Ilchester Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 2YX is located in the Mayesbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ilchester Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2YJ, RM8 2DF, RM8 2HH, RM8 2LB, RM8 2DG, RM8 2BG, RM8 2YH, RM8 2NN, RM8 2NW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 2YX, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.6% 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 | 55.7% | 53.6% | -2.1% | 51.0% | 2.6% |
| Male | 44.3% | 46.4% | 2.1% | 49.0% | -2.6% |
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 2YX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.4% 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 | 39.4% | 44.4% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 6.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.4% | 41.7% | 0.3% | 44.2% | -2.5% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 1.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 8.1% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -1.0% |
| Widowed | 6.4% | 4.5% | -1.9% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 46.4% | 57.8% | 11.4% | 48.4% | 9.4% |
| Good health | 35.7% | 28.6% | -7.1% | 33.6% | -5.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 7.5% | -5.9% | 12.7% | -5.2% |
| Bad health | 3.4% | 5.3% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 29.1% | 27.8% | -1.3% | 18.2% | 9.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 9% | -7.7% | 9.6% | -0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.7% | 18.8% | 0.1% | 13.4% | 5.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -1.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.4% | 13.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -3.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.2% | 26.5% | 8.3% | 33.8% | -7.3% |
| Other | 4.9% | 0% | -4.9% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.7% 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 | 1.4% | 6.8% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 5.7% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 5.5% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 2.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.9% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 3.4% | 2.0% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Black African | 16.2% | 6.8% | -9.4% | 2.5% | 4.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 2.4% | 1.2% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.4% | 0.6% | -0.8% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 4.3% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| White | 70.1% | 59.7% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -21.7% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
In this area, 66.3% 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% | 66.3% | -11.0% | 83.2% | -16.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 14.9% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 2.8% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 10.7% | 6.5% | -4.2% | 2.7% | 3.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.1% | 9.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.6% | 66% | -10.6% | 83.2% | -17.2% |
| 10+ Years | 0.3% | 18.5% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 8.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.5% | 5.6% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 4.9% | -4.7% | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 7.9% | 4.9% | -3.0% | 1.9% | 3.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.8% | 76.7% | -7.9% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.9% | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.1% | 1.5% | 1.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| No passport held | 10.2% | 13.5% | -3.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.6% | 37.2% | -4.6% |
| Christian | 42.2% | 46.2% | -4.0% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.8% | 6.0% | -3.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ilchester Road was 36.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 56.2% lower than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ilchester Road has the 12th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eastbury and the 79th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 9.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 Ilchester Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2024-09-20 | £219,028 |
| 175 Ilchester Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £378,000 | 2023-08-04 | £405,164 |
| 127 Ilchester Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-10-27 | £382,004 |
| 155 Ilchester Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2022-07-08 | £433,572 |
| 167 Ilchester Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-04-29 | £393,889 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 2YX 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 | 76 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 17 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Other | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,747 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 283 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 293 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 525 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Becontree Primary School Stevens Road , RM8 2QR | 3out of 4 | 1,091 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,450 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 2,019 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Palmer Catholic Academy Aldborough Road South , Seven Kings IG3 8EU | 3out of 4 | 2,704 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,472 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 | 5,060 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,209 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 | 1,050 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,053 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,251 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,254 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,599 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 | 229 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,564 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,870 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,215 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,251 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 391 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 391 yd | |
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym | Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue | 610 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 624 yd | |
| Sinani Caffe Ltd | 612 Longbridge Road | 624 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 610 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 765 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bayleaf | 616 Longbridge Road | 624 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 4 Lodge Avenue | 659 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar Ozzy's Crew | 4 Lodge Avenue | 659 yd | |
| George's Fish Bar | 837 Longbridge Road | 676 yd | |
| New Year Chinese | 10 Becontree Avenue | 702 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 773 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 879 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 1,082 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 385 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 387 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 595 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 682 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 | 719 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 722 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 780 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 962 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 | 191.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.