Stanhope Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3DJ 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 Stanhope Road, Dagenham, RM8 3DJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3DD, RM8 3EJ, RM8 3DH, RM8 3DP, RM8 3DL, RM8 3HA, RM8 3ED, RM8 3EH, RM8 3HB.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 3DJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.1% | 50.6% | -4.5% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 44.9% | 49.4% | 4.5% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 3DJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.7% 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 | 39.7% | 44.7% | 5.0% | 37.9% | 6.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 39.3% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -4.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.5% | 8.6% | -1.9% | 9.1% | -0.5% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.1% | -0.8% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.5%) 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 | 47.8% | 52.1% | 4.3% | 48.4% | 3.7% |
| Good health | 31.2% | 33.4% | 2.2% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 7.3% | 2.1% | -5.2% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 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 | 29.7% | 25.4% | -4.3% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16% | 12.5% | -3.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.9% | 15.6% | 3.7% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.7% | 3.1% | -0.6% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.9% | 14.1% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.4% | 27% | 9.6% | 33.8% | -6.8% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.3% | -7.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.9% 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 | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 3% | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.1% | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 3.7% | 8.5% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 13% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 10.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.6% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2% | 1.2% | -0.8% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 72.4% | 58.9% | -13.5% | 81.4% | -22.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.3% | 5.1% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 62.3% 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 | 82.1% | 62.3% | -19.8% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| European Union | 2.7% | 13.1% | 10.4% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Africa | 9% | 12.8% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 10.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 5.6% | 3.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.7% | 62.3% | -17.4% | 83.2% | -20.9% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 24.3% | 22.6% | 9.8% | 14.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 7.9% | 4.6% | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 6% | 3.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.3% | 1.8% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 1.8% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.8% | 37.2% | -11.4% |
| Christian | 47.7% | 46.2% | 1.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Jewish | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Muslim | 14.9% | 6.5% | 8.4% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanhope Road was 30.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.9% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Stanhope Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 56th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 12.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -21.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Stanhope Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £369,000 | 2022-11-25 | £389,214 |
| 17 Stanhope Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2022-10-25 | £440,366 |
| 60 Stanhope Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2022-07-20 | £363,117 |
| 34 Stanhope Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-12-21 | £409,106 |
| 33 Stanhope Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £285,000 | 2021-03-05 | £344,145 |
RM8 3DJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 81 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Education | 17 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 52 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 546 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 642 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 944 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 | 569 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 973 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,670 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,244 yd | Academy sponsor led | 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 | 2,580 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 | 1,312 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,946 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,213 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,232 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,676 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 | 913 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,864 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,891 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,582 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,647 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | 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 | 412 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 446 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 615 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 628 yd | |
| AVN Pizza Limited | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 674 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 444 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 446 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 688 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 852 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maza E Khana | 1028 Green Lane | 398 yd | |
| Royal Dolphin | 295 Wood Lane | 412 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 289 Wood Lane | 412 yd | |
| Hot Favourite | 285 Wood Lane | 412 yd | |
| Supercook | 269 Wood Lane | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 412 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 513 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 692 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 744 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 1,070 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 314 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 545 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 615 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 635 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 744 yd | |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 784 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 918 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 941 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 999 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 | 164.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.