Cotton Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 4HN is located in the Eastbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 2000-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Cotton Close, Dagenham, RM9 4HN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 4HJ, RM9 4HQ, RM9 4JL, RM9 4HL, RM9 4ST, RM9 4JP, RM9 4JR, RM9 4HR, RM9 4TL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM9 4HN, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.5% | 53% | 1.5% | 51.0% | 2.0% |
| Male | 48.5% | 47% | -1.5% | 49.0% | -2.0% |
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 | 34.6% | 35.6% | 1.0% | 37.9% | -2.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 44.8% | 1.2% | 44.2% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 7.4% | 2.9% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 7.2% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 9.5% | 3.7% | 6.1% | 3.4% |
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 | 51.2% | 40.1% | -11.1% | 48.4% | -8.3% |
| Good health | 32.9% | 37.2% | 4.3% | 33.6% | 3.6% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 10% | -1.4% | 12.7% | -2.7% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 8.3% | 5.0% | 4.0% | 4.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.2% | 3.2% |
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 | 26.3% | 21.6% | -4.7% | 18.2% | 3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.2% | 9.8% | -10.4% | 9.6% | 0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16% | 12.1% | -3.9% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.6% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 5.3% | -0.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.1% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 16.5% | 37% | 20.5% | 33.8% | 3.2% |
| Other | 9.1% | 3.6% | -5.5% | 2.8% | 0.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 54.6% 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 | 3% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 8.1% |
| Chinese | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 3% | 1.2% | -1.8% | 3.1% | -1.9% |
| Pakistani | 3.3% | 7.5% | 4.2% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 16.2% | 16% | -0.2% | 2.5% | 13.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 68.9% | 54.6% | -14.3% | 81.4% | -26.8% |
| Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 63.4% 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 | 73.4% | 63.4% | -10.0% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 13.2% | 5.4% | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 4.6% | 2.2% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 9.3% | 9% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.3% | 9% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 3.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 63.4% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -19.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.7% | 20.2% | 17.5% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.1% | 10.2% | 5.1% | 2.9% | 7.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 4.6% | -4.4% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.2% | 1.5% | -8.7% | 1.9% | -0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60% | 76.7% | -16.7% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 10.8% | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.1% | 0.3% | 2.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 12.8% | 13.5% | -0.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 23.2% | 37.2% | -14.0% |
| Christian | 47.9% | 46.2% | 1.7% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 17.6% | 6.5% | 11.1% |
| Sikh | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 8.3% | 6.0% | 2.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cotton Close was 54.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 35.1% lower than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Cotton Close has the 23rd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eastbury and the 142nd lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Cotton Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-07-08 | £502,690 |
| 8 Cotton Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £398,000 | 2022-12-22 | £417,722 |
| 4 Cotton Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2020-06-25 | £430,988 |
| 2 Cotton Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2017-09-22 | £370,012 |
| 5 Cotton Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2011-05-31 | £532,000 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM9 4HN 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 | 92 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 33 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 26 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Other | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 4,365 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 | 4,871 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 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 1,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,155 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 1,418 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 796 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,469 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 2,038 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,729 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,771 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | 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 | 4,842 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,917 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,967 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,588 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,281 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,672 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,485 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 | 766 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,346 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,437 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 2,032 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 2,037 yd | Free schools special | 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 | 545 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 545 yd | |
| Smokey Flame BBQ | 451 Porters Avenue | 702 yd | |
| Sunny's Cafe | Unit 6 Rippleside Commercial Estate, Ripple Road | 815 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab & Cafe | 286 Lodge Avenue | 816 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | Gale Street | 581 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 834 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 20 Woodward Road | 420 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 6 Woodward Road | 445 yd | |
| Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd | 505 Gale Street | 545 yd | |
| Popeye's Fish & Chicken | 488 Gale Street | 581 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 446 Hedgemans Road | 618 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 434 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 545 yd | |
| Bestone | 2 Reginald Ellingworth Street | 603 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 702 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 573 yd |
| Castle Green CASTLE GREEN CASTLE GREEN GALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 679 yd |
| Barking Rugby Football Club Gale Street | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| Goresbrook Leisure Centre (Closed) Ripple Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 940 yd |
| Goresbrook School COOK ROAD | 963 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dagenham) GOALS SOCCER CENTRES GOALS SOCCER CENTRES COOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 981 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 994 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 210.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.