Wood Lane is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3NA 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 Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3BS, RM9 5SL, RM9 5NH, RM8 3BP, RM9 5LT, RM8 3RH, RM9 5NA, RM9 5YS, RM8 3LU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 3NA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.4% 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 | 55.2% | 53.4% | -1.8% | 51.0% | 2.4% |
| Male | 44.8% | 46.6% | 1.8% | 49.0% | -2.4% |
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 3NA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.6% 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 | 40.4% | 45.6% | 5.2% | 37.9% | 7.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43% | 42.1% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -2.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.7% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.9% | -0.3% | 9.1% | -2.2% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 2.7% | -2.4% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
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 | 44.8% | 48.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 35.5% | 30.4% | -5.1% | 33.6% | -3.2% |
| Fair health | 13.6% | 13.1% | -0.5% | 12.7% | 0.4% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 6.4% | 1.2% | 4.0% | 2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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.
In the area around RM8 3NA this area, 30.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.6% | 30.9% | -2.7% | 18.2% | 12.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.2% | 11.1% | -5.1% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.3% | 10.3% | -8.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.1% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 13% | 4.1% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 27.1% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -6.7% |
| Other | 5.5% | 4.6% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.9% 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 | 3.3% | 15.7% | 12.4% | 1.1% | 14.6% |
| Chinese | 1.8% | 2.2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 3.1% | 2.8% | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Pakistani | 9.1% | 8.4% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 11.5% | -4.0% | 2.5% | 9.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.3% | -1.8% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 2.8% | 2.2% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 0.6% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 0.8% | -0.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 58.8% | 49.9% | -8.9% | 81.4% | -31.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.6% | -1.3% |
In this area, 63.7% 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 | 70.9% | 63.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -19.5% |
| European Union | 3.6% | 12% | 8.4% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 1.1% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 11.8% | 7% | -4.8% | 2.7% | 4.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.5% | 15.6% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 70.6% | 63.9% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| 10+ Years | 5.5% | 19% | 13.5% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 8.1% | 3.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 13% | 3.9% | -9.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.7% | 76.7% | -12.0% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 5.4% | 0.6% | 4.8% |
| Portugal | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.2% | 1.2% | 3.0% |
| No passport held | 16.4% | 13.5% | 2.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 32.8% | 37.2% | -4.4% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 24.1% | 6.5% | 17.6% |
| Sikh | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 7.3% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wood Lane was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Heath average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 59.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 135 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2023-01-16 | £346,500 |
| 107 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £183,000 | 2022-07-25 | £195,924 |
| 123 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2021-11-05 | £438,236 |
| 81 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £322,000 | 2019-07-29 | £394,393 |
| 131 Wood Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £164,900 | 2011-06-24 | £375,785 |
RM8 3NA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 3NA 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 23 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 5,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 3out of 4 | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Junior School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | - not rated | 203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Infants' School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | - not rated | 203 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa RC Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 565 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Junior School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 606 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 445 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,161 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,718 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 | 3,313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,389 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 | 3,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,494 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 | 445 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,406 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,249 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 | 252 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 991 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,089 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,133 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,220 yd | Community special 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 | 253 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 516 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 605 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 757 yd | |
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 153 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 880 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Min | 96 Wood Lane | 91 yd | |
| Seahorse Fish & Chips Shop | 98 Wood Lane | 91 yd | |
| Grill Villa Dagenham Ltd | 9 Porters Avenue | 172 yd | |
| Tee's Shop | 5 Porters Avenue | 172 yd | |
| Immz's Pizza and Kebab | 14 Porters Avenue | 228 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 785 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 204 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 452 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 660 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 702 yd | |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 994 yd |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 1,085 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 | 135.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.