Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

IVYHOUSE ROAD, RM9 5RR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for IVYHOUSE ROAD, RM9 5RR.

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Population

367

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /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 5RR 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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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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7/10
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Area Character

RM9 5RR is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 39% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 33.3% year-on-year.

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

RM9 5RR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Ivyhouse Road, 0.6km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Parsloes ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 5RR 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 34 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 32% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 32% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 77 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £331k, up 33.3% 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 5RR are sourced from Output Area E00000097 (shared with 3 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 5RR. The average age is 34.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British68.0%
Asian / British Asian10.7%
Black / African / Caribbean15.4%
Other / Mixed5.8%

Economic Activity

45%Active
FT: 28%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 295,000

3 sales · Mean £ 286,666

Terraced

£ 325,000

14 sales · Mean £ 335,857

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

Crime around RM9 5RR is moderate at 77 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 offences204
Anti-social behaviour81
Shoplifting70
Public order47
Robbery47

school Local Schools

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Parsloes Primary School

Good441 pupils0.2 km
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Godwin Primary School

Good483 pupils0.5 km
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Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road

Good417 pupils0.6 km
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William Ford CofE Junior School

Outstanding338 pupils0.8 km
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Village Infants' School

Good292 pupils0.8 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils0.9 km
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Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base

Good605 pupils0.9 km
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The Sydney Russell School

Good2581 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

41 nearby
  • The Good House0.5 km
  • Community Food Club : Food for Thought0.9 km
  • DABD Community Fridge0.4 km
  • Dagenham Cash & Carry0.4 km
  • G S Food & Wine Ltd T/A G.S Wines0.9 km
  • + 36 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Subway0.4 km
  • Snack Bar0.4 km
  • Osborne Centre1.0 km
  • Rosielee Cafe & Restaurant1.0 km
  • Taz Kitchen0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Lidl UK GmbH0.4 km
  • Tesco0.4 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

14 nearby
  • Pizza Hut Delivery0.8 km
  • Dominos Pizza0.4 km
  • Starbucks0.5 km
  • Angels Bakery0.4 km
  • Best Fish Bar Ltd0.4 km
  • + 9 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • Lord Denman PH0.4 km
  • The Admiral Vernon0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.1.1 km
  • Dagenham Dock1.7 km
  • Chadwell Heath3.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Dagenham Heathway Underground Station0.3 km
  • Dagenham Heathway Underground Station0.3 km
  • Dagenham Heathway Underground Station0.4 km