Postcode RM9 5HJ is located in a major urban area, within the Parsloes ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree East area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway, about 0.8 miles away. There are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,811 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 41.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 323 ft away from RM9 5HJ.
Becontree East near RM9 5HJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £36,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £430,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 60 | £382,500 | £485 |
| Flats | 5 | £210,000 | £443 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £327,500 | £293,750 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £330,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £330,000 | £309,500 |
| 2019 | £175,875 | £311,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £198,500 | £360,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £191,250 | £320,000 | £329,000 |
| 2022 | £204,250 | £426,000 | £366,000 |
| 2023 | £232,500 | £407,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £390,000 | £365,000 |
| 2025 | £207,500 | £395,000 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £201,000 | £395,000 | £380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382 | £419 | £360 |
| 2017 | £322 | £385 | £366 |
| 2018 | £413 | £390 | £386 |
| 2019 | £341 | £342 | £380 |
| 2020 | £399 | £404 | £398 |
| 2021 | £385 | £441 | £414 |
| 2022 | £364 | £520 | £459 |
| 2023 | £425 | £540 | £477 |
| 2024 | £365 | £471 | £459 |
| 2025 | £408 | £527 | £475 |
| 2026 | £419 | £437 | £492 |
There were 44 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5HJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Oct 2025 | 6, Weston Road, Dagenham, RM9 5UJ | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 110, Maxey Road, Dagenham, RM9 5HS | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 04 Dec 2025 | 108, Beverley Road, Dagenham, RM9 5HL | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 231, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3JU | Terraced | Freehold | £327,500 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 8A, Five Elms Road, Dagenham, RM9 5TS | Flats | Leasehold | £187,000 |
In the RM9 5HJ postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 17 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 5HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | 265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
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 5HJ, 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
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM9 5HJ records about 71 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, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM9 5HJ in Becontree East is £380,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM9 5HJ, including St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good), Southwood Primary School (Good) and Five Elms Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 5HJ is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 1,317 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 5HJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,811 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM9 5HJ is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alexandra Arnautu (Reform UK), Billy Edmunds (Reform UK) and Ripon Sheikh (Reform UK).