Area Information for Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ

Sheppey Road in Dagenham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the Goresbrook ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of Barking. This page combines information for the address Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of RM9 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

For information about recent house sales in this postcode, please view our property sales page for RM9 4LJ.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Barking and Dagenham
Ward Goresbrook
Constituency Barking * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

There has been a total of 17 property sales in Sheppey Road, RM9 4LJ since the beginning of 1995.

You can view those sale prices and dates, as well as details of the types of housing and level of occupancy in this area on the Housing tab, simply click here

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is terraced houses, with the most common tenure being private rental. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (Goresbrook), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 84 crimes were reported within half a mile of RM9 4LJ.

Nearby Services

StreetCheck lists many nearby services, for instance railway stations, GPs and schools. Here is just a selection...

More details and a full list are available on the Nearby tab

Broadband Summary

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. That generally means support for 1,000Mbps or more, giving blazing fast speeds. More details are available on the Broadband tab.

About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ:

Stamford Road, Dagenham, RM9 4HB
Centenary Road, Dagenham, RM9 4DA
Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4TP
Woodward Road, Dagenham, RM9 4SH
Gale Street, Dagenham, RM9 4TR
Woodward Road, Dagenham, RM9 4SR

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about RM9 as a whole.

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House Prices

We have found 17 property sales in Sheppey Road since the beginning of 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.


Housing Types Embed This

The area containing Sheppey Road, Dagenham consists predominantly of terraced housing, which is common in suburban and inner-city areas. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 13
Semi-Detached 22
Terraced 85
Flat (Purpose-Built) 3
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Commercial Building 8
Total 132
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sheppey Road, Dagenham contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 34% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 15
Owned with Mortgage 20
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 43
Rented: Other Social 1
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 42
Rented: Other 10
Rent Free 0
Total 131

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 25
Two People 25
Three People 19
Four People 26
Five People 11
Six People 20
Seven People 4
8+ People 1
Total 131

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Sheppey Road, Dagenham consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 25
Family Household 86
Other Household 19
Total 130

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 47
Deprived In One Dimension 52
Deprived In Two Dimensions 23
Deprived In Three Dimensions 8
Deprived In Four Dimensions 1
Total 131

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in Barking constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 52% male.

Gender
Male 235
Female 214
Total 449

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

The area around RM9 4LJ has a very large concentration of children that are under 15 (at 34% of the resident population). This is commonly seen in suburban neighbourhoods, and sometimes in areas of high social housing.

Age Groups
0-4 74
5-9 49
10-14 28
15-19 25
20-24 19
25-29 26
30-34 35
35-39 39
40-44 28
45-49 35
50-54 25
55-59 19
60-64 17
65-69 9
70-74 13
75-79 2
80-84 2
85+ 2
Total 447

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode RM9 4LJ does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 93
Married 116
Separated 10
Divorced 57
Widowed 13
Total 289

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 273
Good 117
Fair 46
Bad 9
Very Bad 5
Total 450

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 98
Apprenticeship 11
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 38
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 34
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 33
No GCSEs or Equivalent 68
Other 6
Total 288

Ethnic Group Embed This

Sheppey Road, Dagenham can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 51% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 229
Mixed Ethnicity 8
Indian 7
Bangladeshi 21
Chinese 2
Other Asian 3
Black African 76
Black Caribbean 5
Other Black/African/Caribbean 95
Other 6
Total 452

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Sheppey Road, Dagenham), 60% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, which is significantly below the UK average.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 267
European Union 73
Rest of Europe 23
Africa 67
Middle East and Asia 16
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 3
British Overseas Territories 3
Total 452

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 267
10+ Years 109
5-10 Years 38
2-5 Years 26
Less Than 2 Years 9
Total 449

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to RM9 4LJ.

Passport(s) Held
None 42
United Kingdom 269
Republic of Ireland 9
European Union 84
Rest of Europe 8
African Countries 27
Middle East or Asia 8
British Overseas Territories 0

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 73
Christian 210
Buddhist 0
Hindu 7
Jewish 0
Muslim 127
Sikh 0
Other Religion 0
Not Stated 31
Total 448

Economic Activity Embed This

This address within the Goresbrook ward had a larger than average concentration of residents that were in part-time employment - 18% of the resident population. On average, around 11.9% of census respondents were in part-time employment.

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 98
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 52
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 37
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 6
Unemployed 10
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 28
Retired 23
Looking After Home or Family 19
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 11
Other 8
Total 292

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 11
Professional Occupations 19
Associate Professional Occupations 13
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 36
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 44
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 9
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 23
Elementary Occupations 36
Total 201

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 13
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 40
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 27
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 42
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 28
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 49
Semi-Routine Occupation 33
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 27
Full-time Student 28
Total 287

Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ is within the Goresbrook policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 84 crimes were reported within half a mile of RM9 4LJ.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 84 crimes committed near Sheppey Road
Neighbourhood Team Address Goresbrook
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to RM9 4LJ. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for RM9 4LJ.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ. The nearest railway station is Dagenham Dock, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Dagenham Dock 1.2 miles
Barking Riverside 1.5 miles
Goodmayes 2 miles
Chadwell Heath 2 miles
Barking 2 miles
Seven Kings 2.1 miles
Ilford 2.8 miles
Rainham (Essex) 3.1 miles
Abbey Wood 3.4 miles
Romford 3.4 miles
Belvedere 3.5 miles
Woodgrange Park 3.6 miles
Manor Park 3.6 miles
Plumstead 3.9 miles
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 4.1 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 4.2 miles
Wanstead Park 4.4 miles
Forest Gate 4.5 miles
Gidea Park 4.5 miles
Erith 4.5 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ. The nearest Tube station is Becontree, approximately 100 yards away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ. The nearest is The James Cambell Primary School, approximately 420 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
The James Cambell Primary School 420 yards May 2024
    
Goresbrook School (All Through) half a mile October 2024
Godwin Primary School 0.5 miles January 2016
    
Monteagle Primary School 0.5 miles April 2016
    
Roding Primary School 0.7 miles December 2016
    
The Sydney Russell School (All Through) 0.7 miles September 2021
    
Dorothy Barley Infants' School 0.7 miles July 2016
    
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School 0.7 miles September 2024
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy 0.7 miles March 2023
    
Parsloes Primary School 0.8 miles May 2017
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ. The nearest is Jo Richardson Community School, approximately 770 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Last Ofsted Inspection
Jo Richardson Community School 770 yards May 2024
    
Goresbrook School (All Through) half a mile October 2024
The Sydney Russell School (All Through) 0.7 miles September 2021
    
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College 1.1 miles January 2024
    
Dagenham Park CofE School 1.3 miles May 2016
    
Riverside School 1.3 miles October 2022
    
Eastbury Community School (All Through) 1.6 miles July 2018
    
Mayfield School 1.7 miles October 2018
    
Loxford School (All Through) 1.8 miles November 2023
    
Eastbrook School (All Through) 1.8 miles December 2021
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ. The nearest is Dr BK Jaiswal's Practice, approximately 130 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Name Approximate Distance*
Dr BK Jaiswal's Practice 130 yards
Dr KM Alkaisy Practice 580 yards
St Albans Surgery 580 yards
Omnes Healthcare Ltd 780 yards
Gables Surgery 0.6 miles
John Smith Medical Centre 0.6 miles
St Albans Surgery 0.7 miles
Hedgemans Medical Centre 0.7 miles
Parsloes Avenue 0.8 miles
Dr SZ Haider's Practice 0.9 miles

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ. The nearest is Gale Street Ltd, approximately 90 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ. The nearest is Barking Community Hospital, approximately 1.2 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ. The nearest is Heathway Eyecare, approximately 0.9 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Heathway Eyecare 0.9 miles
Morgan Henry 0.9 miles
Specsavers Opticians and Audiologists - Dagenham 1 mile
Asda Opticians 1 mile
Shiva Opticians 1.3 miles
OPT A VISION 1.6 miles
Raj Optics 1.9 miles
Spectacle World 2 miles
Aves Opticians 2 miles
Aquila Revolution 2.1 miles

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in RM9 4LJ

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

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Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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