Perry Road is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM9 6LE is located in the Beam electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Dagenham and Rainham. This postcode has been in use since 1995-12-01.
StreetScan combines information about Perry Road, Dagenham, RM9 6LE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding RM9 6LE has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% 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 | 50.8% | 49.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.1% | 0.9% | 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 | 34.3% | 38.2% | 3.9% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46% | 43.7% | -2.3% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 4.9% | 2.4% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.2% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 8.9% | -1.3% | 9.1% | -0.2% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 6.8% | 2.6% | 6.1% | 0.7% |
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 | 54.8% | 54% | -0.8% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 29.9% | 29.6% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 11.6% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -1.1% |
| Bad health | 4.2% | 3.6% | -0.6% | 4.0% | -0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 24.2% | 23.9% | -0.3% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 11.6% | -6.5% | 9.6% | 2.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 14% | 0.4% | 13.4% | 0.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 6.1% | 5.0% | 5.3% | 0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 11.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -5.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 20% | 30.4% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.4% |
| Other | 12.8% | 2.7% | -10.1% | 2.8% | -0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 34.1% 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 | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 9.6% | 1.1% | 3.1% | 6.5% |
| Pakistani | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Other Asian | 6.1% | 2.6% | -3.5% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
| Black African | 21.7% | 26.4% | 4.7% | 2.5% | 23.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 2.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 1.4% |
| Other Black | 2.9% | 4.6% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| White | 49.2% | 34.1% | -15.1% | 81.4% | -47.3% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0.8% | 6.3% | 5.5% | 1.6% | 4.7% |
In this area, 54.5% 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 | 64.8% | 54.5% | -10.3% | 83.2% | -28.7% |
| European Union | 10.8% | 14.8% | 4.0% | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 2.7% | 14.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.4% | 11.5% | 4.1% | 5.6% | 5.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 0.7% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.7% | 55.1% | -7.6% | 83.2% | -28.1% |
| 10+ Years | 3.4% | 30.7% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.7% | 6% | 2.3% | 2.9% | 3.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.7% | 4.1% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 22.5% | 4.1% | -18.4% | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.4% | 76.7% | -20.3% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Germany | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Portugal | 4.6% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 3.6% | 0.3% | 3.3% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 5.1% | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.4% | 0.3% | 4.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| No passport held | 11.1% | 13.5% | -2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 57.5% | 46.2% | 11.3% |
| Buddhist | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Hindu | 1.9% | 1.7% | 0.2% |
| Muslim | 15.5% | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Sikh | 6.3% | 0.9% | 5.4% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Perry Road was 562.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 322.0% higher than the Beam average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Perry Road has the highest crime rate of 20 local areas in Beam and the 14th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 225.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -19.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 5 And 6 Wincanton Industrial Park Perry Road, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £386,250 | 2017-02-13 | £431,436 |
| Assured House Perry Road, Dagenham, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,404,600 | 2015-04-02 | £2,001,102 |
RM9 6LE area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 6LE 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 42 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 40 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Looking after home or family | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 6 |
| Human health and social work activities | 29 |
| Construction | 19 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,401 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,497 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marsh Green Primary School South Close , RM10 9NJ | 3out of 4 | 1,890 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's Catholic Primary School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6UU | 3out of 4 | 1,930 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Park Primary Academy 1 Hart Way , RM13 8TD | - not rated | 1,989 yd | Free schools | Yes | More About School | |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | - not rated | 1,996 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | 2out of 4 | 1,996 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 2,188 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 4out of 4 | 2,222 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park CofE School School Road , RM10 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dagenham Park Community School School Road , RM10 9QH | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 2,575 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bexley College Tower Road , DA17 6JA | - not rated | 3,894 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Rainham Sixth Form 217 Wennington Road , RM13 9XA | - not rated | 4,333 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,335 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 2,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 2,593 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 4,104 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 4,505 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways School New Road , RM9 6PH | 3out of 4 | 1,773 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle School Goresbrook Road , RM9 6XP | - not rated | 2,188 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 2,201 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar Nurture School Old CPC at James Cambell Primary School, Langley Crescent , RM9 6TD | - not rated | 2,740 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enjoy Cafe | 75-77 Chequers Lane | 303 yd | |
| Eurest Food Services Ford Dagenham - New Haven | Gate 2, Dagenham Estate, Ford Motor Company Estate, Kent Avenue | 585 yd | |
| Vending | Ford Industrial Park, Ford Motor Company Estate, Thames Avenue | 631 yd | |
| Eurest Food Servics Ford Dagenham - DDC Restaurant | Ford Industrial Park, Ford Motor Company Estate, Thames Avenue | 631 yd | |
| Eurest at Ford Dagenham Pitstop | Ford Motor Company Estate, Dagenham | 830 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.