Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

CAREY ROAD, RM9 5HT House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAREY ROAD, RM9 5HT.

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Population

365

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Avg Age

36

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Avg Income

£ 42,100 /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 5HT 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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4/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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2/10
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4/10
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8/10
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Area Character

RM9 5HT has a highly multicultural community character — 47% 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.

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

RM9 5HT is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carey Road, 0.4km from Becontree in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Parsloes ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 5HT is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a teachers and carers in metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 36) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 28% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 47% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 40 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £343k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM9 5HT are sourced from Output Area E00000398 (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 5HT. The average age is 35.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British52.7%
Asian / British Asian22.6%
Black / African / Caribbean18.5%
Other / Mixed6.2%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 343,000

5 sales · Mean £ 317,800

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

RM9 5HT has low crime rates — 40 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 behaviour69
Vehicle crime33
Criminal damage and arson20
Drugs18

school Local Schools

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Southwood Primary School

Requires Improvement615 pupils0.3 km
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The Sydney Russell School

Good2581 pupils0.4 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good360 pupils0.5 km
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Trinity School

Outstanding297 pupils0.7 km
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Five Elms Primary School

Good440 pupils0.7 km
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Roding Primary School

Good1146 pupils0.8 km
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Grafton Primary School

Outstanding905 pupils0.9 km
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Valence Primary School

Good991 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Osborne Centre0.4 km
  • Grill Villa0.5 km
  • Oasis Cafe0.9 km
  • 5 Elm's Cafe0.5 km
  • Big Breakfast Cafe0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Retailers - Other

22 nearby
  • Bubble & Waffle0.6 km
  • David Lewis Chemists0.5 km
  • Lux Cake0.5 km
  • Smart Express0.6 km
  • Haris & Khalid Co LTD0.4 km
  • + 17 more
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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Cherry Tree Ph0.3 km
  • Royal British Legion Club0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

11 nearby
  • Immz's Pizza and Kebab0.5 km
  • Yummy Grill UK Ltd0.6 km
  • Hot Favourite0.5 km
  • Ali Baba0.5 km
  • Favourite Doner Kebab0.5 km
  • + 6 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • The Co-operative0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath2.0 km
  • Dagenham East L.T.2.2 km
  • Goodmayes2.4 km