Rugby Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 4AS 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 4AS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 4LA, RM9 4PL, RM9 4JS, RM9 4PJ, RM9 4BA, RM9 4AR, RM9 4AT, RM9 4PQ, RM9 4TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM9 4AS 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 | 48.8% | 49.7% | 0.9% | 51.0% | -1.3% |
| Male | 51.2% | 50.3% | -0.9% | 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 | 40.2% | 38.4% | -1.8% | 37.9% | 0.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.4% | 39.2% | 2.8% | 44.2% | -5.0% |
| Separated | 5% | 2.4% | -2.6% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.8% | -0.5% | 9.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 9.2% | 2.1% | 6.1% | 3.1% |
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 | 46.1% | 41.5% | -4.6% | 48.4% | -6.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 39.8% | 8.0% | 33.6% | 6.2% |
| Fair health | 14.2% | 12.6% | -1.6% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.7% | 5.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 31% | 27.9% | -3.1% | 18.2% | 9.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.8% | 15.5% | -3.3% | 13.4% | 2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 3.6% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 10.8% | 2.4% | 16.9% | -6.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.4% | 29.5% | 11.1% | 33.8% | -4.3% |
| Other | 10.5% | 2% | -8.5% | 2.8% | -0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58% 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 | 3.6% | 7.3% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 6.2% |
| Chinese | 2.7% | 1.2% | -1.5% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -0.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 4.1% | 2.0% | 2.7% | 1.4% |
| Other Asian | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 19.1% | 15.2% | -3.9% | 2.5% | 12.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 4.7% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| White | 63% | 58% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -23.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
In this area, 60.1% 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 | 70.3% | 60.1% | -10.2% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 12.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 5.3% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 4.5% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 11.7% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 9.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7% | 9.4% | 2.4% | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 69.7% | 60.1% | -9.6% | 83.2% | -23.1% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 23.8% | 21.7% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 5.9% | 0.7% | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 5.6% | -7.1% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.3% | 4.7% | -5.6% | 1.9% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.4% | 76.7% | -15.3% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.3% | 1.5% | -1.2% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| North Africa | 1.5% | 0.1% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 13.2% | 13.5% | -0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 28.7% | 37.2% | -8.5% |
| Christian | 48% | 46.2% | 1.8% |
| Buddhist | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 17.5% | 6.5% | 11.0% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 2.3% | 6.0% | -3.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rugby Road was 65.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 18.6% lower than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rugby Road has the 24th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Eastbury and the 177th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -59.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 223 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2025-03-14 | £429,102 |
| 239 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2022-08-04 | £402,715 |
| 233 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-01-20 | £401,860 |
| 253 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £288,500 | 2020-10-16 | £344,095 |
| 252 Rugby Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £313,000 | 2019-11-11 | £373,742 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM9 4AS 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 | 77 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 21 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Other | 16 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Education | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| 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 | 4,349 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 | 4,727 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monteagle Primary School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | 3out of 4 | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Junior School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Infants' School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | - not rated | 587 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambell Junior School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 843 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 | 365 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 997 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,013 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 1,338 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,493 yd | Community school | 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 | 2,512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,868 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,796 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,851 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,881 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,926 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 | 1,265 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,493 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,512 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 903 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 | 934 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,599 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,624 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokey Flame BBQ | 451 Porters Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab & Cafe | 286 Lodge Avenue | 512 yd | |
| D&D Hill Cafe | 507 Gale Street | 696 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 696 yd | |
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym | Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue | 783 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 513 yd | |
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 783 yd | |
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | Gale Street | 900 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Round House Chinese Take Away | 439 Porters Avenue | 382 yd | |
| Whap Whap Kitchen | 443 Porters Avenue | 390 yd | |
| Ho Lee | 465 Porters Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken and Ribs | 431 Porters Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Flavour Hut | 445 Porters Avenue | 398 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 398 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 631 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 696 yd | |
| Bestone | 2 Reginald Ellingworth Street | 740 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 768 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 827 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 843 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 875 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 | 903 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 992 yd |
| Castle Green CASTLE GREEN CASTLE GREEN GALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,003 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 1,034 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 | 147.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.