Postcode RM9 5BU is located in a major urban area, within the Parsloes ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Dagenham Central area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 91.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dagenham Central is £59,017 per year. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, closest large park is Goresbrook Park.
Dagenham Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,650 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Dagenham Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 53.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Dagenham Central is £59,017 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 109 ft away from RM9 5BU.
Dagenham Central near RM9 5BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goresbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.2 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
Based on 81 recent sales, the median property price is £378,000 in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £505,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 71 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Parsloes
In the RM9 5BU postcode area, located within Dagenham Central, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 5BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Ibrahim Halal | Heathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5AW | Walking directions to Ibrahim Halal |
| 0.4 mi | MJ Cash & Carry | Heathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QU | Walking directions to MJ Cash & Carry |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | 228 Heathway, Dagenham, RM10 8QS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | Heathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QS | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | Heathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QS | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM9 5BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexandra Arnautu
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Billy Edmunds
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Ripon Sheikh
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.