Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

BERENGERS PLACE, RM9 4PS House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BERENGERS PLACE, RM9 4PS.

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Population

204

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Avg Age

23

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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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.

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6/10
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3/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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4/10
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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.

home £235,000 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British22.4%
Asian / British Asian27.3%
Black / African / Caribbean47.3%
Other / Mixed2.9%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 22%
Unemployed: 2%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences137
Anti-social behaviour41
Vehicle crime34
Criminal damage and arson20
Drugs17

school Local Schools

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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Good327 pupils0.6 km
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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.7 km
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Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Good342 pupils0.7 km
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Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College

Good2316 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Infants' School/Manor Longbridge

Good1211 pupils1.0 km
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Manor Junior School

Good593 pupils1.0 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.1 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
fastfood

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
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club1.0 km
  • Barking football Club0.6 km
  • RoundHouse0.3 km
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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