummy Grill UK Ltd | 70 Wood Lane | 525 yd | |
| Immz's Pizza and Kebab | 14 Porters Avenue | 553 yd | |
| Charcoal Grill | 202 Bennetts Castle Lane | 588 yd | |
| Grill Villa Dagenham Ltd | 9 Porters Avenue | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 793 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 118 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 498 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 666 yd | |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 689 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 714 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 849 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 878 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 961 yd |
| Barking Sporthouse And Gym GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK LODGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,027 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 172.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.