Area Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RM5 House Prices, Crime & Local Stats

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for the RM5 postcode area.

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Population

21,985

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,280 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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5/10
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7/10
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6/10
workEmployment
3/10
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8/10
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4/10
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2/10
homeHome Ownership
6/10
trending_upInvestment
5/10
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Area Character

RM5 is an established family neighbourhood — 71% owner-occupation and an average age of 39 give this postcode the stable, settled character of a community where households put down roots. Crime rates in this specific area are higher than average. Property prices average £408k. Property prices are trending down 4.6% year-on-year.

home £408,656 median price
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM5 is a postcode district in Barking and Dagenham, London, covering 377 active and 110 retired postcodes.

The largest share of RM5 (19%) is characterised by a diverse professional area with lots of families buying and renting, alongside a deprived but culturally rich area with significant ethnic diversity (12%). A further 12% of the district is made up of a council estate or housing association area with many young families. This mix of 8 distinct neighbourhood types makes RM5 one of the more varied districts in the region.

Property: Average house prices in RM5 are around £408k, down 4.6% year-on-year. Safety: Crime runs above average across RM5 at 207 per 1,000 residents — driven partly by commercial activity and transport hubs. Individual street-level data is available by selecting a specific postcode below. An average age of 39 points to a settled, predominantly family community — stable, long-term residents alongside newer arrivals.

Select any postcode below to explore street-level crime, nearby schools, sold house prices, and census data — or view the full RM5 demographics profile for district-wide census breakdowns.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

Census-aligned analysis of population structure and socioeconomic drivers.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British75.8%
Asian / British Asian9.8%
Black / African / Caribbean8.2%
Other / Mixed6.3%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 3%

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-01)

Recent reported incidents and common crime categories.

Violence and sexual offences1308
Anti-social behaviour864
Vehicle crime475
Other theft461
Shoplifting358

school Local Schools

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Clockhouse Primary School

Good694 pupils
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School

Good362 pupils
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Oasis Academy Pinewood

Good357 pupils

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Wellgate Community Farm
  • Greggs
  • Local Off Licence
  • Mary-John's Quality Butchers
  • News Plus
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • The Bowl Bar (City Pavilion)
  • Bell & Gate
  • Colley Rowe Inn
  • RM5 Lounge
  • Royal British Legion
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

26 nearby
  • Abella Cafe
  • Bhais Dessert Bar
  • Bollywood Restaurant
  • Brick Lane Bagel Co
  • Burger Inn
  • + 21 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Aldi
  • Co-op Food
  • Tesco
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • 12th Street
  • Caspian Sea Fish Bar
  • Charcoal Grill
  • Chop Suey Centre
  • Churchill's / Serial Griller
  • + 9 more