Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

CANNINGTON ROAD, RM9 4BE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

313

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 4BE 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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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

With 45% social renting, RM9 4BE is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending up 25.7% year-on-year.

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

RM9 4BE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cannington Road, 0.9km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4BE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 36 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 36% 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 35 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £377k, up 25.7% 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 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00000383 (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 4BE. The average age is 35.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British63.7%
Asian / British Asian12.1%
Black / African / Caribbean16.2%
Other / Mixed8.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 337,500

6 sales · Mean £ 354,833

Flat

£ 120,000

1 sales · Mean £ 120,000

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

RM9 4BE has low crime rates — 35 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 offences147
Anti-social behaviour53
Vehicle crime43
Criminal damage and arson21
Drugs20

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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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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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.9 km
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Roding Primary School

Good1146 pupils0.9 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils1.0 km
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The St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils1.0 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

4 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.6 km
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.5 km
  • Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.7 km
  • Future Youth Zone0.5 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.5 km
  • Bestone0.9 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.5 km
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Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.5 km
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.5 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
  • Ho Lee0.5 km
  • Popeye's Fish & Chicken0.4 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Avvaj Superstore0.6 km
  • Becontree News0.4 km
  • Berat Food Center0.6 km
  • Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.5 km
  • Martins0.5 km
  • + 16 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

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

Bus Stops

  • Becontree Underground Station0.4 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.4 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.4 km