Postcode RM9 4LX is located in a major urban area, within the Mayesbrook ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% 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 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,640 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 13 ft away from RM9 4LX.
Becontree South near RM9 4LX 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
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 4LX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | 312B, Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2EG | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 55, Waterbeach Road, Dagenham, RM9 4AA | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 19 Feb 2026 | 53, Easebourne Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DW | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 10 Oct 2025 | 72, Lillechurch Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DZ | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 28, Markyate Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LH | Terraced | Freehold | £347,500 |
In the RM9 4LX postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 4LX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 455-459 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Newsmaster | 461 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Newsmaster |
| 0.4 mi | Bob Food Express | 284 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Walking directions to Bob Food Express |
| 0.5 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 4LX, 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 4LX records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 4LX in Becontree South is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RM9 4LX, including Dorothy Barley Infants' School (Good), Dorothy Barley Junior Academy (Good) and Alamiyah School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 4LX is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 667 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 4LX scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,640 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 4LX 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).