Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

WOODWARD ROAD, RM9 4SJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODWARD ROAD, RM9 4SJ.

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Population

334

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 4SJ 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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6/10
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9/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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Area Character

RM9 4SJ has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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. Property prices are trending down 50.6% year-on-year.

home £336,250 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM9 4SJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodward Road, 0.8km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4SJ 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 35 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 48% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £336k, down 50.6% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM9 4SJ are sourced from Output Area E00000290 (shared with 6 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 4SJ. 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

White / British51.8%
Asian / British Asian17.8%
Black / African / Caribbean26.6%
Other / Mixed3.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

Flat

£ 200,000

2 sales · Mean £ 200,000

Terraced

£ 343,750

4 sales · Mean £ 344,375

Semi-Detached

£ 350,000

1 sales · Mean £ 350,000

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

RM9 4SJ has low crime rates — 46 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 offences168
Anti-social behaviour54
Shoplifting41
Vehicle crime28
Criminal damage and arson26

school Local Schools

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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils0.4 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.4 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils0.6 km
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Goresbrook School

Good1067 pupils0.8 km
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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.8 km
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Godwin Primary School

Good483 pupils1.0 km
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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Good327 pupils1.0 km
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Roding Primary School

Good1146 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Albadia0.8 km
  • Avvaj Superstore0.9 km
  • Barking Service Station0.8 km
  • Becontree News0.3 km
  • Berat Food Center0.9 km
  • + 20 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo Club1.0 km
  • RoundHouse0.9 km
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.4 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.2 km
  • Sunny's Cafe0.9 km
  • Jo Richardson Community School - Social Kitchen Cafe0.6 km
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.9 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.2 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.1 km
  • Ho Lee0.8 km
  • Popeye's Fish & Chicken0.3 km
  • Hong Kong House0.1 km
  • + 5 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.8 km
  • Bestone0.8 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.1.7 km
  • Dagenham Dock1.9 km
  • Barking3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Becontree Underground Station0.2 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.2 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.2 km