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.
BURNHAM ROAD, RM9 4RB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURNHAM ROAD, RM9 4RB.
350
33
£ 41,600 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Monteagle Primary School
Jo Richardson Community School
Eastbury Primary School
Thames View Junior School
Thames View Infants
The James Cambell Primary School
Goresbrook School
Mayesbrook Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- RoundHouse0.9 km
- Thatched House0.6 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.9 km
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
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Postcode Profile: RM94RB · Data under Open Government Licence