Postcode RM9 4SJ is located in a major urban area, within the Eastbury 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 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% 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 13 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 8,843 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM9 4SJ.
Becontree South near RM9 4SJ 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 75 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £474 per square foot) in Eastbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £141,000 up to £604,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £407,000 | £— |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £405,000 | £387 |
| Terraced | 58 | £386,000 | £488 |
| Flats | 8 | £205,000 | £375 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £210,500 | £457,495 | £311,000 |
| 2017 | £201,750 | £405,000 | £310,000 |
| 2018 | £204,750 | £376,250 | £315,000 |
| 2019 | £198,750 | £380,000 | £316,500 |
| 2020 | £205,000 | £332,000 | £325,750 |
| 2021 | £225,000 | £364,500 | £343,500 |
| 2022 | £223,000 | £380,000 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £225,000 | £430,000 | £357,500 |
| 2024 | £225,000 | £450,000 | £370,000 |
| 2025 | £215,000 | £420,000 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £212,500 | £343,231 | £402,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £390 | £349 | £363 |
| 2017 | £346 | £349 | £373 |
| 2018 | £358 | £407 | £398 |
| 2019 | £346 | £387 | £370 |
| 2020 | £348 | £380 | £392 |
| 2021 | £402 | £400 | £419 |
| 2022 | £377 | £430 | £470 |
| 2023 | £408 | £454 | £460 |
| 2024 | £410 | £508 | £457 |
| 2025 | £377 | £402 | £466 |
| 2026 | £407 | £213 | £475 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 4SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct 2025 | 125, Arden Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 4SB | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 20 Oct 2025 | 55, Stamford Road, Dagenham, RM9 4HA | Terraced | Freehold | £387,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 49, Stamford Road, Dagenham, RM9 4HA | Terraced | Freehold | £255,000 | |
| 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 |
In the RM9 4SJ postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 4SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Woodward Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 4SH | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 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 4SJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Dominic Twomey
Eastbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Maureen Margaret Worby
Eastbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Mohammed Khan
Eastbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM9 4SJ records about 82 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 4SJ in Becontree South is £385,000 (about £474 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RM9 4SJ, 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 4SJ is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 166 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 4SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,843 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 4SJ is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Dominic Twomey (Labour Party), Maureen Margaret Worby (Labour Party) and Mohammed Khan (Labour Party).