Coppen Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 1HJ is located in the Whalebone electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Coppen Road, Dagenham, RM8 1HJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 1QH, RM8 1ET, RM6 6ET, RM8 1HU, RM6 6HY, RM8 1HX, RM6 6EX, RM6 6EU, RM6 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM8 1HJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 55.3% | 49.2% | -6.1% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 44.7% | 50.8% | 6.1% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.8% | 32.3% | -7.5% | 37.9% | -5.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.3% | 50.2% | 9.9% | 44.2% | 6.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.1% | -1.0% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 7.9% | -3.2% | 9.1% | -1.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.8% | -1.0% | 6.1% | -1.3% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (89.1%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 51.4% | 60% | 8.6% | 48.4% | 11.6% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.1% | -4.0% | 33.6% | -4.5% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 8.1% | -3.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 3.9% | 1.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -2.4% |
| Very bad health | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 22.1% | 21.1% | -1.0% | 18.2% | 2.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.8% | 17.6% | -3.2% | 9.6% | 8.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.2% | 13.8% | 3.6% | 13.4% | 0.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.8% | -1.0% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.7% | 29.4% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -4.4% |
| Other | 11.1% | 4.2% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 1.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 49.6% 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 | 1.8% | 4.7% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 3.6% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 16.9% | 12.7% | -4.2% | 3.1% | 9.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 4.9% | 2.4% | 2.7% | 2.2% |
| Other Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 6.5% | -3.4% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.7% | 4.9% | -1.8% | 1.0% | 3.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 54.6% | 49.6% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -31.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Other | 1.8% | 8% | 6.2% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, just 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 67.3% | 47.3% | -20.0% | 83.2% | -35.9% |
| European Union | 9.5% | 28.2% | 18.7% | 6.1% | 22.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 4.7% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 8.1% | 5.9% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 9.5% | 11.1% | 1.6% | 5.6% | 5.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 19.3% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 67.3% | 47% | -20.3% | 83.2% | -36.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 19.3% | 16.8% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 17.7% | 11.0% | 2.9% | 14.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 5.1% | -3.7% | 2.2% | 2.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.8% | 10.8% | -4.0% | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56% | 76.7% | -20.7% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3.4% | 0.3% | 3.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 27.7% | 0.9% | 26.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.1% | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8.5% | 37.2% | -28.7% |
| Christian | 58% | 46.2% | 11.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 6.2% | 1.7% | 4.5% |
| Muslim | 17.1% | 6.5% | 10.6% |
| Sikh | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Coppen Road was 84.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 24.6% lower than the Chadwell Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Coppen Road has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Chadwell Heath and the 255th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -75.1%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit D Coppen Road, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2024-01-26 | £185,800 |
| Unit 4 Capricorn Centre Coppen Road, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2023-10-09 | £303,360 |
| Unit D Coppen Road, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2020-07-20 | £193,232 |
| Unit 9-10 Cromwell Centre Coppen Road, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £750,000 | 2020-06-26 | £816,612 |
| Unit C Selinas Lane, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £680,000 | 2017-02-13 | £759,550 |
RM8 1HJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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.
RM8 1HJ area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM8 1HJ 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 | 71 |
| Self-Employed | 66 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Infant School Bennett Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6ES | 3out of 4 | 429 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Warren Junior School Gordon Road , Chadwell Heath RM6 6DA | 4out of 4 | 953 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 1,179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 1,179 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Henry Green Primary School Green Lane , RM8 1UR | 3out of 4 | 1,400 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 4out of 4 | 937 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College London Road , RM7 9NX | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England School & Sixth Form College London Road , RM7 9NX | - not rated | 1,001 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy London Road , RM7 9NX | 3out of 4 | 1,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,685 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 | 2,278 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,087 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 2,454 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,510 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,588 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,937 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass School 373 London Road , RM7 9NU | - not rated | 907 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Havering Motorvations Motor Project 13 Maldon Road , RM7 0JB | - not rated | 1,589 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountain Ash School Oasis House , Essex Road RM6 4JA | - not rated | 1,634 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,935 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newbridge School 161 Gresham Drive , RM6 4TR | 4out of 4 | 2,000 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Boys Cafe | Unit 1, Character House, Coppen Road | 30 yd | |
| Boys Cafe | Units 1 And 2, Capricorn Centre, Coppen Road | 37 yd | |
| Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen | Unit 1, Greenburn Centre, Selinas Lane | 63 yd | |
| McDonald's Restaurants Ltd | McDonald's Drive In, Eldonwall Trading Estate, Whalebone Lane South | 279 yd | |
| West Ham Training Ground | West Ham Football Club Training Ground, Saville Road | 297 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tollgate Tavern Public House | High Road | 512 yd | |
| The Cedars Club | Cedars Club, Mill Lane | 753 yd | |
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 859 yd | |
| The Eva Hart Public House | 1128 High Road | 1,011 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 1,049 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirravale Kitchen | 1c, Unit 1, Mirravale Trading Estate, Selinas Lane | 272 yd | |
| Luck Kitchen | 204 High Road | 448 yd | |
| Happy House | 226 High Road | 448 yd | |
| Yummy Chicken De Cafe Lounge Ltd | 222 High Road | 448 yd | |
| Original Fried Chicken | 206 High Road | 448 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 279 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 614 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 786 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | 38-40 High Road | 897 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Heath Training Ground Saville Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 295 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 799 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 931 yd |
| Westlands Playing Fields London Road | grass pitches | 944 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 974 yd |
| St Edwards Church Of England School And Sixth Form College ST EDWARDS C OF E SCHOOL ST EDWARDS C OF E SCHOOL LONDON ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,007 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,024 yd |
| Warren Sports Centre Whalebone Lane North | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,039 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,077 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.7% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 4.2% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 4.2% |
| Median download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 583.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 551.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.