Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RM9 4XE House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

403

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 41,600 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 4XE 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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7/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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3/10
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Area Character

RM9 4XE has a significant social housing presence — 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal.

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

RM9 4XE is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 4XE is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 45% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 46% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families.

Census 2021 statistics for RM9 4XE are sourced from Output Area E00000221 (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 4XE. The average age is 33.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British54.3%
Asian / British Asian22.4%
Black / African / Caribbean18.7%
Other / Mixed4.7%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 31%
Unemployed: 5%
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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.

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

RM9 4XE has low crime rates — 32 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 offences126
Anti-social behaviour45
Vehicle crime26
Other theft16
Public order15

school Local Schools

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Monteagle Primary School

Good682 pupils0.3 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils0.5 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.8 km
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Goresbrook School

Good1067 pupils0.8 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils0.9 km
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Eastbury Primary School

Good813 pupils1.2 km
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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Good327 pupils1.3 km
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Thames View Junior School

Good319 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

33 nearby
  • Chelmer Wines0.9 km
  • Express Mini Market0.9 km
  • Albadia0.5 km
  • Avvaj Superstore0.9 km
  • Barking Service Station0.6 km
  • + 28 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • RoundHouse1.0 km
  • Thatched House0.9 km
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

8 nearby
  • Istanbul Kebab & Cafe0.9 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.8 km
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.8 km
  • Sunny's Cafe0.4 km
  • Aafio Kenkey Market0.6 km
  • + 3 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.8 km
  • Bestone0.2 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.8 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

15 nearby
  • Tasty Chicken and Ribs0.8 km
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.8 km
  • Big Fry0.6 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.7 km
  • Ho Lee0.8 km
  • + 10 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.2.0 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.1 km
  • Barking2.7 km