RM9 4DH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canonsleigh Road, 0.8km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4DH is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 37 average age reflects a mixed, mid-career community — settling down but not yet slowing down. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 25 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k, up 29.2% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 4DH are sourced from Output Area E00000209 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANONSLEIGH ROAD, RM9 4DH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANONSLEIGH ROAD, RM9 4DH.
327
37
£ 41,600 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4DH falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM9 4DH — age 37, 49% ownership, 22% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. £370k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending up 29.2% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4DH. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 325,000
13 sales · Mean £ 344,076
Semi-Detached
£ 420,000
1 sales · Mean £ 420,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4DH has low crime rates — 25 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
Jo Richardson Community School
The James Cambell Primary School
Mayesbrook Park School
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Goresbrook School
Eastbury Primary School
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Barking football Club1.0 km
- RoundHouse0.7 km
- Thatched House0.9 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
Restaurant, Cafe
7 nearby- Barking Sportshouse & Gym1.0 km
- Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.6 km
- Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.8 km
- Sunny's Cafe0.7 km
- Jo Richardson Community School - Social Kitchen Cafe0.8 km
- + 2 more
Retailers - Other
31 nearby- Express Mini Market0.9 km
- Albadia0.7 km
- Avvaj Superstore0.6 km
- Barking Service Station0.9 km
- Becontree News0.8 km
- + 26 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Co-op Welcome0.5 km
- Bestone0.3 km
- Co-op Welcome0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.5 km
- Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Big Fry0.5 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- Ho Lee0.5 km
- + 9 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.2.1 km
- Dagenham Dock2.3 km
- Barking2.6 km
Generated by PostcodeInfo.uk
Postcode Profile: RM94DH · Data under Open Government Licence