The UK Postcode Database

RM8 1LJ

a postcode in Barking and Dagenham

Introduced in January 1980
RM8 1LJ Normal (geographic) postcodes Large user postcodes

The nearby postcodes map only shows currently active postcodes. Postcode markers will cluster if they are close together, which may happen in densly populated built-up areas or where single premises have multiple postcodes.

Streets Associated with RM8 1LJ

James Avenue - 28 properties, USRN 19900193

Street names are those nearest to properties in this postcode, they are not necessarily the postal address

Coordinates

Latitude: 51.5631 / 51°33'46"N

Longitude: 0.1489 / 0°8'55"E

UTM Reference: 31U 302387 5716294

OS Easting: 549044

OS Northing: 187096

OS Grid: TQ490870

Location Encoding

Mapcode Local: GBR RR.66M

Mapcode Global: VHHN6.JZK4

Open Location Code: 9F32H47X+6G

Maidenhead Locator System: JO01bn75

Demographics

Urban/Rural Indicator: A1

  • major urban conurbation
  • a very large city or conurbation

ONS Population Classification: 4c1

  • Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities
  • Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students
  • African and Asian Influences

Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD): 11855 / 32844

  • 4th decile
  • somewhat more deprived

Demographics are based on the LSOA containing this postcode and not necessarily this postcode alone

Sun and Moon Times for RM8 1LJ on Thursday 2 July 2026

Nautical twilight begins (First light) 02:47
Civil twilight begins (Dawn) 04:00
Sunrise 04:47
Transit (sun is at its highest) 13:03
Sunset 21:19
Civil twilight ends (Dusk) 22:06
Nautical twilight ends (Nightfall) 23:19
Hours of daylight today04:17 to 21:49
Hours of darkness tonight
(lighting-up time)
21:49 to 04:17
Moon Phase Waning Gibbous
Moon Sets 05:53
Moon Rises 21:59

For a full sun and moon calendar for RM8 1LJ, go to The Time and Place

Residential Property Sales in RM8 1LJ

DateAddressProperty TypeTenurePrice
20 September 2022 19 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £380,000
28 May 2021 5 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £345,000
13 March 2020 1 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £353,000
10 October 2019 7 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £375,000
10 October 2018 26 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Other property type Freehold £45,000
10 October 2018 Flat 2, 26 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Flat/apartment Leasehold £140,000
9 October 2018 13 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £340,000
22 June 2017 3 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £340,000
13 January 2017 40 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £320,000
30 September 2016 36 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £305,000
9 June 2016 28 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £282,500
18 March 2016 36 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £210,000
2 February 2016 11 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £285,000
17 April 2015 26 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Flat/apartment Leasehold £135,000
2 August 2013 30 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £175,000
14 December 2012 38 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £197,000
21 May 2010 40 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £182,000
22 December 2009 30 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £149,000
18 December 2007 26 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Leasehold £115,000
6 November 2007 21 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Detached Freehold £235,000
24 October 2007 26 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Flat/apartment Leasehold £111,000
24 October 2005 1 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £172,000
2 August 2004 26 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Flat/apartment Leasehold £112,000
21 July 2004 7 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £173,000
30 September 2002 1 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £141,000
22 June 2001 44 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £103,000
28 April 2000 44 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £89,750
7 May 1999 3 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £84,000
11 December 1998 32 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £64,000
27 March 1998 21 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Detached Freehold £87,500
27 February 1998 40 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £52,500
6 October 1997 9 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £63,000
10 November 1995 7 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £52,000
4 August 1995 44 James Avenue, Dagenham RM8 1LJ Terraced (including end-of-terrace) Freehold £56,500

Key to property sale icons:

First sale of newbuild property. This includes new properties created from existing properties, such as residential conversions of commercial or agricultural property, or subdivision of a larger residential property.
Subsequent sale of existing property.
Standard sale at market value to private individual.
Additional (non-standard) sale. This includes repossessions, buy-to-lets and transfers of property sold to non-private individuals.

Elected Representatives for RM8 1LJ

United Kingdom Parliament
Constituency

Dagenham and Rainham

MP

Margaret Mullane Labour

London Assembly
Assembly Constituency

City and East

Assembly Member

Unmesh Desai Labour

Londonwide Members

Assembly Members

Elly Baker Labour

Emma Best Conservative

Andrew Boff Conservative

Hina Bokhari Liberal Democrat

Zoë Garbett Green

Alessandro Georgiou Conservative

Susan Hall Conservative

Lord Bailey of Paddington Conservative

Zack Polanski Green

Caroline Russell Green

Alex Wilson Reform UK

Barking and Dagenham Borough Council
London borough ward

Whalebone

Councillors

Andrew Achilleos Labour

Mukhtar Yusuf Labour

Rubina Siddiqui Labour

Elected representative data is updated approximately monthly, so may not include recent by-elections or vacancies.

Government Statistical Services (GSS) data for RM8 1LJ

CodeNameData TypeData ThemeActive SinceData Owner
E00000557 Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 January 2009 ONS
E01000114 Barking and Dagenham 004E Lower layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 February 2004 ONS
E02000005 Barking and Dagenham 004 Middle layer Super Output Areas Statistical Building Block 1 August 2004 ONS
E05014071 Whalebone Electoral Wards/Divisions Administrative/Electoral 5 May 2022 DLUHC
E09000002 Barking and Dagenham London Boroughs Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E12000007 London Regions Administrative 1 January 2009 DLUHC
E14001189 Dagenham and Rainham Westminster Parliamentary Constituencies Electoral 4 July 2024 LGBC
E23000001 Metropolitan Police Police Force Areas Other 1 January 2009 Home Office
E30000234 London Travel to Work Areas Other 31 July 2015 ONS
E32000004 City and East London Assembly Constituencies Electoral 6 May 2010 Greater London Authority
E33032195 Workplace Zones Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E37000051 London Local Enterprise Partnerships Other 1 April 2020 BEIS
E38000255 NHS North East London ICB - A3A8R Sub Integrated Care Board Locations Health 1 July 2022 ODS
E40000003 London NHS England Regions Health 1 April 2013 ODS
E43000192 Barking and Dagenham, unparished area Non-Civil Parished Areas Census 31 December 2011 ONS
E54000029 North East London Integrated Care Boards Health 1 April 2016 NHS
E56000028 North East London Cancer Alliances Health 1 April 2020 NHS England
E61000001 Greater London Authority Greater London Authority Administrative 3 July 2000 ONS
E63011973 Barking and Dagenham Built Up Areas Census 17 April 2024 OS
E65000001 England Non-National Park Area England Non-National Park Area Census 27 February 2023 ONS
E92000001 England Country Administrative 1 January 2009 ONS

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