Bushgrove Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3SP 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 Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, RM8 3SP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3QJ, RM8 3XJ, RM8 3SR, RM8 3RD, RM8 3QL, RM8 3SL, RM8 3YH, RM8 3BL, RM8 3AT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 3SP has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.3% of the population 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 | 52.2% | 56.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 47.8% | 43.7% | -4.1% | 49.0% | -5.3% |
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 3SP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43.3% 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 | 47.1% | 43.3% | -3.8% | 37.9% | 5.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.5% | 39.1% | 5.6% | 44.2% | -5.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | 1.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 6.7% | -3.4% | 9.1% | -2.4% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 3.8% | -0.5% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 49.3% | 48.6% | -0.7% | 48.4% | 0.2% |
| Good health | 33.5% | 36% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 2.4% |
| Fair health | 12% | 10.6% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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 | 24.1% | 27.5% | 3.4% | 18.2% | 9.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.2% | 9.2% | -6.0% | 9.6% | -0.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 15% | -2.1% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.5% | 11.3% | -1.2% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.6% | 27.5% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -6.3% |
| Other | 5.4% | 5% | -0.4% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.7% 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 | 0.6% | 7.8% | 7.2% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 5% | 7.2% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 6.4% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 19.2% | 14.5% | -4.7% | 2.5% | 12.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| White | 61.5% | 49.7% | -11.8% | 81.4% | -31.7% |
| Other | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
In this area, 65.3% 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 | 71.1% | 65.3% | -5.8% | 83.2% | -17.9% |
| European Union | 5% | 12% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 2% | 2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Africa | 13.1% | 9.2% | -3.9% | 2.7% | 6.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5% | 10% | 5.0% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.4% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.1% | 65.1% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -18.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.9% | 22.6% | 19.7% | 9.8% | 12.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.9% | 2.3% | -7.6% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.6% | 2.3% | -12.3% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63% | 76.7% | -13.7% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Germany | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 2.9% | 0.5% | 2.4% |
| Lithuania | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 4.6% | 0.9% | 3.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.4% | 1.5% | -0.1% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 4.3% | 1.2% | 3.1% |
| No passport held | 16% | 13.5% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.9% | 37.2% | -8.3% |
| Christian | 39% | 46.2% | -7.2% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 20.3% | 6.5% | 13.8% |
| Sikh | 4% | 0.9% | 3.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bushgrove Road was 51.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.8% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Bushgrove Road has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 136th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 33.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -45.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2023-11-10 | £421,869 |
| 15 Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-02-07 | £357,443 |
| 14 Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £317,000 | 2019-12-20 | £387,648 |
| 11 Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £293,000 | 2019-05-15 | £366,336 |
| 14 Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2018-10-19 | £334,030 |
RM8 3SP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 13% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 74 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Other | 13 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 5,090 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Burnside Road , RM8 2JN | 3out of 4 | 659 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 697 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 737 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 759 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,201 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chadwell Heath Academy Christie Gardens , Chadwell Heath RM6 4RS | 4out of 4 | 2,098 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,521 yd | Community school | 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 | 3,586 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 | 910 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,772 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,778 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,793 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,014 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 921 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,243 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,627 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastcourt Independent School 1 Eastwood Road , Goodmayes IG3 8UW | - not rated | 1,969 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,274 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 224 yd | |
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 428 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 433 yd | |
| Family Cafe | 443 Becontree Avenue | 462 yd | |
| The Vibe (Studio) | 195-211 Becontree Avenue | 467 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 498 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 751 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 202 Bennetts Castle Lane | 272 yd | |
| Oriental Chef | 440 Becontree Avenue | 408 yd | |
| Yummy Grill UK Ltd | 70 Wood Lane | 428 yd | |
| Fu Min | 96 Wood Lane | 444 yd | |
| Seahorse Fish & Chips Shop | 98 Wood Lane | 444 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 998 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 443 yd | |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 556 yd | |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 695 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 718 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 812 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 | 124.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.