Winmill Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3AA is located in the Valence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Winmill Road, Dagenham, RM8 3AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3ES, RM8 3AH, RM8 3NH, RM8 3EP, RM8 3AB, RM9 5TD, RM9 5TS, RM8 3JU, RM8 3ER.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 3AA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.9% 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 | 50% | 54.9% | 4.9% | 51.0% | 3.9% |
| Male | 50% | 45.1% | -4.9% | 49.0% | -3.9% |
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 3AA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.8% 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 | 42.3% | 42.8% | 0.5% | 37.9% | 4.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 33.1% | -0.4% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 1.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 5.7% | 4.3% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 15.2% | 3.3% | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 5.7% | 3.1% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 52.9% | 50.9% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 2.5% |
| Good health | 31.4% | 29.9% | -1.5% | 33.6% | -3.7% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 13.5% | 1.8% | 12.7% | 0.8% |
| Bad health | 2.2% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
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 | 25.8% | 25.3% | -0.5% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 19.1% | 5.4% | -13.7% | 9.6% | -4.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18% | 14.4% | -3.6% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 16.7% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -0.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 29.6% | 11.0% | 33.8% | -4.2% |
| Other | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.9% 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 | 0% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 3.3% | 3.2% | -0.1% | 3.1% | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | -0.2% |
| Black African | 12.8% | 19.5% | 6.7% | 2.5% | 17.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.3% | 1.7% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 2.2% | 4.3% | 2.1% | 0.5% | 3.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.2% | 2.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 0.3% | -1.9% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 67.5% | 51.9% | -15.6% | 81.4% | -29.5% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.3% | -1.2% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 0.4% | 2.6% | 2.2% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 60.5% 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 | 79.2% | 60.5% | -18.7% | 83.2% | -22.7% |
| European Union | 2.9% | 11.2% | 8.3% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 12% | 16.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 13.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.4% | 6.4% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.2% | 60.3% | -18.9% | 83.2% | -22.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.8% | 22.7% | 20.9% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.6% | 11.2% | 7.6% | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 2.9% | -7.7% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.7% | 0.3% | 5.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 10.3% | 13.5% | -3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.2% | 37.2% | -12.0% |
| Christian | 48.7% | 46.2% | 2.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 16.6% | 6.5% | 10.1% |
| Sikh | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Winmill Road was 179.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 60.9% higher than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Winmill Road has the 4th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Heath and the 89th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 42.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Winmill Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2024-08-08 | £194,809 |
| 20 Winmill Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-01-12 | £393,891 |
| 23 Winmill Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-09-12 | £375,840 |
| 10 Winmill Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2020-01-06 | £388,514 |
| 24 Winmill Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2019-06-11 | £451,822 |
RM8 3AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 3AA 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 | 73 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 291 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | - not rated | 368 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 466 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,015 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 4out of 4 | 1,193 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,905 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,026 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 | 2,571 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,469 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,015 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,323 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,838 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,622 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 576 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 601 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 996 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,655 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 93 yd | |
| Osborne Centre | Osborne Square | 610 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 713 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 786 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 905 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 597 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 632 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 786 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 951 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Dolphin | 295 Wood Lane | 93 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 289 Wood Lane | 93 yd | |
| Hot Favourite | 285 Wood Lane | 93 yd | |
| Supercook | 269 Wood Lane | 93 yd | |
| Favourite Doner Kebab | 285 Wood Lane | 93 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 93 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 746 yd | |
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 1,005 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 1,017 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 1,089 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 383 yd |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 600 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 799 yd | |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 881 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 889 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 891 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 893 yd |
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 953 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,024 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 1,058 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 | 250.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 28.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.