Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

FINNYMORE ROAD, RM9 6JA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FINNYMORE ROAD, RM9 6JA.

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Population

307

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 42,900 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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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.

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5/10
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7/10
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10/10
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3/10
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9/10
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2/10
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4/10
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4/10
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6/10
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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.

home £285,000 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

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.

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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

White / British63.2%
Asian / British Asian16.2%
Black / African / Caribbean16.6%
Other / Mixed4.0%

Economic Activity

48%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 4%
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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

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.

Violence and sexual offences142
Anti-social behaviour69
Vehicle crime35
Drugs31
Criminal damage and arson21

school Local Schools

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Godwin Primary School

Good483 pupils0.1 km
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Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road

Good417 pupils0.4 km
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Parsloes Primary School

Good441 pupils0.6 km
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Mayesbrook Park School

Good76 pupils0.6 km
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The James Cambell Primary School

Requires Improvement583 pupils0.8 km
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St Peter's Catholic Primary School

Good397 pupils0.8 km
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Village Infants' School

Good292 pupils0.9 km
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William Ford CofE Junior School

Outstanding338 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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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
fastfood

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

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Travelodge London Dagenham0.8 km
local_bar

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