Osborne Square is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 5BA is located in the Parsloes electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Osborne Square, Dagenham, RM9 5BA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 5XA, RM9 5BE, RM9 5AX, RM9 5BD, RM9 5UX, RM9 5BB, RM9 5XB, RM9 5XH, RM10 8QD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM9 5BA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.4% | 50.6% | 1.2% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 50.6% | 49.4% | -1.2% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 33.8% | 41.1% | 7.3% | 37.9% | 3.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.7% | 36% | -10.7% | 44.2% | -8.2% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 4% | -0.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Divorced | 10% | 11.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 7.9% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
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 | 41.3% | 47.2% | 5.9% | 48.4% | -1.2% |
| Good health | 38.3% | 37.3% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 3.7% |
| Fair health | 16% | 9.3% | -6.7% | 12.7% | -3.4% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 5.4% | 2.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 0.9% | -0.3% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.6% | 25.8% | -3.8% | 18.2% | 7.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.4% | 15.1% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 5.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.2% | 11.5% | -2.7% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 13.3% | 15.9% | 2.6% | 16.9% | -1.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.4% | 25.4% | 5.0% | 33.8% | -8.4% |
| Other | 10.4% | 2.8% | -7.6% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 58.5% 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 | 0.6% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 1.1% | 5.2% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.1% | -0.7% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 3% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.3% |
| Other Asian | 1.2% | 6% | 4.8% | 1.6% | 4.4% |
| Black African | 15.1% | 15.8% | 0.7% | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | -0.6% | 1.0% | -0.7% |
| Other Black | 3.6% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 71.4% | 58.5% | -12.9% | 81.4% | -22.9% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
In this area, 65.9% 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 | 74.4% | 65.9% | -8.5% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| European Union | 8.4% | 12.3% | 3.9% | 6.1% | 6.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3% | 2.1% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 12.3% | 9.3% | -3.0% | 2.7% | 6.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.1% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 4.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 0% | -1.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 72.9% | 65.9% | -7.0% | 83.2% | -17.3% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 23.4% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 13.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.2% | 6% | 1.8% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 3.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 13.6% | 0.9% | -12.7% | 1.9% | -1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.9% | 76.7% | -12.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.6% | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 15.1% | 13.5% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.4% | 37.2% | -11.8% |
| Christian | 49% | 46.2% | 2.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% |
| Muslim | 12.8% | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Other religion | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Osborne Square was 78.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 26.9% lower than the Alibon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Osborne Square has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Alibon and the 246th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -20.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 65% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 76A Osborne Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-05-09 | £393,054 |
| 133 Osborne Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-07-21 | £417,549 |
| 145 Osborne Square, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £307,000 | 2017-01-16 | £406,279 |
| 90 Osborne Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2016-10-05 | £421,267 |
| 94 Osborne Square, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2015-10-05 | £363,605 |
RM9 5BA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 22% 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 5BA 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 | 79 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 30 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Alibon Road , RM10 8DF | 3out of 4 | 538 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 630 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 749 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Primary School Spurling Road , RM9 5RH | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,443 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,637 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,016 yd | University technical college | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,069 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,431 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,598 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 | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 1,471 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,345 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 4,185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,189 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 485 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,817 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,940 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,126 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 2,644 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osborne Centre | Osborne Square | 168 yd | |
| Parsloes Park Hub | 1 Terrace Walk | 637 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 227 Oxlow Lane | 655 yd | |
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 672 yd | |
| Take a Break | 244 Oxlow Lane | 690 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Denman PH | Lord Denman Ph, 270-272 Heathway | 935 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 949 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| B Square Grill Ltd | 207 Oxlow Lane | 597 yd | |
| Mississippi Chicken & Pizza | 225 Oxlow Lane | 632 yd | |
| Queens Fish & Kebab Bar | 241 Oxlow Lane | 632 yd | |
| Lotus House | 213 Oxlow Lane | 632 yd | |
| Royal Dolphin | 295 Wood Lane | 672 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 201 Oxlow Lane | 632 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 672 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Unit A, 258-262 Heathway | 935 yd | |
| Tesco | 228 Heathway | 935 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 269 yd | |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 467 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Closed) Rear of 5-7 Rear of 5-7 Reede Road | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 1,001 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,025 yd |
| Pondfield Park Reede Road | grass pitches | 1,063 yd |
| Dagenham And Redbridge Fc (Chigwell Construction Stadium) VICTORIA ROAD | grass pitches | 1,081 yd |
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 1,082 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 | 59.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 225.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 22.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.