Urswick Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 6EA is located in the Goresbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Urswick Road, Dagenham, RM9 6EA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 6EB, RM9 6AH, RM9 6DU, RM9 6DX, RM9 6ED, RM9 6AL, RM9 6DS, RM9 6EH, RM9 6AD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around RM9 6EA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 51.5% | 2.6% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 48.5% | -2.6% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 39.1% | 37.5% | -1.6% | 37.9% | -0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.8% | 46.9% | 3.1% | 44.2% | 2.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 4.6% | 2.9% | -1.7% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 7.8% | -0.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 4.6% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -1.5% |
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 | 45.5% | 50.3% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 1.9% |
| Good health | 31.8% | 33.6% | 1.8% | 33.6% | 0.0% |
| Fair health | 13.4% | 12.3% | -1.1% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 7.2% | 3.5% | -3.7% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 34.5% | 25.4% | -9.1% | 18.2% | 7.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.9% | 12.4% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 18.9% | 10.7% | -8.2% | 13.4% | -2.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.8% | 11.7% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -5.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 14.6% | 34.5% | 19.9% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 8.9% | 3.3% | -5.6% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 59.9% 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 | 1.3% | 5.1% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 4.0% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 1.9% | 3.7% | 1.8% | 2.7% | 1.0% |
| Other Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Black African | 13.4% | 15.3% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 12.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.3% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0.5% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 72.7% | 59.9% | -12.8% | 81.4% | -21.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.8% | 3.9% | 3.1% | 1.6% | 2.3% |
In this area, 59.5% 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% | 59.5% | -16.7% | 83.2% | -23.7% |
| European Union | 8% | 19.9% | 11.9% | 6.1% | 13.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 2.1% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Africa | 8.6% | 11.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 8.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.2% | 6.3% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 0.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 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 | 74.9% | 59.8% | -15.1% | 83.2% | -23.4% |
| 10+ Years | 3.5% | 23% | 19.5% | 9.8% | 13.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 12.3% | 7.8% | 2.9% | 9.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 8% | 3% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.1% | 1.9% | -7.2% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.7% | 76.7% | -18.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 9.5% | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 3.2% | 1.5% | 1.7% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 0.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 21.8% | 37.2% | -15.4% |
| Christian | 53.6% | 46.2% | 7.4% |
| Hindu | 1.6% | 1.7% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 16.5% | 6.5% | 10.0% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Urswick Road was 86.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 45.8% lower than the Barking Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Urswick Road has the 16th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Barking Riverside and the 250th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -47.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Urswick Road, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2024-12-18 | £394,439 |
| 25 Urswick Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £424,000 | 2022-12-13 | £439,548 |
| 36 Urswick Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2022-12-02 | £364,908 |
| 14 Urswick Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2021-04-23 | £525,989 |
| 16 Urswick Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2015-12-11 | £367,397 |
RM9 6EA area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 24% 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 6EA 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 | 94 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 36 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Other | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 35 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 5,327 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | 3out of 4 | 413 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cambell Junior School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The James Cambell Primary School Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 413 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Primary School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 436 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Junior School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | - not rated | 436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 590 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 697 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,239 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,415 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,415 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 | 3,663 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,893 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 | 4,193 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 5,312 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 | 581 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,415 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,880 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,320 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,473 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 | 287 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 | 335 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 550 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 590 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D&D Hill Cafe | 507 Gale Street | 524 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 524 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Dagenham | Dagenham Leisure Park, Cook Road | 580 yd | |
| Goals Soccer Centre | Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Cook Road | 580 yd | |
| Vue Cinema | Vue Cinema, Cook Road | 581 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | Gale Street | 525 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Cook Road | 581 yd | |
| Scrattons Community Association Ltd | Scrattons Community Association Ltd, Morrison Road | 813 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fish Bar | 446 Hedgemans Road | 388 yd | |
| Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd | 505 Gale Street | 524 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 6 Woodward Road | 527 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 20 Woodward Road | 548 yd | |
| Popeye's Fish & Chicken | 488 Gale Street | 676 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 524 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 536 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 417 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dagenham) GOALS SOCCER CENTRES GOALS SOCCER CENTRES COOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 487 yd |
| Goresbrook Leisure Centre (Closed) Ripple Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 576 yd |
| The Gym (Dagenham) Cook Road | health and fitness suite | 589 yd |
| Goresbrook School COOK ROAD | 595 yd | |
| Castle Green CASTLE GREEN CASTLE GREEN GALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 696 yd |
| Barking Rugby Football Club Gale Street | grass pitches | 706 yd |
| Goresbrook Park Lloyd Road | grass pitches | 781 yd |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 843 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 95.8% |
| 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 | 95.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 200 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.