RM9 4DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canonsleigh Road, 0.9km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4DB is a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. 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 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 33% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 31 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £265k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 4DB are sourced from Output Area E00000202 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANONSLEIGH ROAD, RM9 4DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANONSLEIGH ROAD, RM9 4DB.
393
34
£ 41,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4DB 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
RM9 4DB is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 48% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4DB. The average age is 34.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 265,000
1 sales · Mean £ 265,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4DB has low crime rates — 31 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
Monteagle Primary School
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Jo Richardson Community School
The James Cambell Primary School
Mayesbrook Park School
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Goresbrook School
Eastbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
30 nearby- Albadia0.9 km
- Avvaj Superstore0.5 km
- Barking Service Station1.0 km
- Becontree News0.7 km
- Berat Food Center0.5 km
- + 25 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.8 km
- Sunny's Cafe0.9 km
- Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.8 km
- Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.5 km
- Aafio Kenkey Market0.6 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Big Fry0.6 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- Ho Lee0.4 km
- Pizza Franco0.6 km
- + 9 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barking football Club0.8 km
- RoundHouse0.5 km
- Thatched House1.0 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.8 km
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Welcome0.4 km
- Bestone0.5 km
- Co-op Welcome0.8 km
- Tesco1.0 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.2.2 km
- Dagenham Dock2.4 km
- Barking2.5 km
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