RM9 4DJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Canonsleigh Road, 0.7km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.
This is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. 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 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 35% 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 £366k, down 8.9% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 4DJ are sourced from Output Area E00000219 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CANONSLEIGH ROAD, RM9 4DJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CANONSLEIGH ROAD, RM9 4DJ.
380
33
£ 41,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4DJ 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 4DJ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 33, 44% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. £366k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 8.9% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4DJ. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 317,500
18 sales · Mean £ 329,305
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4DJ 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
Jo Richardson Community School
The James Cambell Primary School
Goresbrook School
Mayesbrook Park School
Eastbury Primary School
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Thames View Infants
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Albadia0.6 km
- Avvaj Superstore0.8 km
- Barking Service Station0.7 km
- Becontree News0.9 km
- Berat Food Center0.8 km
- + 28 more
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
- Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.8 km
- Sunny's Cafe0.5 km
- Aafio Kenkey Market0.5 km
- Savoy Cafe0.5 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
15 nearby- Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Big Fry0.5 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- Ho Lee0.7 km
- Pizza Franco0.5 km
- + 10 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Bestone0.2 km
- Co-op Welcome0.8 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Co-op Welcome0.7 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- RoundHouse0.9 km
- Thatched House0.9 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.2.1 km
- Dagenham Dock2.1 km
- Barking2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM94DJ · Data under Open Government Licence