Blithbury Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 4PX 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 Blithbury Road, Dagenham, RM9 4PX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 4AU, RM9 4PS, RM9 4ND, RM9 4PU, RM9 4PQ, RM9 4AT, RM9 4NB, RM9 4QA, RM9 4PN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM9 4PX has a female population much higher than UK average, with 56.4% of the population 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 | 52% | 56.4% | 4.4% | 51.0% | 5.4% |
| Male | 48% | 43.6% | -4.4% | 49.0% | -5.4% |
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 4PX, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 60.4% 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 | 52.6% | 60.4% | 7.8% | 37.9% | 22.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.1% | 32% | -1.1% | 44.2% | -12.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 5.6% | 1.7% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 2% | -5.8% | 9.1% | -7.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 0% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 56.3% | 45.8% | -10.5% | 48.4% | -2.6% |
| Good health | 31.6% | 40.8% | 9.2% | 33.6% | 7.2% |
| Fair health | 8.2% | 8.8% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -3.9% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 | 27.9% | 19.4% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 1.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.6% | 9.5% | -6.1% | 9.6% | -0.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 27.3% | 14.4% | -12.9% | 13.4% | 1.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 4.5% | 5.5% | 1.0% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 15.4% | 7.0% | 16.9% | -1.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 11% | 32.8% | 21.8% | 33.8% | -1.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 3% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 56.1% 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 | 2.3% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 3.4% | 1.8% | 3.1% | 0.3% |
| Pakistani | 3.9% | 6.4% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.7% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 1.1% | -0.1% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 7.8% | 10.6% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 0.1% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.9% | 5.3% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 4.4% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 73% | 56.1% | -16.9% | 81.4% | -25.3% |
| Other | 0% | 5.3% | 5.3% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
In this area, 77.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 77.2% | -1.7% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 6.2% | -1.2% | 6.1% | 0.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 5.1% | 7.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 6.6% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 2.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.5% | 77.2% | -1.3% | 83.2% | -6.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.1% | 19.3% | 16.2% | 9.8% | 9.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 1.5% | -1.6% | 2.9% | -1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.9% | 1.2% | -4.7% | 2.2% | -1.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 0.8% | -8.6% | 1.9% | -1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78% | 76.7% | 1.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 10.4% | 13.5% | -3.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 31.9% | 37.2% | -5.3% |
| Christian | 45.1% | 46.2% | -1.1% |
| Hindu | 0.4% | 1.7% | -1.3% |
| Muslim | 12.5% | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| Sikh | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Blithbury Road was 70.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.0% lower than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Blithbury Road has the 31st lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Eastbury and the 200th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 20.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -85.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Floor Flat 12 Blithbury Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2025-01-10 | £232,889 |
| 46 Blithbury Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2024-04-30 | £234,416 |
| 25 Blithbury Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £405,000 | 2023-09-11 | £432,717 |
| 31 Blithbury Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £328,000 | 2023-06-23 | £348,667 |
| Ground Floor Flat 12 Blithbury Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £228,000 | 2022-01-24 | £236,083 |
RM9 4PX area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 10% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM9 4PX 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 | 59 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Self-Employed | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Other | 5 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 4,137 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 | 4,447 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 | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Junior School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Infants' School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | - not rated | 664 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior School and Special Needs Base (MLD) Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | - not rated | 739 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 739 yd | Community 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 | 433 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 949 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 | 1,060 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,626 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 | 2,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,642 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 | 4,559 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 | 4,693 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,761 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,061 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 | 1,525 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,626 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,898 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,048 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 | 1,120 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,182 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 | 1,210 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,693 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,875 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | 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 | 120 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab & Cafe | 286 Lodge Avenue | 234 yd | |
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym | Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue | 579 yd | |
| Savoy Cafe | 464 Lodge Avenue | 785 yd | |
| Aafio Kenkey Market | 436 Lodge Avenue | 785 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 267 yd | |
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Round House Chinese Take Away | 439 Porters Avenue | 110 yd | |
| Whap Whap Kitchen | 443 Porters Avenue | 114 yd | |
| Ho Lee | 465 Porters Avenue | 120 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken and Ribs | 431 Porters Avenue | 120 yd | |
| Flavour Hut | 445 Porters Avenue | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 120 yd | |
| Bestone | 2 Reginald Ellingworth Street | 819 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 909 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 965 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 583 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 | 677 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 738 yd |
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 781 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 848 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 923 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 944 yd |
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 1,044 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 | 169.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 75 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.