Ivyhouse Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 5RU 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 5RU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 5RT, RM9 5RX, RM9 6DD, RM9 5RS, RM9 6DB, RM9 6JT, RM9 6EU, RM9 6DA, RM9 5SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM9 5RU, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% 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 | 54.3% | 52.1% | -2.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 47.9% | 2.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
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 | 35.4% | 38.2% | 2.8% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48% | 46.9% | -1.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 3.9% | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 4.4% | -1.9% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
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 | 38.6% | 44.1% | 5.5% | 48.4% | -4.3% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 37.4% | 0.5% | 33.6% | 3.8% |
| Fair health | 16.4% | 12.5% | -3.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 2.7% | 0.6% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 30.5% | 24.8% | -5.7% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17.5% | 13% | -4.5% | 9.6% | 3.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.8% | 11.3% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% | 3.5% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -1.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9% | 12.2% | 3.2% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 15.7% | 33.9% | 18.2% | 33.8% | 0.1% |
| Other | 11.2% | 1.3% | -9.9% | 2.8% | -1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.6% 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 | 2.4% | 10.8% | 8.4% | 1.1% | 9.7% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 3.1% | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.7% | -0.5% |
| Other Asian | 1.4% | 5.1% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Black African | 9.2% | 8.6% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.5% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.9% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 0.6% | -1.8% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.3% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 76.5% | 61.6% | -14.9% | 81.4% | -19.8% |
| Other | 2% | 1.3% | -0.7% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
In this area, 63.9% 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 | 76.8% | 63.9% | -12.9% | 83.2% | -19.3% |
| European Union | 8.9% | 13.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 6.1% | 6.1% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.4% | 10.9% | 7.5% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.6% | -1.5% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 76.1% | 63.5% | -12.6% | 83.2% | -19.7% |
| 10+ Years | 2.4% | 20.6% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 3.2% | 0.1% | 2.9% | 0.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 9.8% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.9% | 2.9% | -8.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.8% | 76.7% | -16.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 1.3% | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Lithuania | 7.7% | 0.3% | 7.4% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.6% | 1.2% | 1.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 14.5% | 13.5% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 22.6% | 37.2% | -14.6% |
| Christian | 50.6% | 46.2% | 4.4% |
| Hindu | 2.9% | 1.7% | 1.2% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 19.1% | 6.5% | 12.6% |
| Other religion | 1.6% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Not answered | 2.9% | 6.0% | -3.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ivyhouse Road was 28.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 74.0% lower than the Alibon average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Ivyhouse Road has the 8th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Alibon and the 35th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -26.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 136 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2022-07-22 | £374,719 |
| 152 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2022-07-08 | £380,072 |
| 116 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-01-10 | £416,598 |
| 172 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £323,125 | 2021-07-23 | £386,273 |
| 134 Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-11-06 | £351,047 |
RM9 5RU area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in RM9 5RU 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 | 69 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Other | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Primary School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Junior School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Infants' School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | - not rated | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Primary School Spurling Road , RM9 5RH | 3out of 4 | 709 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | 3out of 4 | 854 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 913 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sacred Heart School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Community 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 | 3,646 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,151 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 3,722 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,835 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 | 3out of 4 | 913 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,924 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,428 yd | Community school | 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 | 720 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 | 817 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 1,004 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 1,022 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,306 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parsloes Park Hub | 1 Terrace Walk | 615 yd | |
| D&D Hill Cafe | 507 Gale Street | 616 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 616 yd | |
| Subway | 263 Heathway | 904 yd | |
| Snack Bar | 9 Station Parade, Heathway | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Denman PH | Lord Denman Ph, 270-272 Heathway | 948 yd | |
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | Gale Street | 1,011 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Cook Road | 1,082 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fish Bar | 446 Hedgemans Road | 556 yd | |
| Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd | 505 Gale Street | 616 yd | |
| Popeye's Fish & Chicken | 488 Gale Street | 645 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 6 Woodward Road | 718 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 20 Woodward Road | 743 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 616 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 730 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Unit A, 258-262 Heathway | 948 yd | |
| Tesco | 228 Heathway | 948 yd | |
| Iceland | 258-262 Heathway | 1,063 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 288 yd |
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 599 yd |
| Goresbrook Park Lloyd Road | grass pitches | 632 yd |
| Sydney Russell Leisure Centre PARSLOES AVENUE | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 908 yd |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 967 yd |
| Fanshawe Hall FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE FANSHAWE COMMUNITY CENTRE BARNMEAD ROAD | 991 yd | |
| Peak Fitness (Closed) Rear of 5-7 Rear of 5-7 Reede Road | health and fitness suite | 1,030 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dagenham) GOALS SOCCER CENTRES GOALS SOCCER CENTRES COOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 1,043 yd |
| The Gym (Dagenham) Cook Road | health and fitness suite | 1,090 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 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.