Nicholas Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3ED 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 Nicholas Road, Dagenham, RM8 3ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3DL, RM8 3EJ, RM8 3EA, RM8 3EL, RM8 3EH, RM8 3EB, RM8 3DA, RM8 3AD, RM8 3NR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM8 3ED 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 Nicholas Road was 73.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 33.8% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Nicholas Road has the 30th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Heath and the 210th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 57 Nicholas Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £327,000 | 2025-11-28 | £331,436 |
| 23 Nicholas Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-19 | £409,990 |
| 26 Nicholas Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2022-08-09 | £471,601 |
| 30 Nicholas Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £387,500 | 2022-04-12 | £430,739 |
| 53 Nicholas Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £280,000 | 2020-08-21 | £333,576 |
RM8 3ED 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 3ED 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 270 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 324 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | - not rated | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 876 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 | 876 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,331 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,974 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 4,257 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 | 2,337 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,013 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,331 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,140 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,506 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 628 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 665 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,281 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,405 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,831 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 | 340 yd | |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 578 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 588 yd | |
| AVN Pizza Limited | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 682 yd | |
| Millennium Cafe | 12 Whalebone Lane South | 707 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 578 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 609 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 637 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 893 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Dolphin | 295 Wood Lane | 340 yd | |
| Ali Baba | 289 Wood Lane | 340 yd | |
| Hot Favourite | 285 Wood Lane | 340 yd | |
| Supercook | 269 Wood Lane | 340 yd | |
| Favourite Doner Kebab | 285 Wood Lane | 340 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 340 yd | |
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 436 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 707 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 797 yd | |
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 994 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 446 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 579 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 581 yd |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 626 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 811 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 886 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 892 yd | |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 959 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 244.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.