Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RM9 4GD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM9 4GD.

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Population

267

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Avg Age

38

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 4GD 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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4/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in RM9 4GD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RM9 4GD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4GD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% 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.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4GD are sourced from Output Area E00000217 (shared with 9 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 4GD. The average age is 37.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.6%
Asian / British Asian17.5%
Black / African / Caribbean23.1%
Other / Mixed3.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

RM9 4GD 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.

Violence and sexual offences108
Anti-social behaviour45
Vehicle crime24
Criminal damage and arson16
Other theft15

school Local Schools

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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.2 km
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Eastbury Primary School

Good813 pupils0.8 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils1.0 km
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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Good2316 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Infants' School/Manor Longbridge

Good1211 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Junior School

Good593 pupils1.1 km
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Thames View Junior School

Good319 pupils1.1 km
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Thames View Infants

Outstanding393 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

26 nearby
  • Chelmer Wines0.9 km
  • Express Mini Market0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Darul Ummah Goresbrook0.2 km
  • Lodge Newsagents0.2 km
  • + 21 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • RoundHouse0.7 km
  • Thatched House0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.6 km
  • Aafio Kenkey Market0.2 km
  • Savoy Cafe0.2 km
  • Eastbury Manor House0.9 km
  • Sunny's Cafe0.8 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.6 km
  • Bestone0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
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Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Monsoon Grill1.0 km
  • Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.6 km
  • Tuckin Cafe0.8 km
  • Aroma0.2 km
  • Flavour Hut0.6 km
  • + 8 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barking2.2 km
  • Dagenham East L.T.2.4 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.5 km