RM9 6AB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Amesbury Road, 0.7km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Eastbury ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 6AB 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 33 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 40% 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 is moderate at 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £398k.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 6AB are sourced from Output Area E00000288 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
AMESBURY ROAD, RM9 6AB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for AMESBURY ROAD, RM9 6AB.
510
33
£ 44,100 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 6AB 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.
Area Character
RM9 6AB has a significant social housing presence — 40% 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.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 6AB. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 398,000
4 sales · Mean £ 379,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM9 6AB is moderate at 53 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.
school Local Schools
Mayesbrook Park School
The James Cambell Primary School
Jo Richardson Community School
Goresbrook School
Godwin Primary School
Monteagle Primary School
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Parsloes Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
8 nearby- Hollywood Bowl Dagenham0.6 km
- Vue Cinema0.7 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
- Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.2 km
- McDonalds Restaurants LTD0.9 km
- + 3 more
Retailers - Other
18 nearby- Daily Fresh Meat Ltd0.2 km
- Sunnys Newsagents0.8 km
- Becontree General Store0.2 km
- Dizz Food T/A ADA Enterprise0.2 km
- Greggs0.2 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
5 nearby- Hong Kong House0.2 km
- Royal Fish Bar0.2 km
- Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.2 km
- Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.2 km
- Popeye's Fish & Chicken0.4 km
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.3 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.7 km
- Scrattons Community Association Ltd0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Dagenham0.8 km
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Bestone1.0 km
- Co-op Welcome0.2 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.1.4 km
- Dagenham Dock1.7 km
- Goodmayes3.3 km
Bus Stops
- Becontree Underground Station0.3 km
- Becontree Underground Station0.3 km
- Becontree Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM96AB · Data under Open Government Licence