RM9 5BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Osborne Road, 0.7km from Becontree Heath in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Parsloes ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 5BB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 40% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k, up 7.9% 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 5BB are sourced from Output Area E00000077 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
OSBORNE ROAD, RM9 5BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OSBORNE ROAD, RM9 5BB.
374
37
£ 40,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 5BB 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 5BB 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 up 7.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 5BB. The average age is 37.0. 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
£ 332,500
8 sales · Mean £ 343,249
Semi-Detached
£ 310,000
2 sales · Mean £ 310,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 5BB has low crime rates — 33 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
Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base
Trinity School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Parsloes Primary School
Hunters Hall Primary School
Five Elms Primary School
Southwood Primary School
The Sydney Russell School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
9 nearby- 5 Elm's Cafe0.7 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Snack Bar0.8 km
- Osborne Centre0.3 km
- Catering Niki Traditional Food0.9 km
- + 4 more
Takeaway Shop
26 nearby- Hot Favourite0.7 km
- Ali Baba0.7 km
- Favourite Doner Kebab0.7 km
- B Square Grill Ltd0.6 km
- DSY Hot Wingz0.5 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cherry Tree Ph0.9 km
- Lord Denman PH0.7 km
Retailers - Other
44 nearby- The Good House0.8 km
- Community Food Club : Food for Thought0.1 km
- DABD Community Fridge0.5 km
- Dagenham Cash & Carry0.9 km
- Gallaghers Market Fresh0.9 km
- + 39 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
- The Co-operative0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.1.8 km
- Dagenham Dock2.5 km
- Chadwell Heath2.5 km
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Postcode Profile: RM95BB · Data under Open Government Licence