RM9 5HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carey Road, 0.4km from Becontree in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Parsloes ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 5HT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 5HT are sourced from Output Area E00000398 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAREY ROAD, RM9 5HT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREY ROAD, RM9 5HT.
365
36
£ 42,100 /yr
45%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 5HT 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 5HT has a highly multicultural community character — 47% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 5HT. The average age is 35.9. 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
£ 343,000
5 sales · Mean £ 317,800
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 5HT has low crime rates — 40 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
Southwood Primary School
The Sydney Russell School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Trinity School
Five Elms Primary School
Roding Primary School
Grafton Primary School
Valence Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Osborne Centre0.4 km
- Grill Villa0.5 km
- Oasis Cafe0.9 km
- 5 Elm's Cafe0.5 km
- Big Breakfast Cafe0.6 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
22 nearby- Bubble & Waffle0.6 km
- David Lewis Chemists0.5 km
- Lux Cake0.5 km
- Smart Express0.6 km
- Haris & Khalid Co LTD0.4 km
- + 17 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- The Cherry Tree Ph0.3 km
- Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
11 nearby- Immz's Pizza and Kebab0.5 km
- Yummy Grill UK Ltd0.6 km
- Hot Favourite0.5 km
- Ali Baba0.5 km
- Favourite Doner Kebab0.5 km
- + 6 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- The Co-operative0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath2.0 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.2 km
- Goodmayes2.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM95HT · Data under Open Government Licence