RM9 4AJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rugby Road, 0.6km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4AJ is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 30 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 49% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £332k, down 1.5% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 4AJ are sourced from Output Area E00000387 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUGBY ROAD, RM9 4AJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUGBY ROAD, RM9 4AJ.
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£ 44,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4AJ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Cultural diversity defines RM9 4AJ — 49% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4AJ. The average age is 29.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 325,000
10 sales · Mean £ 330,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4AJ has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Mayesbrook Park School
The James Cambell Primary School
Jo Richardson Community School
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Roding Primary School
Godwin Primary School
Goresbrook School
The Sydney Russell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- RoundHouse0.9 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.9 km
- Jo Richardson Community School - Social Kitchen Cafe0.8 km
- Future Youth Zone0.5 km
- Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
- Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.2 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Co-op Welcome0.8 km
- Co-op Welcome0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
10 nearby- Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.8 km
- Whap Whap Kitchen0.8 km
- Hong Kong House0.2 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.3 km
- Flavour Hut0.8 km
- + 5 more
Retailers - Other
21 nearby- PCC Trading of Becontree South Food Bank0.9 km
- G S Food & Wine Ltd T/A G.S Wines0.3 km
- Daily Fresh Meat Ltd0.2 km
- Becontree General Store0.2 km
- Britannia Pharmacy0.8 km
- + 16 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.1.8 km
- Dagenham Dock2.1 km
- Goodmayes2.9 km
Bus Stops
- Becontree Underground Station0.1 km
- Becontree Underground Station0.1 km
- Becontree Underground Station0.1 km
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Postcode Profile: RM94AJ · Data under Open Government Licence