RM9 6JT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Hatfield Road, 0.5km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Goresbrook ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 6JT is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 32 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 34% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham. Full-time employment stands at 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 45 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £327k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 6JT are sourced from Output Area E00000280 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
HATFIELD ROAD, RM9 6JT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HATFIELD ROAD, RM9 6JT.
389
32
£ 46,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 6JT falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
RM9 6JT is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 9% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. Low crime relative to deprivation is a positive signal of community cohesion.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 6JT. The average age is 32.5. 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
£ 292,500
6 sales · Mean £ 283,333
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 6JT has low crime rates — 45 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
Godwin Primary School
Mayesbrook Park School
Parsloes Primary School
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
The James Cambell Primary School
Goresbrook School
The Sydney Russell School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Becontree News0.7 km
- Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.7 km
- Martins0.7 km
- The Good House0.8 km
- DABD Community Fridge0.7 km
- + 32 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Dagenham0.9 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Mecca Bingo Club0.9 km
- Lord Denman PH0.8 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Goals Soccer Centre1.0 km
- Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.7 km
- McDonalds Restaurants LTD0.9 km
- Subway0.7 km
- Hollywood Bowl Dagenham1.0 km
- + 2 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.7 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
- Popeye's Fish & Chicken0.7 km
- Dominos Pizza0.7 km
- Starbucks0.8 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Lidl UK GmbH0.8 km
- Co-op Welcome0.7 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Iceland0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.1.1 km
- Dagenham Dock1.6 km
- Chadwell Heath3.2 km
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Postcode Profile: RM96JT · Data under Open Government Licence