Aylmer Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3LP 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 Aylmer Road, Dagenham, RM8 3LP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3LR, RM8 3LU, RM8 3LS, RM8 3LX, RM8 3LT, RM8 3BS, RM8 3BL, RM8 3NA, RM8 3LD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 3LP, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% 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 | 51.6% | 54.2% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 48.4% | 45.8% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 | 38% | 40.1% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40% | 40.8% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -3.4% |
| Separated | 2.7% | 2.8% | 0.1% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 9.8% | 5.2% | -4.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 46.1% | 54.2% | 8.1% | 48.4% | 5.8% |
| Good health | 36.3% | 29.4% | -6.9% | 33.6% | -4.2% |
| Fair health | 10.1% | 10.2% | 0.1% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.6% | -1.0% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 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 | 28.6% | 22.6% | -6.0% | 18.2% | 4.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20% | 12.5% | -7.5% | 9.6% | 2.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.7% | 13.2% | -0.5% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 10.8% | 2.2% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 34.8% | 18.3% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 11.4% | 3.1% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 51.3% 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% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Chinese | 3.7% | 0.5% | -3.2% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 1.4% | 2.3% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -0.8% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 9.5% | 8.9% | 2.7% | 6.8% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 2.8% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 7.2% | 16.7% | 9.5% | 2.5% | 14.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0% | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.5% | 6.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 2.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 74.9% | 51.3% | -23.6% | 81.4% | -30.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.0% |
In this area, 66.9% 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% | 66.9% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| European Union | 4.6% | 8.2% | 3.6% | 6.1% | 2.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 11.9% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 9.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 10.5% | 6.5% | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.5% | 66.9% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -16.3% |
| 10+ Years | 0.9% | 21.2% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 11.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 9.6% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 6.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.8% | 0.9% | -4.9% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 8.9% | 1.4% | -7.5% | 1.9% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.5% | 76.7% | -8.2% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4% | 0.3% | 3.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.7% | 13.5% | -1.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.7% | 37.2% | -12.5% |
| Christian | 48.1% | 46.2% | 1.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Muslim | 20% | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 3.7% | 6.0% | -2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Aylmer Road was 76.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.1% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Aylmer Road has the 28th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Heath and the 222nd lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 35.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -2.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 67 Aylmer Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £335,000 | 2025-10-29 | £338,560 |
| 47 Aylmer Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2024-03-25 | £400,228 |
| 68 Aylmer Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2023-05-19 | £341,900 |
| 59 Aylmer Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2020-03-04 | £333,314 |
| 54 Aylmer Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £297,500 | 2019-08-28 | £361,003 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 3LP 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 | 109 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Self-Employed | 29 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Other | 5 |
| Construction | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 10 |
| Other | 10 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 3out of 4 | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Junior School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Infants' School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | - not rated | 304 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Junior School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | - not rated | 516 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 516 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 | 630 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 630 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,624 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,696 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 | 3,428 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 | 3,170 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,353 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 | 630 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,860 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,278 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,590 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 427 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,063 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,108 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,134 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,148 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 428 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 554 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 572 yd | |
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 657 yd | |
| Family Cafe | 443 Becontree Avenue | 695 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 161 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 682 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 1,060 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Min | 96 Wood Lane | 290 yd | |
| Seahorse Fish & Chips Shop | 98 Wood Lane | 290 yd | |
| Grill Villa Dagenham Ltd | 9 Porters Avenue | 364 yd | |
| Tee's Shop | 5 Porters Avenue | 364 yd | |
| Immz's Pizza and Kebab | 14 Porters Avenue | 412 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 657 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 402 yd | |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 525 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 537 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 637 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 827 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 | 169.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.