Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

HEDGEMANS ROAD, RM9 6HA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HEDGEMANS ROAD, RM9 6HA.

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Population

369

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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

Social renting makes up 36% of tenure in RM9 6HA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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

RM9 6HA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hedgemans Road, 1.0km from Becontree Heath in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Goresbrook ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 6HA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. At 35 years average, this is a working-age, professionally active neighbourhood with good transport links and a dynamic social mix. 36% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 84 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £305k. 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 6HA are sourced from Output Area E00000440 (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 6HA. The average age is 34.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British64.9%
Asian / British Asian11.4%
Black / African / Caribbean20.7%
Other / Mixed3.0%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 240,500

2 sales · Mean £ 240,500

Semi-Detached

£ 347,500

2 sales · Mean £ 347,500

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

Crime around RM9 6HA is moderate at 84 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 offences268
Anti-social behaviour115
Shoplifting71
Vehicle crime59
Criminal damage and arson54

school Local Schools

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Parsloes Primary School

Good441 pupils0.3 km
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Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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William Ford CofE Junior School

Outstanding338 pupils0.5 km
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Village Infants' School

Good292 pupils0.5 km
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Godwin Primary School

Good483 pupils0.6 km
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Dagenham Park CofE School

Good1480 pupils0.8 km
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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base

Good605 pupils0.9 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good397 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • 3 Sweet Mrs1.0 km
  • Fags & Mags0.3 km
  • Fresh London Limited0.5 km
  • Greggs0.1 km
  • Heathway Yum Yum0.1 km
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

5 nearby
  • Dagenham Conservative & Social Club0.9 km
  • Lord Denman PH0.2 km
  • The Admiral Vernon0.5 km
  • ME 'N' O'Briens0.9 km
  • Dagenham Trades Hall0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

14 nearby
  • Snack Bar0.1 km
  • Taz Kitchen0.5 km
  • Sure Deal African Restaurant0.9 km
  • Pietros0.7 km
  • Subway0.3 km
  • + 9 more
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Takeaway Shop

28 nearby
  • Daidokoro0.3 km
  • Deans Peri Peri0.1 km
  • Elm Fish Bar0.5 km
  • Ho Ho Chinese Takeaway0.2 km
  • Indelicious Limited0.5 km
  • + 23 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland0.3 km
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.2 km
  • Tesco0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.0.9 km
  • Dagenham Dock1.6 km
  • Chadwell Heath3.3 km

Bus Stops

  • Dagenham Heathway Underground Station0.1 km
  • Dagenham Heathway Underground Station0.2 km
  • Dagenham Heathway Underground Station0.2 km