Rothwell Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 4JB is located in the Eastbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Rothwell Road, Dagenham, RM9 4JB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 4UX, RM9 4RT, RM9 4JD, RM9 4RS, RM9 4JH, RM9 4RP, RM9 4JJ, RM9 4RU, RM9 4JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM9 4JB has a slightly higher male population, with 50% 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 | 52.3% | 50% | -2.3% | 51.0% | -1.0% |
| Male | 47.7% | 50% | 2.3% | 49.0% | 1.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around RM9 4JB, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 48% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.9% | 48% | 12.1% | 37.9% | 10.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 39% | -7.6% | 44.2% | -5.2% |
| Separated | 3.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 7.1% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.0% |
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 | 41.2% | 53.8% | 12.6% | 48.4% | 5.4% |
| Good health | 35.3% | 26% | -9.3% | 33.6% | -7.6% |
| Fair health | 19% | 17.2% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 4.5% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 2.1% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -1.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 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.
This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 21%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 31.6% | 25% | -6.6% | 18.2% | 6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 16.7% | 13.1% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.1% | 17.9% | 0.8% | 13.4% | 4.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 4.4% | 2.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 4.3% | 16.3% | 12.0% | 16.9% | -0.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 21% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -12.8% |
| Other | 10.3% | 2.4% | -7.9% | 2.8% | -0.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.7% 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 | 1.6% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% |
| Chinese | 1% | 4.7% | 3.7% | 0.7% | 4.0% |
| Indian | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 2.7% | -0.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 15.5% | 3.4% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.7% | -0.6% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 0.9% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 71.2% | 55.7% | -15.5% | 81.4% | -25.7% |
| Arab | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 66.8% 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 | 73.5% | 66.8% | -6.7% | 83.2% | -16.4% |
| European Union | 10.5% | 12% | 1.5% | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.2% | 8.2% | 2.0% | 5.6% | 2.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 71.6% | 67.2% | -4.4% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| 10+ Years | 1.6% | 25.5% | 23.9% | 9.8% | 15.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.9% | 5.6% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.1% | 0.9% | -10.2% | 2.2% | -1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.7% | 0.9% | -11.8% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 5.8% | 0.3% | 5.5% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.8% | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| No passport held | 11.3% | 13.5% | -2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 30.7% | 37.2% | -6.5% |
| Christian | 44.4% | 46.2% | -1.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 13.7% | 6.5% | 7.2% |
| Other religion | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rothwell Road was 42.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 72.9% lower than the Barking Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rothwell Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barking Riverside and the 102nd lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 30.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.5%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Rothwell Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2024-12-20 | £392,804 |
| 30 Rothwell Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-08-05 | £413,085 |
| 5 Rothwell Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2022-01-20 | £410,377 |
| 25 Rothwell Road, Dagenham, Greater London Detached, an established residential building | £354,000 | 2019-12-13 | £420,069 |
| 10 Rothwell Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2018-12-18 | £381,733 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM9 4JB 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 | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 22 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4,446 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 | 5,160 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 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | 3out of 4 | 471 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Primary School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 1,319 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 1,457 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 1,528 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 438 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,720 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,568 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Free schools | 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 | 4,973 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,975 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 5,089 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 | 746 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,787 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,532 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,991 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 3,697 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 | 598 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,160 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,687 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 1,717 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 1,876 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny's Cafe | Unit 6 Rippleside Commercial Estate, Ripple Road | 523 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Dagenham | Dagenham Leisure Park, Cook Road | 607 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Cook Road | 607 yd | |
| D&D Hill Cafe | 507 Gale Street | 656 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | Gale Street | 289 yd | |
| Scrattons Community Association Ltd | Scrattons Community Association Ltd, Morrison Road | 887 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Cook Road | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 20 Woodward Road | 516 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 6 Woodward Road | 531 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 446 Hedgemans Road | 650 yd | |
| Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd | 505 Gale Street | 656 yd | |
| Popeye's Fish & Chicken | 488 Gale Street | 773 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 523 yd | |
| Bestone | 2 Reginald Ellingworth Street | 568 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 656 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 1,051 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Green CASTLE GREEN CASTLE GREEN GALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 312 yd |
| Barking Rugby Football Club Gale Street | grass pitches | 486 yd |
| Goresbrook Leisure Centre (Closed) Ripple Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 606 yd |
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 613 yd |
| Goresbrook School COOK ROAD | 627 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dagenham) GOALS SOCCER CENTRES GOALS SOCCER CENTRES COOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 674 yd |
| The Gym (Dagenham) Cook Road | health and fitness suite | 976 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 | 155.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 20.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.