Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

WATERBEACH ROAD, RM9 4AB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERBEACH ROAD, RM9 4AB.

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Population

415

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Avg Age

39

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

53%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools.

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5/10
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10/10
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9/10
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7/10
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9/10
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4/10
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2/10
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6/10
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6/10
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Area Character

Families dominate this postcode. With 72% owner-occupation and average age 39, RM9 4AB has the community stability of a well-balanced, mid-career demographic. £437k median prices reflect the premium buyers pay for this family-friendly stability.

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

RM9 4AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterbeach Road, 0.8km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 39 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 72% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 42% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 46 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £437k. 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 4AB are sourced from Output Area E00000386 (shared with 6 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 4AB. The average age is 39.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British58.3%
Asian / British Asian26.3%
Black / African / Caribbean13.3%
Other / Mixed2.2%

Economic Activity

53%Active
FT: 37%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 398,000

10 sales · Mean £ 401,500

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

RM9 4AB has low crime rates — 46 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.

Violence and sexual offences140
Anti-social behaviour51
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson28
Other theft23

school Local Schools

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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Good327 pupils0.6 km
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Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Good342 pupils0.8 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils0.8 km
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Roding Primary School

Good1146 pupils0.8 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.9 km
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The St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils0.9 km
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The Sydney Russell School

Good2581 pupils1.0 km
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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

21 nearby
  • Avvaj Superstore0.7 km
  • Becontree News0.3 km
  • Berat Food Center0.7 km
  • Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.5 km
  • Martins0.5 km
  • + 16 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.5 km
  • Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.7 km
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.7 km
  • Future Youth Zone0.4 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.5 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.5 km
  • Ho Lee0.6 km
  • Popeye's Fish & Chicken0.3 km
  • Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.6 km
  • + 5 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Barking football Club0.7 km
  • RoundHouse0.6 km
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.6 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.0 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.4 km
  • Goodmayes2.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Becontree Underground Station0.4 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.4 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.4 km