Postcode RM9 4DA is located in a major urban area, within the Goresbrook ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Castle Green.
Becontree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 285 ft away from RM9 4DA.
Becontree South near RM9 4DA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 1 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Green | Large | Walking directions to Castle Green |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £376,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Goresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £512,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 41 | £380,000 | £491 |
| Flats | 8 | £225,950 | £399 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £208,250 | £332,500 | £300,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £335,000 | £297,000 |
| 2018 | £182,500 | £340,000 | £300,000 |
| 2019 | £200,000 | £353,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £215,300 | £355,000 | £312,500 |
| 2021 | £222,000 | £380,000 | £331,500 |
| 2022 | £225,000 | £427,500 | £370,000 |
| 2023 | £216,000 | £350,500 | £360,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £428,500 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | £215,000 | £430,000 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £247,500 | — | £373,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £389 | £301 | £375 |
| 2017 | £351 | £335 | £375 |
| 2018 | £394 | — | £386 |
| 2019 | £384 | £310 | £385 |
| 2020 | £371 | £292 | £389 |
| 2021 | £391 | £403 | £427 |
| 2022 | £393 | £511 | £484 |
| 2023 | £416 | £423 | £465 |
| 2024 | £406 | £409 | £465 |
| 2025 | £405 | £392 | £473 |
| 2026 | £377 | — | £483 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 4DA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 30, Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LH | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 19 Jun 2025 | 73, Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LH | Terraced | Freehold | £350,000 | |
| 19 May 2025 | 66, Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LH | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 17, Sheppey Road, Dagenham, RM9 4LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 55, Stamford Road, Dagenham, RM9 4HA | Terraced | Freehold | £387,000 |
In the RM9 4DA postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 4DA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Woodward Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 4SH | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 4DA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caleb Van Ryneveld
Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
George Miller
Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Manjeet Nandra
Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM9 4DA records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM9 4DA in Becontree South is £376,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RM9 4DA, including Mayesbrook Park School (Good), The James Cambell Primary School (Requires improvement) and Jo Richardson Community School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 4DA is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 108 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 4DA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,481 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 4DA is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caleb Van Ryneveld (Reform UK), George Miller (Reform UK) and Manjeet Nandra (Reform UK).