RM9 4BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Krithia Road, 0.5km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4BW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k. 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00185668 (shared with 34 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
KRITHIA ROAD, RM9 4BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KRITHIA ROAD, RM9 4BW.
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£ 46,100 /yr
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Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4BW 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in RM9 4BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4BW. The average age is 32.7. 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: 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
£ 262,500
1 sales · Mean £ 262,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4BW has low crime rates — 36 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
Jo Richardson Community School
Goresbrook School
The James Cambell Primary School
Thames View Infants
Thames View Junior School
Mayesbrook Park School
Eastbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Hollywood Bowl Dagenham0.9 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
- Sunny's Cafe0.3 km
- Jo Richardson Community School - Social Kitchen Cafe0.7 km
- Aafio Kenkey Market0.5 km
- + 1 more
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Chelmer Wines0.6 km
- Everyone Everyday0.9 km
- Express Mini Market0.8 km
- Albadia0.4 km
- Barking Service Station0.6 km
- + 20 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- Thatched House0.8 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Welcome0.9 km
- Bestone0.1 km
- Tesco0.8 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Monsoon Grill1.0 km
- Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.9 km
- Big Fry0.5 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- Ho Lee0.9 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.2.1 km
- Dagenham Dock2.1 km
- Barking2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM94BW · Data under Open Government Licence