Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

BURNHAM ROAD, RM9 4RB House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM ROAD, RM9 4RB.

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Population

350

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 4RB 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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9/10
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3/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RM9 4RB has a highly multicultural community character — 50% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 10.8% year-on-year.

home £347,200 median price shield Safety 6/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM9 4RB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Burnham Road, 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 4RB is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 29% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 50% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 33 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £347k, up 10.8% 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 4RB are sourced from Output Area E00000224 (shared with 6 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 4RB. The average age is 33.5. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British49.7%
Asian / British Asian19.0%
Black / African / Caribbean23.0%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 337,500

4 sales · Mean £ 336,250

Semi-Detached

£ 313,000

2 sales · Mean £ 313,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

RM9 4RB has low crime rates — 33 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 offences117
Anti-social behaviour45
Vehicle crime22
Criminal damage and arson17
Other theft17

school Local Schools

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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.0 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils0.8 km
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Eastbury Primary School

Good813 pupils0.9 km
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Thames View Junior School

Good319 pupils1.1 km
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Thames View Infants

Outstanding393 pupils1.1 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.1 km
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Goresbrook School

Good1067 pupils1.1 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Albadia0.7 km
  • Avvaj Superstore0.8 km
  • Barking Service Station0.9 km
  • Berat Food Center0.8 km
  • Bowofola Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • + 28 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Sunny's Cafe0.6 km
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.8 km
  • Aafio Kenkey Market0.3 km
  • Savoy Cafe0.3 km
  • Jo Richardson Community School - Social Kitchen Cafe0.8 km
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Takeaway Shop

16 nearby
  • Big Fry0.3 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs1.0 km
  • Ho Lee0.7 km
  • Pizza Franco0.3 km
  • Monsoon Grill1.0 km
  • + 11 more
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Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • RoundHouse0.9 km
  • Thatched House0.6 km
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.7 km
  • Bestone0.2 km
  • Tesco0.6 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.3 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.3 km
  • Barking2.4 km