RM9 4PS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Berengers Place, 1.1km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.
For renters and young professionals, RM9 4PS offers a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 23) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 57% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 30 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £235k, up 8.7% year-on-year. 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 4PS are sourced from Output Area E00175120 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BERENGERS PLACE, RM9 4PS House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERENGERS PLACE, RM9 4PS.
204
23
£ 41,600 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 4PS 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
47% of RM9 4PS's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 8.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 4PS. The average age is 23.4. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,000
11 sales · Mean £ 228,181
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 4PS 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
Dorothy Barley Infants' School
Monteagle Primary School
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Manor Infants' School/Manor Longbridge
Manor Junior School
The James Cambell Primary School
Mayesbrook Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
25 nearby- Avvaj Superstore0.3 km
- Becontree News0.7 km
- Berat Food Center0.3 km
- Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.8 km
- Martins0.7 km
- + 20 more
Restaurant, Cafe
6 nearby- Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.8 km
- Aafio Kenkey Market0.8 km
- Future Youth Zone0.8 km
- Savoy Cafe0.8 km
- Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
13 nearby- Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.8 km
- Big Fry0.8 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
- Ho Lee0.2 km
- Pizza Franco0.8 km
- + 8 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Barking Rugby Union Football Club1.0 km
- Barking football Club0.6 km
- RoundHouse0.3 km
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Bestone0.7 km
- Co-op Welcome0.8 km
- Co-op Welcome0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.2.3 km
- Barking2.5 km
- Dagenham Dock2.6 km
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Postcode Profile: RM94PS · Data under Open Government Licence