Postcode RM9 4LD is located in a major urban area, within the Goresbrook area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree South area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 49.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 62% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. The median sale price in Goresbrook is £380,000 (around £478 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £356,500 and £411,250. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 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 8,315 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a low crime rate, with approximately 49.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 54.0% 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 249 ft away from RM9 4LD.
Becontree South near RM9 4LD 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 | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Castle Green | Large | Walking directions to Castle Green |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £478 per square foot) in Goresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £485,000 | £519 |
| Terraced | 48 | £381,500 | £494 |
| Flats | 6 | £215,950 | £386 |
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 | £212,500 | £430,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £247,500 | £485,000 | £378,000 |
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 | £413 | £392 | £475 |
| 2026 | £377 | £519 | £477 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 4LD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2026 | 81, Woodward Road, Dagenham, RM9 4SS | Terraced | Freehold | £432,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 15 Jun 2026 | 134, Flamstead Road, Dagenham, RM9 4JR | Terraced | Leasehold | £223,500 |
In the RM9 4LD postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Roding Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 29 Feb 2012. | |
Roding Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 29 Feb 2012
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| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Mayesbrook Park School | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
Mayesbrook Park School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Nov 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | The James Cambell Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
The James Cambell Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2024
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM9 4LD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Budgens | Woodward Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 4SH | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 455-459 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Newsmaster | 461 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Newsmaster |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | Reginald Ellingworth Street, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 4BF | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 4LD, 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 4LD records about 50 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 other theft.
The median sale price around RM9 4LD in Goresbrook is £380,000 (about £478 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM9 4LD, including Roding Primary School (Good), Mayesbrook Park School (Good) and The James Cambell Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM9 4LD is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 231 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 4LD scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,315 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 4LD 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).