Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RM9 6BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM9 6BF.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · updated monthly (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry
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Population

569

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 6BF 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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10/10
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6/10
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5/10
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2/10
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8/10
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3/10
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4/10
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2/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RM9 6BF has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

RM9 6BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.3km from Cross Ness in Barking and Dagenham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Barking Riverside ward and the Barking constituency.

This is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.



Census 2021 statistics for RM9 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00000464 (shared with 53 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 6BF. The average age is 32.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British48.1%
Asian / British Asian13.2%
Black / African / Caribbean31.6%
Other / Mixed7.2%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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school Local Schools

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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good397 pupils1.2 km
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Marsh Green Primary School

Good351 pupils1.4 km
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Goresbrook School

Good1067 pupils1.4 km
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Riverside School

Outstanding1266 pupils1.5 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good255 pupils1.5 km
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Riverside Bridge School

Good148 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

2 nearby
  • Enjoy Cafe0.4 km
  • Eurest at Ford Dagenham Pitstop0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham Dock0.6 km
  • Dagenham East L.T.1.3 km
  • Belvedere3.4 km