Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

MALPAS ROAD, RM9 5SD House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for MALPAS ROAD, RM9 5SD.

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Population

438

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 44,100 /yr

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Employed

43%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 5SD 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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3/10
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5/10
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9/10
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3/10
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9/10
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3/10
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3/10
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3/10
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9/10
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Area Character

RM9 5SD has a highly multicultural community character — 46% 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 5SD is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Malpas Road, 0.4km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Mayesbrook ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 5SD is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 32% 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. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 49 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £395k. 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 5SD are sourced from Output Area E00000379 (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 5SD. 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 / British54.4%
Asian / British Asian19.3%
Black / African / Caribbean18.1%
Other / Mixed8.3%

Economic Activity

43%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

£ 313,500

4 sales · Mean £ 309,750

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

RM9 5SD has low crime rates — 49 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences137
Shoplifting41
Anti-social behaviour36
Robbery31
Criminal damage and arson25

school Local Schools

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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils0.4 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.5 km
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Godwin Primary School

Good483 pupils0.8 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils0.9 km
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The Sydney Russell School

Good2581 pupils0.9 km
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Goresbrook School

Good1067 pupils0.9 km
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Roding Primary School

Good1146 pupils0.9 km
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Dorothy Barley Infants' School

Good327 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

13 nearby
  • Becontree News0.1 km
  • Learoyds Ltd (Trading as Nisa Local)0.3 km
  • Martins0.3 km
  • Dagenham Foodbank0.9 km
  • PCC Trading of Becontree South Food Bank1.0 km
  • + 8 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

5 nearby
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.1 km
  • Jo Richardson Community School - Social Kitchen Cafe0.9 km
  • Future Youth Zone0.6 km
  • Hollywood Bowl Dagenham0.9 km
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Takeaway Shop

5 nearby
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.1 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.3 km
  • Popeye's Fish & Chicken0.1 km
  • Hong Kong House0.3 km
  • Royal Fish Bar0.2 km
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Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.7 km
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Co-op Welcome0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.1.6 km
  • Dagenham Dock2.0 km
  • Goodmayes3.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Becontree Underground Station0.1 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.1 km
  • Becontree Underground Station0.1 km