Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

CANNINGTON ROAD, RM9 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANNINGTON ROAD, RM9 4BL.

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Population

391

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /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 4BL 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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6/10
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4/10
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9/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

With 38% social renting, RM9 4BL is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RM9 4BL is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cannington Road, 1.0km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4BL is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 35 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 38% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 41 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £375k. 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 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00000389 (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 4BL. 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 / British54.0%
Asian / British Asian17.4%
Black / African / Caribbean22.3%
Other / Mixed6.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 322,000

5 sales · Mean £ 305,400

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

RM9 4BL has low crime rates — 41 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 offences154
Anti-social behaviour48
Vehicle crime44
Robbery24
Drugs23

school Local Schools

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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Good327 pupils0.4 km
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Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Good342 pupils0.6 km
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Roding Primary School

Good1146 pupils0.9 km
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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.9 km
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The St Teresa Catholic Primary School

Outstanding199 pupils1.0 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils1.0 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.0 km
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The Sydney Russell School

Good2581 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • RoundHouse0.4 km
  • Barking football Club0.5 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.5 km
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.7 km
  • Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.5 km
  • Sinani Caffe Ltd1.0 km
  • Sushi and Bento House / Ban Thai/ Fusion House1.0 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.4 km
  • Bestone1.0 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.7 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.4 km
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.7 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
  • Ho Lee0.4 km
  • Popeye's Fish & Chicken0.6 km
  • + 8 more
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Retailers - Other

24 nearby
  • Avvaj Superstore0.5 km
  • Becontree News0.6 km
  • Berat Food Center0.5 km
  • Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.7 km
  • Martins0.7 km
  • + 19 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.3 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.6 km
  • Goodmayes2.6 km