Cartwright Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 6JL 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 Cartwright Road, Dagenham, RM9 6JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM9 6JJ, RM9 6JA, RM9 6LJ, RM9 6JR, RM9 6JD, RM9 6JP, RM9 6HX, RM9 6EJ, RM9 6EL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM9 6JL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.4% 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 | 56.1% | 52.4% | -3.7% | 51.0% | 1.4% |
| Male | 43.9% | 47.6% | 3.7% | 49.0% | -1.4% |
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 | 33.3% | 40.9% | 7.6% | 37.9% | 3.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44% | 38.8% | -5.2% | 44.2% | -5.4% |
| Separated | 6.7% | 4.5% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 9.1% | 1.5% | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
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 | 46.9% | 53.6% | 6.7% | 48.4% | 5.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 30.1% | -4.6% | 33.6% | -3.5% |
| Fair health | 12.2% | 12.9% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.9% | 2.8% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 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 | 31.6% | 23.1% | -8.5% | 18.2% | 4.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.6% | 10.3% | 2.7% | 9.6% | 0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 17.3% | 12.8% | -4.5% | 13.4% | -0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 4.5% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 27.7% | 7.7% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 10.2% | 3.3% | -6.9% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.3% 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% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 1.1% | 3.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 3.1% | -2.5% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Black African | 18.2% | 17.8% | -0.4% | 2.5% | 15.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 3.1% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.1% |
| Other Black | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 70.6% | 60.3% | -10.3% | 81.4% | -21.1% |
| Other | 0.7% | 2.2% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
In this area, 67.2% 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 | 76.9% | 67.2% | -9.7% | 83.2% | -16.0% |
| European Union | 6.3% | 11.6% | 5.3% | 6.1% | 5.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.7% | 3.4% | 2.7% | 0.8% | 2.6% |
| Africa | 11.6% | 11.6% | 0.0% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 2.3% | 4.1% | 1.8% | 5.6% | -1.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 1.9% | -0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 75.9% | 67% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -16.2% |
| 10+ Years | 1.7% | 19.9% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 10.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.3% | 6.9% | 3.6% | 2.9% | 4.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.6% | 2.8% | -6.8% | 2.2% | 0.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 9.6% | 3.4% | -6.2% | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.9% | 76.7% | -10.8% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | 4.1% | 0.3% | 3.8% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 5.6% | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| Other EU countries | 4.4% | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 13.8% | 13.5% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 33.4% | 37.2% | -3.8% |
| Christian | 49.1% | 46.2% | 2.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 10% | 6.5% | 3.5% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cartwright Road was 19.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 82.1% lower than the Alibon average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Cartwright Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Alibon and the 20th lowest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -92.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Cartwright Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £352,000 | 2025-09-12 | £358,163 |
| 46A Cartwright Road, Dagenham, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-03-28 | £203,842 |
| 60 Cartwright Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2025-02-04 | £408,993 |
| 62 Cartwright Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-02-03 | £477,383 |
| 68 Cartwright Road, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £350,000 | 2021-11-22 | £403,638 |
RM9 6JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 19% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6JL 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 | 84 |
| Part-Time Employee | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Looking after home or family | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 14 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Education | 8 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Primary School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | 3out of 4 | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Junior School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | - not rated | 132 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Godwin Infants' School Finnymore Road , RM9 6JH | - not rated | 132 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Arnold Infant Arnold Road , RM9 6NH | - not rated | 341 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road , RM9 6NH | 3out of 4 | 341 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 523 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 1,186 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 1,207 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,499 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 4,156 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 5,443 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 | 3,773 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 5,409 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 | 959 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,499 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 2,436 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 3,223 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,853 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 523 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 607 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 838 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 | 875 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vue Cinema | Vue Cinema, Cook Road | 698 yd | |
| Snack Bar | 9 Station Parade, Heathway | 702 yd | |
| McDonalds Restaurants LTD | Unit 1, London East Leisure Park, Cook Road | 745 yd | |
| Curry Mahal Tandoori | 27 Goresbrook Road | 758 yd | |
| Vida & Sons Bistro | 10 Goresbrook Road | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mecca Bingo Club | Cook Road | 698 yd | |
| Lord Denman PH | Lord Denman Ph, 270-272 Heathway | 779 yd | |
| ME 'N' O'Briens | 26-28 Goresbrook Road | 791 yd | |
| Barking Rugby Union Football Club | Gale Street | 1,048 yd | |
| Scrattons Community Association Ltd | Scrattons Community Association Ltd, Morrison Road | 1,048 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathway Yum Yum | Heathway Cash & Carry, 235-241 Heathway | 656 yd | |
| Deans Peri Peri | 3 Station Parade, Heathway | 702 yd | |
| Best Fish Bar Ltd | 7 Station Parade, Heathway | 702 yd | |
| Angels Bakery | 269 Heathway | 760 yd | |
| Starbucks | Heathway Shopping Centre, Heathway | 770 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 258-262 Heathway | 595 yd | |
| Lidl UK GmbH | Unit A, 258-262 Heathway | 779 yd | |
| Tesco | 228 Heathway | 779 yd | |
| Aldi Stores Limited | Unit 1, Merrielands Retail Par, Merrielands Crescent | 908 yd | |
| Asda | Merrielands Crescent | 908 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Goresbrook Park Lloyd Road | grass pitches | 283 yd |
| The Gym (Dagenham) Cook Road | health and fitness suite | 706 yd |
| Parsloes Park Parsloes Avenue | grass pitches | 834 yd |
| Goals Soccer Centre (Dagenham) GOALS SOCCER CENTRES GOALS SOCCER CENTRES COOK ROAD | artificial grass pitch | 837 yd |
| The Body Factory HEDGEMANS ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 917 yd |
| Peak Fitness (Closed) Rear of 5-7 Rear of 5-7 Reede Road | health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Goresbrook Leisure Centre (Closed) Ripple Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 955 yd |
| Goresbrook School COOK ROAD | 962 yd | |
| William Ford C Of E School Ford Road | grass pitches | 990 yd |
| Park Centre RECTORY ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,045 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 | 57.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 125.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.