RM9 6JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Finnymore Road, 0.7km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Goresbrook ward and the Barking constituency.
For families considering a move, RM9 6JA represents a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. With residents averaging 34 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 56% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 37% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 39 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £285k, down 7.5% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 6JA are sourced from Output Area E00000285 (shared with 6 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FINNYMORE ROAD, RM9 6JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINNYMORE ROAD, RM9 6JA.
307
34
£ 42,900 /yr
48%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 6JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
No single demographic signal dominates RM9 6JA — age 34, 56% ownership, 20% private renting: a mixed-tenure, multi-generational community. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice. Property prices are trending down 7.5% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 6JA. The average age is 34.1. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 220,000
2 sales · Mean £ 220,000
Terraced
£ 300,000
5 sales · Mean £ 304,700
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
RM9 6JA has low crime rates — 39 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.
school Local Schools
Godwin Primary School
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Parsloes Primary School
Mayesbrook Park School
The James Cambell Primary School
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Village Infants' School
William Ford CofE Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
64 nearby- B.J Bakery0.8 km
- Day Lewis Pharmacy0.8 km
- Farmfoods Ltd0.9 km
- Londis0.8 km
- Sacoma Foods and Global Business Innovations and Leadership0.9 km
- + 59 more
Restaurant, Cafe
16 nearby- Balti Cottage0.8 km
- Curry Mahal Tandoori0.8 km
- Rosielee Cafe & Restaurant0.8 km
- TBC DESSERTS0.8 km
- Goals Soccer Centre0.9 km
- + 11 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.9 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Lidl UK GmbH0.7 km
- Co-op Welcome0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
30 nearby- Chicken Spot0.9 km
- Express Chicken0.8 km
- Frying Pan0.8 km
- Hunky Panda0.9 km
- K.F.C.0.9 km
- + 25 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Dagenham0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Mecca Bingo Club0.7 km
- ME 'N' O'Briens0.8 km
- Barking Rugby Union Football Club1.0 km
- Lord Denman PH0.7 km
- The Admiral Vernon0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.0.8 km
- Dagenham Dock1.4 km
- Chadwell Heath3.4 km
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