Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

KRITHIA ROAD, RM9 4BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KRITHIA ROAD, RM9 4BW.

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Population

551

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 4BW 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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4/10
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5/10
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7/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in RM9 4BW — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

RM9 4BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Krithia Road, 0.5km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4BW is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £262k. 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 4BW are sourced from Output Area E00185668 (shared with 34 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 4BW. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British34.2%
Asian / British Asian21.7%
Black / African / Caribbean36.6%
Other / Mixed7.5%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

£ 262,500

1 sales · Mean £ 262,500

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

RM9 4BW has low crime rates — 36 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 offences95
Anti-social behaviour41
Vehicle crime37
Other theft19
Criminal damage and arson13

school Local Schools

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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.3 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils0.7 km
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Goresbrook School

Good1067 pupils0.9 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.0 km
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Thames View Infants

Outstanding393 pupils1.1 km
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Thames View Junior School

Good319 pupils1.1 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils1.1 km
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Eastbury Primary School

Good813 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Hollywood Bowl Dagenham0.9 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
  • Sunny's Cafe0.3 km
  • Jo Richardson Community School - Social Kitchen Cafe0.7 km
  • Aafio Kenkey Market0.5 km
  • + 1 more
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Retailers - Other

25 nearby
  • Chelmer Wines0.6 km
  • Everyone Everyday0.9 km
  • Express Mini Market0.8 km
  • Albadia0.4 km
  • Barking Service Station0.6 km
  • + 20 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Thatched House0.8 km
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.9 km
  • Bestone0.1 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Monsoon Grill1.0 km
  • Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.9 km
  • Big Fry0.5 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.9 km
  • Ho Lee0.9 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.1 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.1 km
  • Barking2.6 km