RM9 4DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Rosedale Road, 0.6km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4DU 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 35) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £325k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 4DU are sourced from Output Area E00000200 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
ROSEDALE ROAD, RM9 4DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROSEDALE ROAD, RM9 4DU.
372
35
£ 41,600 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4DU 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 4DU has a significant social housing presence — 36% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4DU. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 325,000
2 sales · Mean £ 325,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4DU has low crime rates — 34 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
Eastbury Primary School
Jo Richardson Community School
Manor Junior School
Manor Infants' School/Manor Longbridge
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
The James Cambell Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
28 nearby- Albadia0.9 km
- Avvaj Superstore0.6 km
- Berat Food Center0.6 km
- Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)1.0 km
- Martins1.0 km
- + 23 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Sunny's Cafe0.8 km
- Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.6 km
- Aafio Kenkey Market0.3 km
- Savoy Cafe0.3 km
- Barking Sportshouse & Gym1.0 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Big Fry0.3 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
- Ho Lee0.5 km
- Pizza Franco0.3 km
- Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.5 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- RoundHouse0.7 km
- Thatched House0.7 km
- Barking football Club1.0 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club1.0 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Welcome0.5 km
- Bestone0.3 km
- Tesco0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barking2.3 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.4 km
- Dagenham Dock2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM94DU · Data under Open Government Licence