RM9 4GD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 4GD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 37% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 44% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 4GD are sourced from Output Area E00000217 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM9 4GD House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM9 4GD.
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38
£ 41,600 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4GD 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
Social renting makes up 37% of tenure in RM9 4GD — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4GD. The average age is 37.7. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4GD has low crime rates — 30 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
Eastbury Primary School
Jo Richardson Community School
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Manor Infants' School/Manor Longbridge
Manor Junior School
Thames View Junior School
Thames View Infants
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
26 nearby- Chelmer Wines0.9 km
- Express Mini Market0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Darul Ummah Goresbrook0.2 km
- Lodge Newsagents0.2 km
- + 21 more
Pub, NightClub
2 nearby- RoundHouse0.7 km
- Thatched House0.6 km
Restaurant, Cafe
5 nearby- Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.6 km
- Aafio Kenkey Market0.2 km
- Savoy Cafe0.2 km
- Eastbury Manor House0.9 km
- Sunny's Cafe0.8 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Co-op Welcome0.6 km
- Bestone0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Monsoon Grill1.0 km
- Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.6 km
- Tuckin Cafe0.8 km
- Aroma0.2 km
- Flavour Hut0.6 km
- + 8 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barking2.2 km
- Dagenham East L.T.2.4 km
- Dagenham Dock2.5 km
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