Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RM9 4PT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM9 4PT.

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Population

262

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

45%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 4PT 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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6/10
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10/10
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1/10
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7/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RM9 4PT has a significant social housing presence — 61% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM9 4PT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.1km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4PT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 61% 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 29 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 4PT are sourced from Output Area E00175119 (shared with 2 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 4PT. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British56.1%
Asian / British Asian15.2%
Black / African / Caribbean12.5%
Other / Mixed16.3%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 7%
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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 4PT has low crime rates — 29 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 offences132
Anti-social behaviour41
Vehicle crime30
Criminal damage and arson23
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 pupils0.8 km
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Manor Junior School

Good593 pupils1.0 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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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 News0.8 km
  • Berat Food Center0.3 km
  • Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.8 km
  • Martins0.8 km
  • + 20 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

6 nearby
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.8 km
  • Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.6 km
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.3 km
  • Aafio Kenkey Market0.7 km
  • Future Youth Zone0.8 km
  • + 1 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

13 nearby
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.8 km
  • Big Fry0.7 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.8 km
  • Ho Lee0.2 km
  • Pizza Franco0.7 km
  • + 8 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Barking football Club0.6 km
  • RoundHouse0.3 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.2 km
  • Bestone0.7 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.3 km
  • Barking2.5 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.6 km