Bushway is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3XH 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 Bushway, Dagenham, RM8 3XH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3XD, RM8 3SJ, RM8 3XL, RM8 3SL, RM8 3XA, RM8 3YJ, RM8 3XJ, RM8 3QH, RM8 3UX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 3XH 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 | 57.1% | 56.3% | -0.8% | 51.0% | 5.3% |
| Male | 42.9% | 43.7% | 0.8% | 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 3XH, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46% 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 | 38.3% | 46% | 7.7% | 37.9% | 8.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.2% | 35% | -7.2% | 44.2% | -9.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% | -0.9% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 9% | 11.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 7.4% | 4.4% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 48% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -0.4% |
| Good health | 30.9% | 31.9% | 1.0% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 15.3% | 1.2% | 12.7% | 2.6% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 3.8% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 33.2% | 21.4% | -11.8% | 18.2% | 3.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 17.8% | 2.2% | 9.6% | 8.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.6% | 13.4% | -4.2% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 4.3% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 13% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -3.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 24.3% | 11.4% | 33.8% | -9.5% |
| Other | 9.4% | 5.8% | -3.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59% 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 | 2.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 3.3% | -0.2% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 8.5% | 8% | -0.5% | 2.5% | 5.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.9% | 3.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 2.5% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 2.5% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2.1% | 1% | -1.1% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 70.1% | 59% | -11.1% | 81.4% | -22.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.3% | 3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
In this area, 71.1% 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 | 78.4% | 71.1% | -7.3% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 12.8% | 6.4% | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 1.5% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 5.9% | 5.3% | -0.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.9% | 6.3% | 0.4% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.1% | 71.1% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -12.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.9% | 20.4% | 18.5% | 9.8% | 10.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 5% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.7% | 0.8% | -5.9% | 2.2% | -1.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 2.8% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.3% | 76.7% | -6.4% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Lithuania | 4.3% | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 4.5% | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 13% | 13.5% | -0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 43.8% | 46.2% | -2.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.8% | 1.7% | -0.9% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 23.2% | 6.5% | 16.7% |
| Not answered | 3% | 6.0% | -3.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bushway was 62.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 44.3% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Criminal damage and arson.
Bushway has the 24th lowest crime rate of 61 local areas in Heath and the 162nd lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 14.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -16.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Bushway, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2025-05-30 | £253,615 |
| 11 Bushway, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2025-03-21 | £423,881 |
| 21 Bushway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2021-05-27 | £352,249 |
| 43 Bushway, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £238,000 | 2019-03-07 | £259,138 |
| 23 Bushway, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £320,000 | 2018-12-17 | £389,209 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 3XH 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 | 80 |
| Part-Time Employee | 44 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 27 |
| Retired | 23 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate 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 | 5,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Infant School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 481 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa RC Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 515 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Junior School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 526 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 | 688 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 688 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 939 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,428 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 | 2,977 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,141 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,269 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 3,617 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 | 688 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,262 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,550 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,722 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,863 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 | 279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 705 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 753 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,442 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 1,503 yd | Community special school | 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 | 138 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 253 yd | |
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 278 yd | |
| The Vibe (Studio) | 195-211 Becontree Avenue | 631 yd | |
| Family Cafe | 443 Becontree Avenue | 653 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 522 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 955 yd | |
| Goodmayes Bowling Club | Goodmayes Park, Abbotsford Road | 1,093 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Grill | 202 Bennetts Castle Lane | 174 yd | |
| Yummy Grill UK Ltd | 70 Wood Lane | 278 yd | |
| Immz's Pizza and Kebab | 14 Porters Avenue | 310 yd | |
| Abbey Kebab & Pizza | 1 Hewett Road | 328 yd | |
| Grill Villa Dagenham Ltd | 9 Porters Avenue | 335 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 456 yd | |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 484 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 654 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 691 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 971 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 | 186.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.