RM9 6YA is an up-and-coming urban area on Burdetts Road, 1.4km from Parsloes Park in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Goresbrook ward and the Barking constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, RM9 6YA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 26% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 56% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime rates are high (159 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures. Property: Average house prices are around £252k, up 136.7% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for RM9 6YA are sourced from Output Area E00000279 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
BURDETTS ROAD, RM9 6YA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BURDETTS ROAD, RM9 6YA.
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£ 43,300 /yr
47%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM9 6YA 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 6YA is a regeneration-priority area — ranked among the most deprived nationally by the IMD, with 6% unemployment and a community that has historically faced structural economic pressures. High crime co-occurs with deprivation here — buyers and tenants should review street-level data. Property prices are trending up 136.7% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM9 6YA. The average age is 31.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
Terraced
£ 355,000
1 sales · Mean £ 355,000
Flat
£ 162,500
2 sales · Mean £ 162,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near RM9 6YA are high at 159 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Peter's Catholic Primary School
Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road
Godwin Primary School
Marsh Green Primary School
Goresbrook School
Dagenham Park CofE School
The James Cambell Primary School
Mayesbrook Park School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
33 nearby- Fresh London Limited0.8 km
- Angel Mini Mart0.9 km
- Costcutter0.9 km
- Goresbrook Post Office0.3 km
- Halfords0.3 km
- + 28 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Admiral Vernon0.8 km
- Mecca Bingo Club0.4 km
- Scrattons Community Association Ltd0.6 km
- ME 'N' O'Briens0.4 km
Restaurant, Cafe
18 nearby- Fireaway Dagenham Heathway0.7 km
- Ford Dagenham Autotech - satellite to DDC0.7 km
- Hollywood Bowl Dagenham0.8 km
- Vida & Sons Bistro0.4 km
- Vue Cinema0.4 km
- + 13 more
Takeaway Shop
14 nearby- Charcoal Feast0.8 km
- Good Friend0.3 km
- Chicken Spot0.8 km
- Express Chicken0.3 km
- Frying Pan0.3 km
- + 9 more
Supermarkets
3 nearby- Aldi Stores Limited0.3 km
- Asda0.3 km
- Iceland0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- Travelodge London Dagenham0.4 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Dagenham East L.T.0.4 km
- Dagenham Dock0.7 km
- Rainham (Essex)3.8 km
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Postcode Profile: RM96YA · Data under Open Government Licence