Castle Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 4XW is located in the Eastbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 2003-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Castle Road, Dagenham, RM9 4XW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 4XP, RM9 4XS, RM9 4QL, RM9 4XT, RM9 4XR, RM9 4QJ, RM9 4XL, RM9 4QR, RM9 4RD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM9 4XW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 51.6% | 52.4% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 48.4% | 47.6% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 4XW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.2% 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 | 44.5% | 46.2% | 1.7% | 37.9% | 8.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.3% | 43.4% | 7.1% | 44.2% | -0.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 1.9% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Divorced | 11.4% | 6.3% | -5.1% | 9.1% | -2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 2.2% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -3.9% |
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 | 52.6% | 46.9% | -5.7% | 48.4% | -1.5% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 35.6% | 6.1% | 33.6% | 2.0% |
| Fair health | 11.4% | 13.4% | 2.0% | 12.7% | 0.7% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 3.4% | -1.5% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 23.1% | 26.4% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 8.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.1% | 11.6% | -5.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 10.1% | -2.4% | 13.4% | -3.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.4% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.5% | 9.4% | -4.1% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 23.1% | 35.8% | 12.7% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 9.6% | 2.2% | -7.4% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 45.3% 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% | 13.2% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 12.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% | 1.4% | -0.4% | 3.1% | -1.7% |
| Pakistani | 2.1% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.1% |
| Other Asian | 2.8% | 0.9% | -1.9% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 26.2% | 18.9% | -7.3% | 2.5% | 16.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 2.3% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 3% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.8% | 3.2% | 0.4% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 0.9% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 50% | 45.3% | -4.7% | 81.4% | -36.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Other | 1.6% | 4.3% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, 56.1% 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 | 63% | 56.1% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| European Union | 8.8% | 17% | 8.2% | 6.1% | 10.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 18.9% | 11.4% | -7.5% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.7% | 9.5% | 3.8% | 5.6% | 3.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 61.9% | 56.3% | -5.6% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 26.2% | 20.5% | 9.8% | 16.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.7% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 2.1% | -8.5% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 15% | 3.4% | -11.6% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.3% | 76.7% | -20.4% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| Poland | 3.4% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Romania | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Other Europe | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.7% | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Oceania | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 14% | 13.5% | 0.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 49.7% | 46.2% | 3.5% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 0.2% | 1.7% | -1.5% |
| Muslim | 24% | 6.5% | 17.5% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Castle Road was 104.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 30.1% higher than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Castle Road has the 24th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Eastbury and the 191st highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 49.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -63.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 9 Castle House, 1 Castle Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-12-19 | £262,358 |
| Flat 32 Castle House, 1 Castle Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2021-01-22 | £278,849 |
| Flat 21 Castle House, 1 Castle Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £233,000 | 2019-02-15 | £252,862 |
| Flat 22 Castle House, 1 Castle Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £215,000 | 2018-12-07 | £228,581 |
| Flat 12 Castle House, 1 Castle Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2017-11-10 | £222,809 |
RM9 4XW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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.
The percentage of student residents living in RM9 4XW 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 30 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Other | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 3,664 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 | 4,649 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 | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Junior School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Monteagle Infants' School Burnham Road , RM9 4RB | - not rated | 412 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames View Infants' School Bastable Avenue , IG11 0LG | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames View Junior School Bastable Avenue , IG11 0LG | - not rated | 841 yd | Community school | 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 | 4out of 4 | 1,081 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,310 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 | 1,389 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 4out of 4 | 1,482 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Riverside School Rivergate Centre (Temp Address) , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Foundation 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 | 2,614 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,253 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 | 4,219 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 | 4,328 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 | 1,397 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,992 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,435 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,614 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,253 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northstar Nurture School Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 1,340 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,391 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,490 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faircross School Rosslyn Road , IG11 9UH | - not rated | 1,914 yd | Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanca Lounge N Shisha | 464a Lodge Avenue | 198 yd | |
| Savoy Cafe | 464 Lodge Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Aafio Kenkey Market | 436 Lodge Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Sunny's Cafe | Unit 6 Rippleside Commercial Estate, Ripple Road | 696 yd | |
| Eastbury Manor House | Eastbury Manor House, Eastbury Square | 968 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thatched House | The Thatched House Ph, Ripple Road | 493 yd | |
| The Lighterman Public House | 132 Charlton Crescent | 943 yd | |
| Barking United Services Club | 79 Blake Avenue | 1,027 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma | 458 Lodge Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Pizza Franco | 440 Lodge Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Big Fry | 466 Lodge Avenue | 229 yd | |
| Indiana Curry & Grill | 514 Ripple Road | 493 yd | |
| Tuckin Cafe | Unit 89, Barking Industrial Park, Alfreds Way | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bestone | 2 Reginald Ellingworth Street | 327 yd | |
| Tesco | Ripple Road | 492 yd | |
| Costcutter | 14-20 Farr Avenue | 781 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 991 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thames View Junior School SAMUEL FERGUSON PLACE | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Riverside School THAMES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,059 yd |
| Eastbury Primary School DAWSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,074 yd |
| Castle Green CASTLE GREEN CASTLE GREEN GALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,086 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 | 37.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 37.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 64.72 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 64.72 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 8.6 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 8.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 12.7 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.