Brittain Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3DB 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 Brittain Road, Dagenham, RM8 3DB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3DH, RM8 3ET, RM8 3AH, RM8 3DA, RM8 3DD, RM8 3EU, RM8 3DJ, RM8 3DL, RM8 3EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 3DB has a female population much higher than UK average, with 59.1% of the population 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 | 51.9% | 59.1% | 7.2% | 51.0% | 8.1% |
| Male | 48.1% | 40.9% | -7.2% | 49.0% | -8.1% |
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 3DB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 37.2% | 53.6% | 16.4% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.1% | 33.2% | -10.9% | 44.2% | -11.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2% | -2.6% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 6.5% | 7.3% | 0.8% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.7% | 49.5% | 5.8% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 32.5% | -1.9% | 33.6% | -1.1% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 8.1% | -5.3% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 5.1% | -0.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% |
| Very bad health | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 1.2% | 3.7% |
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 | 32.2% | 25.4% | -6.8% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.9% | 12.2% | -4.7% | 9.6% | 2.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 17.5% | 0.6% | 13.4% | 4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 10.8% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 11.5% | 25.9% | 14.4% | 33.8% | -7.9% |
| Other | 10.7% | 4.7% | -6.0% | 2.8% | 1.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 62.8% 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 | 0.5% | 3.8% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 4.9% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 2.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Asian | 2.7% | 2.1% | -0.6% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
| Black African | 9.8% | 10% | 0.2% | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 1.1% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 3% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 73% | 62.8% | -10.2% | 81.4% | -18.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% |
In this area, 67.9% 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 | 79.8% | 67.9% | -11.9% | 83.2% | -15.3% |
| European Union | 5.7% | 12.3% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 7.4% | 7.2% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 4.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4.4% | 10.4% | 6.0% | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 67.6% | -10.5% | 83.2% | -15.6% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 16.9% | 15.0% | 9.8% | 7.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3% | 8.5% | 5.5% | 2.9% | 5.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.1% | 4.2% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 2.8% | -7.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 3.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.7% | 0.9% | 3.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| No passport held | 10.9% | 13.5% | -2.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.4% | 37.2% | 0.2% |
| Christian | 41.5% | 46.2% | -4.7% |
| Hindu | 1.3% | 1.7% | -0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 10.9% | 6.5% | 4.4% |
| Sikh | 3.8% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 3.2% | 6.0% | -2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Brittain Road was 76.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 29.2% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Brittain Road has the 29th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 235th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Brittain Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £517,000 | 2025-03-31 | £517,978 |
| 44 Brittain Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-03-28 | £262,467 |
| 17 Brittain Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2024-04-22 | £392,626 |
| 19 Brittain Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2022-12-08 | £341,105 |
| 30 Brittain Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2022-10-10 | £397,921 |
RM8 3DB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 47 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 41 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 229 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 765 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 744 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,135 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,669 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,206 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,398 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 | 2,686 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 | 1,133 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,967 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,042 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,318 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,607 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 877 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,704 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,561 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,572 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 | 279 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 574 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 590 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 794 yd | |
| Osborne Centre | Osborne Square | 807 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 455 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 590 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 678 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 850 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Dolphin | 295 Wood Lane | 279 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 289 Wood Lane | 279 yd | |
| Hot Favourite | 285 Wood Lane | 279 yd | |
| Supercook | 269 Wood Lane | 279 yd | |
| Favourite Doner Kebab | 285 Wood Lane | 279 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 279 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 661 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 870 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 921 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 234 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 683 yd | |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 724 yd |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 739 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 781 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 795 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 981 yd | |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 1,047 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 1,088 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.