Garner Close London, Barking and Dagenham
23 addresses across 3 postcodes (RM8), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19903836.
- Energy: 19 homes have an energy certificate (C: 19).
- Flood: 10 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Barking and Dagenham costs £2,199 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath, about 250 m away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 500 m (0.3 miles) away, and Goodmayes Park (30 hectares) is about 710 m (0.4 miles) away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 17 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tulasi Medical Centre, about 590 m (0.4 miles) away, with 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 780 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 44% of households owned their home and 25% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 211 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
19 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 47 m². Most common: Flat (18); Bungalow, mid-terrace (1). Built: 1996-2002 (11); 1991-1995 (6); 2003-2006 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (11); owner-occupied (5); rented (private) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Barking and Dagenham in 2026-27: Band D £2,199 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,466 | £1,710 | £1,954 | £2,199 | £2,687 | £3,176 | £3,664 | £4,397 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhoods around this street: most are in band C (81% of about 1,390 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO Article 4.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hinds Head PH 2A Burnside Road and 76-80 Valance Avenue Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (130 m)
- Hinds Head PH 2A Burnside Road and 76-80 Valance Avenue Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (130 m)
- Car Park adj. To Chadwell Heath Station Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (190 m)
- Car Park adj. To Chadwell Heath Station Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (190 m)
- Car Park and Works corner of Cedar Park Gardens and Wangey Road Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (390 m)
- Car Park and Works corner of Cedar Park Gardens and Wangey Road Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (390 m)
- 8a Cedar Park Gardens Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
- 8a Cedar Park Gardens Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (430 m (0.3 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 5 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 30 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM8 1UQ | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 18 | unlikely |
| RM8 1UN | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 0 | unlikely |
| RM8 1UB | not in 2 or 3 | 5 / 5 / 12 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 17 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM8 1UB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM8 1UN | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM8 1UQ | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 250 m |
| Goodmayes 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | |
| Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.2 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 31 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Scottes Lane Chadwell Heath | 90 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5.6 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Seven Kings Park Car Park | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 180 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.3 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tulasi Medical Centre | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandbern Chemist | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Chadwell Heath Dental Practice | 460 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | King George Hospital | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 610 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 5 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 500 m (0.3 miles) |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Goodmayes Park 30 ha | 710 m (0.4 miles) |
| Play area | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 340 m² | 590 m (0.4 miles) |
| Playing field | Barley Lane Recreation Ground 2.0 ha | 940 m (0.6 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 380 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 5 parks and gardens, 44 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Valence House, a listed building (Grade II*), 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east. 1 listed building is within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Valence House | Listed building, Grade II* | 930 m (0.6 miles) south-east |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Millenium Green | Wood | 1 km (0.7 miles) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) south-west |
| Wheelers Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.5 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| White Hart Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) east |
| Tom Thumb Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Eastbrook Grove | Wood | 3.6 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 22 | 23 |
1 of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Barking and Dagenham: see them on the Barking and Dagenham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chadwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 540 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Mayfield School | Secondary | 11–18 | 550 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 790 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goodmayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 950 m (0.6 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chadwell Heath Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Furze Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Barley Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Becontree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Savills Catering LTD RM8 1XZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 80 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Genesis Housing Association RM8 1UQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 90 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Four Brothers RM6 4BU | Retailers - other | 250 m | 4 Good | 8 Apr 2025 |
| Blossom Bay Nursery RM8 1ST | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Grub Hub RM8 1SP | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 6 Aug 2024 |
| Eternal Ideas Caterers RM8 1SL | Other catering premises | 390 m | 5 Very good | 31 Aug 2024 |
| Shaz's Burgers RM8 1SL | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| New Namaste Foods Limited RM8 1SL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 5 Very good | 5 Jun 2025 |
| Simply Smashed Chadwell Heath LTD RM8 1SL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 3 Mar 2026 |
| PUNJABI COOKING STUDIO RM8 1SL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mayfield School RM8 1XE | School/college/university | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| MimiAnn Kitchen RM8 1SL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 430 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Nov 2025 |
| Learn to Leap Day Nursery RM6 4BA | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 440 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Pride of Asia RM6 4BD | Retailers - other | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 2 Mar 2022 |
| dot.bubbletea RM6 4BD | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 8 Dec 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 75 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 |
| Vehicle crime | 27 |
| Other theft | 11 |
| Public order | 11 |
| Theft from the person | 10 |
| Drugs | 10 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other crime | 4 |
| Possession of weapons | 3 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 3 |
| Bicycle theft | 2 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Parking Area (38); On or near Spring Close (25); On or near Kemp Road (20); On or near Peters Close (19); On or near Scottes Lane (18).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 44% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 17% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | under 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 37% | 17% |
| Private rented | 19% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 54% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 18% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 5% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 17% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 36% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 29% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 38% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 25% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 26% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 4% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 79% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 6% | 2% |
Deprivation
The 2 neighbourhoods around this street are in deciles 2 to 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Pride of Asia (retailers - other, RM6 4BD) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 2 March 2022) found 1 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Scottes Lane · Peters Close · Palmer Road · Plowman Way · Armstrong Close · Faulkner Close · Burnside Road · Aldington Close · Cornshaw Road · Mayfield Road · Blunden Close · Griffith Close
All the streets in RM8 and across Barking and Dagenham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.