RM8 Postcode District
RM8 is one of 3 Postcode Districts for the Dagenham Post town in Greater London
The RM8 postcode district is located in the RM Romford postal area, RM8 has a population of 49,883 residents according to the 2021 England and Wales Census..
The area of the district is 2.02 square miles (5.23 square kilometres or 1,292.45 acres).
A wide range of spatial data has been analysed to present this overview of RM8. If you would like anything added, please contact us.
Map of RM8
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District overview
The primary settlement in the RM8 postcode district is Dagenham, located in the county of Greater London. This settlement has the highest count of 201. There are no other significant settlements mentioned in the data. The most significant post town in the RM8 postcode district is also Dagenham, which falls within the county of Greater London.
There are 3 postcode sectors within the district. Here's a breakdown:
The sector RM8 1, covers Dagenham in Greater London.
The sector RM8 2, covers Dagenham in Greater London.
The sector RM8 3, covers Dagenham in Greater London.
The post town for this district is DAGENHAM.
When it comes to local government, postal geography often disregards political borders. However, this district intersects the following councils: the district mostly encompasses the Barking and Dagenham London Boro (569 postal codes), and finally, the Redbridge London Boro area (20 postal codes).
Postcode sectors and neighbouring districts
Nearest towns
To help place the district geographically, here are nearby towns and their approximate direction from the district centre.
| Town | Distance (miles) | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Chigwell | 4.89 | NNW |
| Loughton | 7.33 | NNW |
| Dartford | 8.63 | SE |
| Brentwood | 8.75 | ENE |
| Epping | 9.76 | N |
| Swanscombe | 9.82 | SE |
| Grays | 10.03 | ESE |
| City of London | 10.05 | WSW |
| Waltham Abbey | 10.15 | NNW |
| Swanley | 11.22 | S |
| Chipping Ongar | 11.28 | NNE |
| Waltham Cross | 11.31 | NW |
| City of Westminster | 11.73 | WSW |
| Tilbury | 12.06 | ESE |
| Northfleet | 12.41 | SE |
| Cheshunt | 12.48 | NW |
| Gravesend | 13.03 | SE |
| Billericay | 13.17 | ENE |
| Basildon | 13.91 | E |
| Stanford-le-Hope | 13.92 | E |
Postcode information
Total geographical postcodes: 618
Street list for RM8
Crime overview
Top streets by recorded crime
| Street | Crime count |
|---|---|
| WINMILL ROAD | 375 |
| MORRIS ROAD | 291 |
| ACADEMY WAY | 205 |
| GOSFIELD ROAD | 182 |
| BECONTREE AVENUE | 145 |
| BECONTREE AVENUE | 145 |
| PORTERS AVENUE A1153 | 143 |
| LONGBRIDGE ROAD A124 | 130 |
| SCHOLARS WAY | 121 |
| VALENCE AVENUE | 114 |
Most common crime types
| Crime type | Count |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3551 |
| Vehicle crime | 1025 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 637 |
| Other theft | 576 |
| Shoplifting | 550 |
| Public order | 498 |
| Burglary | 432 |
| Drugs | 386 |
| Robbery | 315 |
| Theft from the person | 181 |
| Other crime | 150 |
| Bicycle theft | 52 |
| Possession of weapons | 51 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 43 |
Retail and shopping
| Street | Town | Locality | Number of shops | Central postcode | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREEN LANE | DAGENHAM | 146 | RM8 1YX | View map | |
| BECONTREE AVENUE | DAGENHAM | 93 | RM8 3UB | View map | |
| WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH | DAGENHAM | 41 | RM8 1BB | View map | |
| WOOD LANE | DAGENHAM | 36 | RM8 3NH | View map | |
| LONGBRIDGE ROAD | DAGENHAM | 23 | RM8 2AJ | View map | |
| LODGE AVENUE | DAGENHAM | 16 | RM8 2HF | View map | |
| BENNETTS CASTLE LANE | DAGENHAM | 14 | RM8 3XP | View map | |
| LONGBRIDGE ROAD | BARKING | 8 | RM8 2DA | View map | |
| PORTERS AVENUE | DAGENHAM | 8 | RM8 2AQ | View map |
Schools in the district
All Saints Catholic School and Technology College
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Terling Road , Wood Lane , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 1JT
Headteacher: Ms Clare Cantle (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Robert Clack School
Phase: All-through
Address:
Gosfield Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 1JU
Headteacher: Mr R V A Taylor (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Henry Green Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Green Lane , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 1UR
Headteacher: Mr Matt Murphy (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Mayfield School
Phase: Secondary
Address:
Pedley Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 1XE
Headteacher: Mr Remo Iafrate (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Manor Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
40 Scholars Way , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 2FL
Headteacher: Mrs A Tabrett (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Burnside Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 2JN
Headteacher: Mrs Helen Craft (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Davington Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 2LL
Headteacher: Mrs Lauren Pearce (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Phase: Primary
Address:
Ivinghoe Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 2NB
Headteacher: Miss Cathy Leicester
Ofsted rating: Good
Becontree Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Stevens Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 2QR
Headteacher: Mrs Marie Ziane (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
SW!TCH Borders
Phase: Not applicable
Address:
The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 2UT
Headteacher: Eugene Amoako (Lead Teacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bowes Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 2XJ
Headteacher: Mr Michael Corcoran (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Roding Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Hewett Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 2XS
Headteacher: Mr A Robbins (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Valence Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Bonham Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 3AR
Headteacher: Mr Richard November (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Good
Grafton Primary School
Phase: Primary
Address:
Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road , Dagenham
Postcode: RM8 3EX
Headteacher: Mrs Lindsey Gray (Headteacher)
Ofsted rating: Outstanding
Healthcare services
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Becontree Dental Studio | 618 BECONTREE AVENUE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 3HB | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Dental Surgery | 700 GREEN LANE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 1YX | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Wood Lane (dental Surgery) | 479 WOOD LANE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 3NT | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Castle Dental Practice | GREEN LANE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 1YR | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 5 | Dental Surgery | 831 LONGBRIDGE ROAD, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 2DA | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
| 6 | Rowallen Parade (dental Surgery) | 3 ROWALLEN PARADE, GREEN LANE, DAGENHAM, RM8 1XU | GENERAL DENTAL PRACTICE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omnes Healthcare Ltd | 234 PORTERS AVENUE, DAGENHAM, RM8 2EQ | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85967850 |
| 2 | Dr Sz Haider's Practice | 561-563 VALENCE AVENUE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 3RH | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85929111 |
| 3 | Gables Surgery | 50 MARKYATE ROAD, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 2LD | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 36675410 |
| 4 | Tulasi Medical Centre | 10 BENNETTS CASTLE LANE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 3XU | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85901773 |
| 5 | Green Lane Surgery | 872 GREEN LANE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 1BX | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 85997151 |
| 6 | Becontree Medical Centre | BECONTREE MEDICAL CENTRE, 641-645 BECONTREE AVENUE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 3HP | GP PRACTICE | Call 02037 473020 |
| 7 | Dr A Arif | 620 LONGBRIDGE ROAD, GOODMAYES, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 2AJ | GP PRACTICE | Call 020 36687497 |
| 8 | Valence Medical Centre - Branch Site | 1 GROSVENOR ROAD, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 1NR | BRANCH SURGERY | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mastaa-care Pharmacy Ltd | 26 WHALEBONE LANE SOUTH, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 1BJ | PHARMACY | Call 020 85922497 |
| 2 | Sandbern Chemist | 705 GREEN LANE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 1UU | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Nuchem | 778 GREEN LANE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 1YT | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 4 | Hannigan | 240 BENNETTS CASTLE LANE, BECONTREE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 3UU | PHARMACY | No contact details listed |
| 5 | David Lewis Chemist | 16 PORTERS AVENUE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 2AQ | PHARMACY | Call 020 85921557 |
| 6 | Alvin Rose Chemist | 606 LONGBRIDGE ROAD, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 2AJ | PHARMACY | Call 020 85901480 |
| 7 | Andrew Bass Pharmacy | 1148 GREEN LANE, BECONTREE HEATH, DAGENHAM, RM8 1BP | PHARMACY | Call 02085 921756 |
| 8 | Brooks Pharmacy | 281 WOOD LANE, DAGENHAM, RM8 3NH | PHARMACY | Call 02085 921613 |
| 9 | Valence Pharmacy | 453 BECONTREE AVENUE, DAGENHAM, RM8 3UL | PHARMACY | Call 02085 904811 |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
| # | Name | Address | Type | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shiva Opticians Ltd | 433 BECONTREE AVENUE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 3UH | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 2 | Low Vision Centre | PARSLOES PARK HEALTH CENTRE, PORTERS AVENUE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 2AQ | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
| 3 | Opt-a-vision | 764 GREEN LANE, DAGENHAM, ESSEX, RM8 1YT | OPTICAL SITE | No contact details listed |
Data accessed from NHS Digital and updated monthly.
Property and housing
Yearly house price averages for the district
| Type of property | 2025 average | 2025 sales | 2024 average | 2024 sales | 2023 average | 2023 sales | 2022 average | 2022 sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | N/A | N/A | £615,000 | 1 | £405,000 | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Semi-detached | £391,756 | 43 | £389,412 | 34 | £390,005 | 40 | £390,012 | 41 |
| Terraced | £389,091 | 233 | £376,814 | 239 | £371,800 | 226 | £371,718 | 293 |
| Flats | £229,326 | 43 | £238,740 | 52 | £225,894 | 47 | £240,303 | 56 |
Transport and connectivity
Stations in the district
No stations found in this postcode district.
Accessible motorway junctions
M25 J28
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.22
Average Driving Distance: 7.98
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 548
M25 J30
Average Driving Time from within the district: 12.50
Average Driving Distance: 8.92
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 590
M25 J29
Average Driving Time from within the district: 13.40
Average Driving Distance: 8.43
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 591
M11 J5
Average Driving Time from within the district: 14.55
Average Driving Distance: 7.75
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 591
M25 J27
Average Driving Time from within the district: 18.38
Average Driving Distance: 12.84
Number of Postcodes that can access the Motorway Junction: 1
Royal Mail delivery and sorting offices
| Postal sector | Delivery office |
|---|---|
| RM8 1 | Dagenham Delivery Office |
| RM8 2 | Dagenham Delivery Office |
| RM8 3 | Dagenham Delivery Office |
Postcode format
| R | M | 8 | - | X | X | X |
| R | M | 8 | Space | Numeric | Letter | Letter |
Administrative and boundary notes
The RM8 postal code covers the settlement of DAGENHAM.
The RM8 Postcode shares a border with IG3 (SEVEN KINGS, GOODMAYES), RM6 (CHADWELL HEATH), RM7 (ROMFORD, RUSH GREEN), IG11 (BARKING), RM9 (DAGENHAM) and RM10 (DAGENHAM).
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