Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

URSWICK ROAD, RM9 6DU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for URSWICK ROAD, RM9 6DU.

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Population

343

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Avg Age

33

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Avg Income

£ 46,100 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM9 6DU 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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4/10
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5/10
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9/10
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2/10
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8/10
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2/10
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4/10
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3/10
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4/10
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Area Character

RM9 6DU has a significant social housing presence — 41% 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.

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

RM9 6DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Urswick Road, 0.7km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Goresbrook ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 6DU is a mixed area of service workers, students and families in semi-detached housing. 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. 41% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 41% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £370k.

Census 2021 statistics for RM9 6DU are sourced from Output Area E00000292 (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 6DU. The average age is 33.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British59.3%
Asian / British Asian7.6%
Black / African / Caribbean24.7%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 27%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Semi-Detached

£ 375,000

1 sales · Mean £ 375,000

Terraced

£ 365,000

1 sales · Mean £ 365,000

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

RM9 6DU has low crime rates — 36 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 offences149
Anti-social behaviour45
Vehicle crime38
Criminal damage and arson23
Drugs22

school Local Schools

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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils0.3 km
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Godwin Primary School

Good483 pupils0.3 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.3 km
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Goresbrook School

Good1067 pupils0.6 km
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Jo Richardson Community School

Good1723 pupils0.7 km
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Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road

Good417 pupils0.7 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good397 pupils0.9 km
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Parsloes Primary School

Good441 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

23 nearby
  • B.J Bakery1.0 km
  • Londis1.0 km
  • Dagenham Wine & Spirits1.0 km
  • Barking Service Station0.9 km
  • Becontree News0.7 km
  • + 18 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • Curry Mahal Tandoori1.0 km
  • Goals Soccer Centre0.6 km
  • Keith Davis Cue Sports Club0.5 km
  • McDonalds Restaurants LTD0.6 km
  • Jo Richardson Community School - Social Kitchen Cafe0.7 km
  • + 2 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

8 nearby
  • Express Chicken1.0 km
  • Frying Pan1.0 km
  • Angies Cafe and Kebab Ltd0.5 km
  • Favorite Chicken & Ribs0.6 km
  • Popeye's Fish & Chicken0.7 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge London Dagenham0.6 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Mecca Bingo Club0.5 km
  • Scrattons Community Association Ltd0.8 km
  • Barking Rugby Union Football Club0.6 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Co-op Welcome0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Dagenham East L.T.1.0 km
  • Dagenham Dock1.4 km
  • Chadwell Heath3.4 km