Stanhope Gardens is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3DL is located in the Valence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Stanhope Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 3DL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3ED, RM8 3EJ, RM8 3DA, RM8 3EL, RM8 3DJ, RM8 3EA, RM8 3EH, RM8 3EB, RM8 3AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 3DL 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 | 52.2% | 50.6% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.4% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 42.4% | 39.9% | -2.5% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.1% | 40.3% | 2.2% | 44.2% | -3.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.3% | 4.1% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 10.6% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 6.2% | 5.1% | -1.1% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.6% | 49.9% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 30.2% | 31.1% | 0.9% | 33.6% | -2.5% |
| Fair health | 14% | 13.3% | -0.7% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 4% | 0.4% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 | 28.4% | 22.1% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 3.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.7% | 11.2% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.2% | 15.6% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.2% | 18% | 4.8% | 16.9% | 1.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.8% | 24.8% | 10.0% | 33.8% | -9.0% |
| Other | 7.4% | 3.7% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.5% 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% | 5.4% | 5.4% | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 5.6% | 4.8% | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 5.9% | 11.5% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Other Asian | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 2.5% | 5.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.4% | 1.2% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 2.5% | 1.2% | -1.3% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 0.5% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 72.6% | 56.5% | -16.1% | 81.4% | -24.9% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
In this area, 72.1% 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 | 85.2% | 72.1% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 3.9% | 4.9% | 1.0% | 6.1% | -1.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 3.5% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 7% | 4.9% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.5% | 12.8% | 10.3% | 5.6% | 7.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 85.2% | 72.1% | -13.1% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 20.2% | 18.8% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.8% | 3.5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 4.7% | 3.2% | -1.5% | 2.2% | 1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 5.9% | 1% | -4.9% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.1% | 76.7% | -4.6% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.4% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
| South-East Asia | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 9.9% | 13.5% | -3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 26.4% | 37.2% | -10.8% |
| Christian | 39.7% | 46.2% | -6.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 21.7% | 6.5% | 15.2% |
| Sikh | 5.4% | 0.9% | 4.5% |
| Other religion | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Not answered | 2% | 6.0% | -4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Stanhope Gardens was 45.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 57.6% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Drugs.
Stanhope Gardens has the 20th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 112th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 10.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 38.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Stanhope Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-01-05 | £443,333 |
| 7A Stanhope Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2021-08-19 | £222,708 |
| 5 Stanhope Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2021-06-11 | £343,140 |
| 3 Stanhope Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2018-04-09 | £383,233 |
| 6 Stanhope Gardens, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2015-06-26 | £406,682 |
RM8 3DL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 3DL 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 | 103 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| 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 | 160 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 905 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 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,784 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 1out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Warren School Whalebone Lane North , Chadwell Heath RM6 6SB | 3out of 4 | 2,337 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 | 2,510 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 | 1,271 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,833 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 3,143 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 4out of 4 | 3,354 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,767 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 | 790 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,881 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,674 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 2,695 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 | 323 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 558 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 628 yd | |
| AVN Pizza Limited | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 709 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 713 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 557 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 558 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 680 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 846 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Dolphin | 295 Wood Lane | 323 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 289 Wood Lane | 323 yd | |
| Hot Favourite | 285 Wood Lane | 323 yd | |
| Supercook | 269 Wood Lane | 323 yd | |
| Favourite Doner Kebab | 285 Wood Lane | 323 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 323 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 484 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 731 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 810 yd | |
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 1,037 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 388 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 598 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 | 623 yd |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 660 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 834 yd | |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 869 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 925 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,001 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 | 76.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.