Ivyhouse Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 5RS 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 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, RM9 5RS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 5BU, RM9 6JU, RM9 6JT, RM9 5RT, RM9 5RU, RM9 5RX, RM9 6DJ, RM9 6DH, RM9 6DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM9 5RS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50% | 51.8% | 1.8% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 50% | 48.2% | -1.8% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 5RS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% 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 | 43% | 45.8% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.8% | 30.2% | -0.6% | 44.2% | -14.0% |
| Separated | 7.5% | 10.4% | 2.9% | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Divorced | 12.1% | 12.5% | 0.4% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 1% | -5.5% | 6.1% | -5.1% |
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 | 38.5% | 41.7% | 3.2% | 48.4% | -6.7% |
| Good health | 36.1% | 34.8% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 19.1% | 2.7% | 12.7% | 6.4% |
| Bad health | 8.2% | 3.5% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 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.
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 15.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 37.4% | 25.3% | -12.1% | 18.2% | 7.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.1% | 14.7% | 1.6% | 9.6% | 5.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14% | 13.7% | -0.3% | 13.4% | 0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.8% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.3% | 11.6% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -5.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 13.1% | 15.8% | 2.7% | 33.8% | -18.0% |
| Other | 9.3% | 8.4% | -0.9% | 2.8% | 5.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 64.5% 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% | 12.7% | 12.7% | 1.1% | 11.6% |
| Chinese | 0% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.7% | 2.0% |
| Other Asian | 5.7% | 1.8% | -3.9% | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| Black African | 12.3% | 13.6% | 1.3% | 2.5% | 11.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.5% | 0.9% | -1.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| White | 77.9% | 64.5% | -13.4% | 81.4% | -16.9% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.6% | -1.6% |
In this area, 65.8% 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 | 76.2% | 65.8% | -10.4% | 83.2% | -17.4% |
| European Union | 3.3% | 11.4% | 8.1% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 9.8% | 10.5% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 7.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 7.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | 2.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 74.6% | 65.2% | -9.4% | 83.2% | -18.0% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 21.7% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 11.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 4.3% | 1.0% | 2.9% | 1.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 9% | 5.2% | -3.8% | 2.2% | 3.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.8% | 3.5% | -6.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.1% | 76.7% | -15.6% |
| Ireland | 2.7% | 0.6% | 2.1% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Spain | 1.8% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Southern Asia | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| No passport held | 19.5% | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 37.7% | 37.2% | 0.5% |
| Christian | 41.2% | 46.2% | -5.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.8% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Muslim | 12.3% | 6.5% | 5.8% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivyhouse Road was 203.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 90.7% higher than the Alibon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivyhouse Road has the 7th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Alibon and the 74th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -61.3%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £262,000 | 2015-10-02 | £396,936 |
| 187 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2014-07-02 | £365,803 |
| 185 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £180,000 | 2013-08-19 | £394,074 |
| 189 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £148,500 | 2011-09-15 | £331,775 |
| 185 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £157,000 | 2010-09-03 | £353,167 |
RM9 5RS area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 8% 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.
| Full-Time Employee | 34 |
| Retired | 14 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Other | 8 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Self-Employed | 5 |
| Looking after home or family | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 3 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 0 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 6 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Information and communication | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Primary School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 525 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Primary School Spurling Road , RM9 5RH | 3out of 4 | 631 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School Rowdowns Road , RM9 6NH | 3out of 4 | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Southwood Primary School Keppel Road , RM9 5LT | 2out of 4 | 1,169 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,721 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,514 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,641 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Elutec Yew Tree Avenue , Rainham Rd South RM10 7FN | 2out of 4 | 2,660 yd | University technical college | 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 | 3,640 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 | 884 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,364 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,491 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,696 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 799 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,068 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,527 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,625 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 2,811 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsloes Park Hub | 1 Terrace Walk | 511 yd | |
| Subway | 263 Heathway | 720 yd | |
| Snack Bar | 9 Station Parade, Heathway | 724 yd | |
| D&D Hill Cafe | 507 Gale Street | 793 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 793 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Denman PH | Lord Denman Ph, 270-272 Heathway | 761 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Cook Road | 1,085 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Dixie Chicken | 5 Parsloes Avenue | 711 yd | |
| Royal Fish Bar | 446 Hedgemans Road | 719 yd | |
| Dominos Pizza | 301 Heathway | 720 yd | |
| Angels Bakery | 269 Heathway | 722 yd | |
| Deans Peri Peri | 3 Station Parade, Heathway | 724 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK GmbH | Unit A, 258-262 Heathway | 761 yd | |
| Tesco | 228 Heathway | 761 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 793 yd | |
| Iceland | 258-262 Heathway | 889 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 900 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 321 yd |
| Goresbrook Park Lloyd Road | grass pitches | 464 yd |
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 764 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Closed) Rear of 5-7 Rear of 5-7 Reede Road | health and fitness suite | 850 yd |
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 882 yd | |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 983 yd |
| The Gym (Dagenham) Cook Road | health and fitness suite | 1,093 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 | 136.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.