Porters Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 4LU 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 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4LU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 2EQ, RM8 2DE, RM9 4NJ, RM8 2EN, RM8 2DZ, RM9 4AA, RM9 4NH, RM8 2BG, RM8 2DY.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM9 4LU has a slightly higher male population, with 50.2% 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 | 51.1% | 49.8% | -1.3% | 51.0% | -1.2% |
| Male | 48.9% | 50.2% | 1.3% | 49.0% | 1.2% |
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 | 37.4% | 38.2% | 0.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 45.3% | -0.7% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 7.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 8.6% | 6.2% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
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 | 37.1% | 45.3% | 8.2% | 48.4% | -3.1% |
| Good health | 36% | 33.3% | -2.7% | 33.6% | -0.3% |
| Fair health | 16.3% | 14.5% | -1.8% | 12.7% | 1.8% |
| Bad health | 8.9% | 5.6% | -3.3% | 4.0% | 1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 38.5% | 27.6% | -10.9% | 18.2% | 9.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.7% | 8.7% | -5.0% | 9.6% | -0.9% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.1% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.6% | 5% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -0.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 16.5% | 8.2% | 16.9% | -0.4% |
| Degree or Similar | 12.9% | 27.6% | 14.7% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 5.8% | 2.5% | -3.3% | 2.8% | -0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 2% | 9.1% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| Chinese | 2.3% | 0% | -2.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 1.1% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.9% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 10.6% | 2.0% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.5% | 0.4% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.2% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 81.4% | 59.9% | -21.5% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.9% | 3.9% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 65.6% 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 | 83.1% | 65.6% | -17.5% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| European Union | 7.1% | 13.3% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 7.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 5.4% | 5.1% | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Africa | 4.3% | 6.4% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 4% | 7.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% | 2.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 82.3% | 65.6% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -17.6% |
| 10+ Years | 0% | 22.1% | 22.1% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 5.2% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.4% | 3.7% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.7% | 3.4% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.1% | 76.7% | -12.6% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Lithuania | 7.1% | 0.3% | 6.8% |
| Poland | 0.2% | 1.3% | -1.1% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Turkey | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Central Asia | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 13.7% | 13.5% | 0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.8% | 37.2% | -12.4% |
| Christian | 46.3% | 46.2% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 1% | 1.7% | -0.7% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 17.9% | 6.5% | 11.4% |
| Sikh | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 8.8% | 6.0% | 2.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Porters Avenue was 70.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.3% lower than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Porters Avenue has the 29th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Eastbury and the 196th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 36.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.0%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 251 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2018-11-02 | £473,410 |
| 231 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2012-12-10 | £358,974 |
| 243 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £155,000 | 2010-01-25 | £349,418 |
| 253 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2007-09-12 | £417,151 |
| 229 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £187,000 | 2006-10-02 | £425,000 |
RM9 4LU area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Retired | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 16 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 4,862 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 4,889 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roding Junior School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 561 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 561 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa RC Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XS | - not rated | 587 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 366 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 839 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,459 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 | 2,623 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,374 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 | 4,234 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 4,294 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 | 5,264 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 | 5,406 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 839 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 1,623 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,502 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,623 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,060 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 916 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,118 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 | 1,207 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,397 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Future Youth Zone | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 153 yd | |
| Ur Chef | 201-225 Porters Avenue | 153 yd | |
| D&D Hill Cafe | 507 Gale Street | 748 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 748 yd | |
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym | Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue | 764 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 764 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 780 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popeye's Fish & Chicken | 488 Gale Street | 581 yd | |
| Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd | 505 Gale Street | 748 yd | |
| The Round House Chinese Take Away | 439 Porters Avenue | 806 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 20 Woodward Road | 809 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 6 Woodward Road | 815 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 749 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 814 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 834 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 153 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 610 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 621 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 831 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 850 yd |
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 863 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 | 900 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 904 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 920 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 952 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 | 87.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 30 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.