Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

WOODWARD ROAD, RM9 4TA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WOODWARD ROAD, RM9 4TA.

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Population

327

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

51%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 4TA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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6/10
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5/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. RM9 4TA spans multiple life stages — average age 37, moderate ownership and renting. £374k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket.

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

RM9 4TA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Woodward Road, 0.8km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4TA is a working-class neighbourhood with strong employment ties. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. A balanced community with an average age of 37 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 45% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 34 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £374k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM9 4TA are sourced from Output Area E00000209 (shared with 4 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 4TA. The average age is 37.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British55.4%
Asian / British Asian16.3%
Black / African / Caribbean23.4%
Other / Mixed4.9%

Economic Activity

51%Active
FT: 36%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

Semi-Detached

£ 426,000

2 sales · Mean £ 426,000

Terraced

£ 335,000

6 sales · Mean £ 341,666

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

RM9 4TA has low crime rates — 34 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 offences162
Anti-social behaviour52
Vehicle crime27
Criminal damage and arson24
Other theft19

school Local Schools

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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.4 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils0.9 km
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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Good327 pupils0.9 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils1.0 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils1.0 km
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Dorothy Barley Junior Academy

Good342 pupils1.0 km
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Eastbury Primary School

Good813 pupils1.1 km
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Manor Junior School

Good593 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Barking football Club0.8 km
  • RoundHouse0.5 km
  • Thatched House0.9 km
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.8 km
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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Barking Sportshouse & Gym0.8 km
  • Aafio Kenkey Market0.5 km
  • Savoy Cafe0.5 km
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.5 km
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.8 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • G S Food & Wine Ltd T/A G.S Wines0.9 km
  • Aafio Mini Market0.5 km
  • Capital Karts0.9 km
  • Newsmaster0.4 km
  • Porters Convenience Store0.4 km
  • + 25 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Bestone0.4 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.4 km
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Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Aroma0.5 km
  • Flavour Hut0.4 km
  • Indiana Curry & Grill0.9 km
  • Round House Chinese Take-Away0.4 km
  • Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.4 km
  • + 9 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.2 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.4 km
  • Barking2.5 km