RM9 6RT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Chequers Parade in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Goresbrook ward and the Barking constituency.
This 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. 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.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 102 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £295k, down 62.4% 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 6RT are sourced from Output Area E00000278 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CHEQUERS PARADE, RM9 6RT House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CHEQUERS PARADE, RM9 6RT.
316
32
£ 43,300 /yr
46%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 6RT 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
52% of RM9 6RT's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending down 62.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 6RT. The average age is 31.8. 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
Flat
£ 190,000
2 sales · Mean £ 190,000
Terraced
£ 505,000
1 sales · Mean £ 505,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM9 6RT is above average at 102 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
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Marsh Green Primary School
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Dagenham Park CofE School
Village Infants' School
William Ford CofE Junior School
Godwin Primary School
Goresbrook School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
37 nearby- Fresh London Limited0.6 km
- Greggs1.0 km
- Heathway Yum Yum1.0 km
- B.J Bakery0.1 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.5 km
- + 32 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Admiral Vernon0.6 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.8 km
- Scrattons Community Association Ltd1.0 km
- ME 'N' O'Briens0.1 km
Restaurant, Cafe
17 nearby- Balti Cottage0.1 km
- Brewers Fayre & Premier Inn0.2 km
- Curry Mahal Tandoori0.1 km
- Ford Clean Engine0.4 km
- McDonald's Restaurants Ltd0.8 km
- + 12 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.2 km
- Asda0.2 km
- Iceland0.7 km
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Chicken Spot0.5 km
- Express Chicken0.1 km
- Frying Pan0.1 km
- Hunky Panda0.5 km
- K.F.C.0.2 km
- + 10 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Dagenham0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.0.0 km
- Dagenham Dock0.6 km
- Rainham (Essex)3.4 km
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