Tallow Close is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 6EU is located in the Goresbrook electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 2007-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Tallow Close, Dagenham, RM9 6EU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 6EF, RM9 6DB, RM9 6DA, RM9 6BX, RM9 5SA, RM9 6DD, RM9 6DP, RM9 5RT, RM9 6DS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM9 6EU has a slightly higher male population, with 51% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.4% | 49% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -2.0% |
| Male | 52.6% | 51% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 2.0% |
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 | 37.8% | 40.1% | 2.3% | 37.9% | 2.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.2% | 41.4% | 0.2% | 44.2% | -2.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 8.2% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -0.9% |
| Widowed | 6.5% | 5% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 58.9% | 49.9% | -9.0% | 48.4% | 1.5% |
| Good health | 26.6% | 31% | 4.4% | 33.6% | -2.6% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 14.7% | 4.9% | 12.7% | 2.0% |
| Bad health | 4% | 3% | -1.0% | 4.0% | -1.0% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
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 | 20.6% | 19.1% | -1.5% | 18.2% | 0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.4% | 13.2% | -1.2% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.9% | 11.6% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -1.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.6% | 13.8% | 4.2% | 16.9% | -3.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 33.2% | 7.8% | 33.8% | -0.6% |
| Other | 9.3% | 5.3% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 37.9% 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 | 1.5% | 11.2% | 9.7% | 1.1% | 10.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 3.1% | -3.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 3.5% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Other Asian | 8.3% | 4.9% | -3.4% | 1.6% | 3.3% |
| Black African | 36.3% | 24.8% | -11.5% | 2.5% | 22.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 7.3% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 6.3% |
| Other Black | 1% | 3.5% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 3.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 0.9% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| White | 42.9% | 37.9% | -5.0% | 81.4% | -43.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 1.9% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
In this area, 56.3% 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 | 54.4% | 56.3% | 1.9% | 83.2% | -26.9% |
| European Union | 7.3% | 9.8% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 3.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 3% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 24.8% | 14.9% | -9.9% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 8.3% | 11.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3% | 4% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 53.4% | 56.4% | 3.0% | 83.2% | -26.8% |
| 10+ Years | 4.3% | 30.5% | 26.2% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.5% | 6.1% | -0.4% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.5% | 4% | -15.5% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.3% | 3% | -13.3% | 1.9% | 1.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 69.6% | 76.7% | -7.1% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Poland | 1.2% | 1.3% | -0.1% |
| Romania | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Central and Western Africa | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 1.9% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 7.5% | 13.5% | -6.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.6% | 37.2% | -20.6% |
| Christian | 55.5% | 46.2% | 9.3% |
| Hindu | 2.8% | 1.7% | 1.1% |
| Muslim | 22.6% | 6.5% | 16.1% |
| Other religion | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 2.1% | 6.0% | -3.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Tallow Close was 129.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the Barking Riverside average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Tallow Close has the 9th highest crime rate of 38 local areas in Barking Riverside and the 140th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 54.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111 Tallow Close, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2024-11-06 | £472,768 |
| 116 Tallow Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2023-07-12 | £415,456 |
| 76 Tallow Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2021-02-26 | £289,687 |
| 112 Tallow Close, Dagenham, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £375,000 | 2017-08-04 | £485,401 |
| 76 Tallow Close, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £243,000 | 2017-05-31 | £284,832 |
The percentage of student residents living in RM9 6EU 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 | 87 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Retired | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 34 |
| Looking after home or family | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Unemployed | 22 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 22 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 13 |
| Education | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 5,324 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 | 596 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Primary School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 619 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Primary School Spurling Road , RM9 5RH | 3out of 4 | 1,008 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School Rowdowns Road , RM9 6NH | 3out of 4 | 1,077 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roding Primary School Hewett Road , RM8 2XS | 3out of 4 | 1,160 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 | 966 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,947 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,316 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 2,516 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 2,784 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 | 4,012 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 | 3out of 4 | 959 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 2out of 4 | 2,742 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,161 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,419 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 | 474 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 968 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 1,401 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 1,965 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 2,508 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 | 432 yd | |
| Keith Davis Cue Sports Club | 497-505 Gale Street | 432 yd | |
| Parsloes Park Hub | 1 Terrace Walk | 849 yd | |
| Vue Cinema | Vue Cinema, Cook Road | 916 yd | |
| Hollywood Bowl Dagenham | Dagenham Leisure Park, Cook Road | 919 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | Gale Street | 776 yd | |
| Mecca Bingo Club | Cook Road | 916 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Fish Bar | 446 Hedgemans Road | 342 yd | |
| Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd | 505 Gale Street | 432 yd | |
| Popeye's Fish & Chicken | 488 Gale Street | 510 yd | |
| Hong Kong House | 6 Woodward Road | 515 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 20 Woodward Road | 540 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Welcome | 513b Gale Street | 432 yd | |
| Morrisons Daily | 16 Woodward Road | 526 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 388 yd |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Goresbrook Park Lloyd Road | grass pitches | 725 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dagenham) GOALS SOCCER CENTRES GOALS SOCCER CENTRES COOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 835 yd |
| Goresbrook Leisure Centre (Closed) Ripple Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 915 yd |
| The Gym (Dagenham) Cook Road | health and fitness suite | 924 yd |
| Goresbrook School COOK ROAD | 936 yd | |
| Future Youth Zone 201-225 201-225 PORTERS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 967 yd |
| Castle Green CASTLE GREEN CASTLE GREEN GALE STREET | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 976 yd |
| Barking Rugby Football Club Gale Street | grass pitches | 1,023 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 | 130 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 175.9 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 115 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.