Rugby Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 4AP is located in the Mayesbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rugby Road, Dagenham, RM9 4AP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 4AD, RM9 4BB, RM9 4LB, RM9 4AR, RM9 4AH, RM9 4BE, RM9 4BH, RM9 4BD, RM9 4JR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM9 4AP has a slightly higher male population, with 50.3% 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 | 49.5% | 49.7% | 0.2% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 50.5% | 50.3% | -0.2% | 49.0% | 1.3% |
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 | 39.6% | 39.7% | 0.1% | 37.9% | 1.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.7% | 43.1% | 0.4% | 44.2% | -1.1% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 1.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 11.8% | 1.7% | 9.1% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -2.7% |
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 | 52.1% | 50.1% | -2.0% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 25.7% | 33.1% | 7.4% | 33.6% | -0.5% |
| Fair health | 16.1% | 11.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 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% | 27.3% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 9.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 11.5% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 1.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.1% | 9.2% | -4.9% | 13.4% | -4.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7% | 7.7% | 0.7% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 22% | 35.4% | 13.4% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 10.1% | 3.5% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.7% 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 | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3.5% | 5.7% | 2.2% | 3.1% | 2.6% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 2.7% | 0.2% |
| Other Asian | 3.5% | 2.3% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 19.6% | 15.5% | -4.1% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 1.7% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 3.2% | -0.7% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 57.2% | 60.7% | 3.5% | 81.4% | -20.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 54.3% 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 | 69.8% | 54.3% | -15.5% | 83.2% | -28.9% |
| European Union | 8.7% | 24.9% | 16.2% | 6.1% | 18.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 3.1% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 2.3% |
| Africa | 11.3% | 10.9% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.4% | 5.7% | -0.7% | 5.6% | 0.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.1% | 54.4% | -14.7% | 83.2% | -28.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.2% | 22.9% | 18.7% | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.1% | 7.4% | 1.3% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 7.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 5.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.6% | 7.7% | -2.9% | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.7% | 76.7% | -24.0% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 6.3% | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 13.8% | 0.9% | 12.9% |
| Other EU countries | 4.6% | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Turkey | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.2% | 0.3% | 2.9% |
| Southern Asia | 0.9% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 59.3% | 46.2% | 13.1% |
| Hindu | 0.6% | 1.7% | -1.1% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Sikh | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rugby Road was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eastbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 92.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 53% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-12-15 | £511,241 |
| 188 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-08-15 | £377,949 |
| 146 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £416,000 | 2025-02-27 | £425,353 |
| 184 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £282,500 | 2023-09-29 | £301,834 |
| 171 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2023-06-30 | £366,738 |
RM9 4AP area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 2% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 19% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM9 4AP 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 | 70 |
| Self-Employed | 50 |
| Part-Time Employee | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Education | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,635 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 4,965 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | 3out of 4 | 680 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambell Junior School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 680 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Primary School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | 3out of 4 | 777 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Junior School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | - not rated | 777 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 343 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 930 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,257 yd | Community 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 | 2,736 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,606 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,788 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 5,083 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,213 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 1,143 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,736 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 3,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 702 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar Nurture School Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 759 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,093 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| D&D Hill Cafe | 507 Gale Street | 427 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 427 yd | |
| Smokey Flame BBQ | 451 Porters Avenue | 648 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 657 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 657 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 720 yd | |
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | Gale Street | 783 yd | |
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 920 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeye's Fish & Chicken | 488 Gale Street | 360 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 20 Woodward Road | 383 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 6 Woodward Road | 403 yd | |
| Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd | 505 Gale Street | 427 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 446 Hedgemans Road | 553 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 394 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 427 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 648 yd | |
| Bestone | 2 Reginald Ellingworth Street | 914 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 516 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 661 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 934 yd |
| Castle Green CASTLE GREEN CASTLE GREEN GALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 936 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 1,007 yd |
| Barking Sporthouse And Gym GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK LODGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 1,057 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 | 140.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.