RM9 4AT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rugby Road, 1.0km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4AT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham. Full-time employment stands at 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £287k, up 22.2% 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 4AT are sourced from Output Area E00175118 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RUGBY ROAD, RM9 4AT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RUGBY ROAD, RM9 4AT.
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33
£ 41,600 /yr
37%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4AT 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
RM9 4AT has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 22.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4AT. The average age is 32.6. 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: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 285,000
14 sales · Mean £ 296,785
Semi-Detached
£ 314,000
1 sales · Mean £ 314,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4AT has low crime rates — 30 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Monteagle Primary School
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Jo Richardson Community School
The James Cambell Primary School
Mayesbrook Park School
Manor Junior School
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Avvaj Superstore0.3 km
- Becontree News0.7 km
- Berat Food Center0.3 km
- Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.7 km
- Martins0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.8 km
- Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.6 km
- Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.3 km
- Aafio Kenkey Market0.7 km
- Future Youth Zone0.9 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Big Fry0.7 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- Ho Lee0.2 km
- Pizza Franco0.7 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Barking football Club0.6 km
- RoundHouse0.4 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Welcome0.2 km
- Bestone0.7 km
- Co-op Welcome0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.2.3 km
- Barking2.5 km
- Dagenham Dock2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM94AT · Data under Open Government Licence