Postcode RM9 4BS is located in a major urban area, within the Mayesbrook ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside is £63,438 per year. The nearest station is Upney, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mayesbrook Park.
Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,523 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 67.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside is £63,438 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 121 ft away from RM9 4BS.
Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside near RM9 4BS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upney located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mayesbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Mayesbrook Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £480,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 45 | £385,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 19 | £230,000 | £394 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £369,000 | £297,200 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £350,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £345,000 | £305,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £375,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £395,000 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £208,500 | £459,950 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £233,000 | £463,500 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £237,000 | £510,000 | £365,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £436,500 | £357,500 |
| 2025 | £243,000 | £490,000 | £382,500 |
| 2026 | £243,500 | — | £390,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £386 | £383 | £382 |
| 2017 | £398 | £338 | £368 |
| 2018 | £380 | £385 | £395 |
| 2019 | £362 | £367 | £386 |
| 2020 | £367 | £378 | £402 |
| 2021 | £375 | £427 | £435 |
| 2022 | £416 | £429 | £479 |
| 2023 | £398 | £462 | £479 |
| 2024 | £387 | £464 | £445 |
| 2025 | £414 | £465 | £465 |
| 2026 | £389 | — | £481 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 4BS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 May 2025 | 18, Basedale Road, Dagenham, RM9 4QA | Terraced | Freehold | £430,000 | |
| 08 Jun 2026 | 304, Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Flats | Leasehold | £237,000 | |
| 15 Aug 2025 | First Floor Flat, 290, Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 26 May 2026 | 411, Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4NB | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 15 May 2026 | Flat 3, Neale Court, Berengers Place, Dagenham, RM9 4PS | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 |
In the RM9 4BS postcode area, located within Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 4BS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Newsmaster | 461 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Newsmaster |
| 0 mi | Co-op Food | 455-459 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Bob Food Express | 284 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Walking directions to Bob Food Express |
| 0.4 mi | Spar | 442-444 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4QS | Walking directions to Spar |
| 0.4 mi | Lodge Food & Wine | 456 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4QS | Walking directions to Lodge Food & Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM9 4BS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faiza Noreen
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Kashif Haroon
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Shamsul Azam
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM9 4BS records about 94 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM9 4BS in Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RM9 4BS, including Monteagle Primary School (Good), Dorothy Barley Infants' School (Good) and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 4BS is Upney in TfL zone 4, about 873 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 4BS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,523 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM9 4BS is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Faiza Noreen (Labour Party), Kashif Haroon (Labour Party) and Shamsul Azam (Labour Party).