RM9 6BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 1.3km from Cross Ness in Barking and Dagenham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Barking Riverside ward and the Barking constituency.
This is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. The area has a notably diverse population — 52% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 6BF are sourced from Output Area E00000464 (shared with 53 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM9 6BF House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM9 6BF.
569
32
£ 46,100 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 6BF 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 6BF has a significant social housing presence — 63% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 6BF. The average age is 32.1. 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.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Marsh Green Primary School
Goresbrook School
Riverside School
Riverside Primary School
Riverside Bridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Enjoy Cafe0.4 km
- Eurest at Ford Dagenham Pitstop0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham Dock0.6 km
- Dagenham East L.T.1.3 km
- Belvedere3.4 km
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Postcode Profile: RM96BF · Data under Open Government Licence