Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

CANNINGTON ROAD, RM9 4BD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNINGTON ROAD, RM9 4BD.

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Population

344

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /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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Index Insight: RM9 4BD 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RM9 4BD has a significant social housing presence — 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM9 4BD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cannington Road, 1.0km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4BD is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 39% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 28 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £335k. 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 4BD are sourced from Output Area E00000360 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4BD. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British60.7%
Asian / British Asian13.8%
Black / African / Caribbean17.5%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 435,000

1 sales · Mean £ 435,000

Terraced

£ 300,000

5 sales · Mean £ 307,600

Flat

£ 217,000

1 sales · Mean £ 217,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM9 4BD has low crime rates — 28 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.

Violence and sexual offences141
Anti-social behaviour40
Vehicle crime36
Criminal damage and arson15
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Good327 pupils0.6 km
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Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Good342 pupils0.8 km
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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.8 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils0.8 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.9 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils1.0 km
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Roding Primary School

Good1146 pupils1.0 km
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The St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • RoundHouse0.5 km
  • Barking football Club0.7 km
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.5 km
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.6 km
  • Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.7 km
  • Aafio Kenkey Market1.0 km
  • Future Youth Zone0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.4 km
  • Bestone0.9 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.4 km
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.6 km
  • Big Fry1.0 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
  • Ho Lee0.4 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Avvaj Superstore0.5 km
  • Becontree News0.5 km
  • Berat Food Center0.5 km
  • Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.5 km
  • Martins0.5 km
  • + 20 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.1 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.4 km
  • Goodmayes2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Becontree Underground Station0.5 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.5 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.5 km