Keppel Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 5LT 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 Keppel Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 5NA, RM9 5LS, RM9 5SR, RM9 5NH, RM8 3NA, RM9 5SL, RM9 5ND, RM9 5LX, RM9 5LR.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM9 5LT is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.6% | 50.4% | -2.2% | 51.0% | -0.6% |
| Male | 47.4% | 49.6% | 2.2% | 49.0% | 0.6% |
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 5LT, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 43% 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 | 48.3% | 43% | -5.3% | 37.9% | 5.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 37.2% | 3.0% | 44.2% | -7.0% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.5% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 9.9% | 12.3% | 2.4% | 9.1% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 44.9% | 50.3% | 5.4% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 34.4% | 30.7% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -2.9% |
| Fair health | 14% | 11.4% | -2.6% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 5.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% | 1.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.0% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 21.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 23.8% | -4.0% | 18.2% | 5.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.6% | 11.9% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 2.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 17.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | 3.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5.4% | 2.4% | 5.3% | 0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 14.8% | 6.4% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.2% | 21.3% | 6.1% | 33.8% | -12.5% |
| Other | 9.1% | 5.4% | -3.7% | 2.8% | 2.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 55.5% 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 | 1.1% | 1.8% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 1.1% | 0.8% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 3.1% | -2.0% |
| Pakistani | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Other Asian | 1.9% | 1.1% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 10.2% | 17.6% | 7.4% | 2.5% | 15.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.8% | 1.6% | -1.2% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 3.2% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 74.9% | 55.5% | -19.4% | 81.4% | -25.9% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0% | 4.5% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 2.9% |
In this area, 61.9% 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 | 80.4% | 61.9% | -18.5% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 16.4% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 10.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 5.5% | 12.4% | 6.9% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.5% | 6.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.3% | -0.9% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 79.9% | 61.9% | -18.0% | 83.2% | -21.3% |
| 10+ Years | 1.4% | 15.6% | 14.2% | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 1.4% | 10.3% | 8.9% | 2.9% | 7.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.4% | 3.4% | -6.0% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.8% | 76.7% | -19.9% |
| France | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Italy | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 12.9% | 0.9% | 12.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 16.3% | 13.5% | 2.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 25.1% | 37.2% | -12.1% |
| Christian | 57.3% | 46.2% | 11.1% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 9.8% | 6.5% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keppel Road was 183.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 70.4% higher than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keppel Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 62 local areas in Heath and the 92nd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 94.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 63.4%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Keppel Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £407,000 | 2023-09-18 | £441,886 |
| 38 Keppel Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £365,000 | 2023-04-18 | £395,635 |
| 10 Keppel Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2021-10-06 | £394,370 |
| 1A Keppel Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £190,000 | 2020-11-04 | £223,198 |
| 2 Keppel Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £310,000 | 2015-09-11 | £470,330 |
RM9 5LT area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 5LT 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 | 78 |
| Part-Time Employee | 34 |
| Self-Employed | 34 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 22 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Other | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 5,448 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 198 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 563 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Bowes Road , RM8 2XJ | - not rated | 622 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 723 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Connor Road , RM9 5UL | 3out of 4 | 876 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,553 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,748 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 3out of 4 | 1,932 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,315 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,593 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 | 3,338 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 | 399 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 2,359 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,371 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,290 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 957 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,242 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al-Noor Primary School 619-629 Green Lane , Ilford IG3 9RP | - not rated | 1,801 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 1,851 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,324 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Breakfast Cafe | 78 Wood Lane | 334 yd | |
| Castle Point Catering | 163 Bennetts Castle Lane | 660 yd | |
| Wolf | 242 Bennetts Castle Lane | 727 yd | |
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 733 yd | |
| Osborne Centre | Osborne Square | 794 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 143 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 955 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fu Min | 96 Wood Lane | 160 yd | |
| Seahorse Fish & Chips Shop | 98 Wood Lane | 160 yd | |
| Grill Villa Dagenham Ltd | 9 Porters Avenue | 239 yd | |
| Tee's Shop | 5 Porters Avenue | 239 yd | |
| Immz's Pizza and Kebab | 14 Porters Avenue | 298 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 733 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Kingsley Hall PARSLOES AVENUE | 182 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 362 yd |
| The St Teresa Catholic Primary School BOWES ROAD | grass pitches | 722 yd |
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 765 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 819 yd | |
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 949 yd | |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 957 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 980 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 | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.0% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 114.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.