Postcode RM9 5LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Parsloes area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree East area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 60% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year. The median sale price in Parsloes is £385,000 (around £477 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £356,000 and £407,000. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway, about 0.8 miles away. There are 16 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,202 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 34% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has a low crime rate, with approximately 52.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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 288 ft away from RM9 5LJ.
Becontree East near RM9 5LJ 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £477 per square foot) in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £36,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £450,000 | £437 |
| Terraced | 61 | £385,000 | £486 |
| Flats | 5 | £192,000 | £395 |
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 | £192,000 | £450,000 | £382,500 |
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 | £473 |
| 2026 | £395 | £437 | £482 |
There were 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 54, Beverley Road, Dagenham, RM9 5HR | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 11 Jun 2026 | 43, Verney Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LL | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 15, Verney Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LL | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 02 May 2025 | 110, Maxey Road, Dagenham, RM9 5HS | Terraced | Freehold | £505,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 68, Beverley Road, Dagenham, RM9 5HP | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 |
In the RM9 5LJ postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Southwood Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
Southwood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2014
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| 0.3 mi | All-through | The Sydney Russell School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
The Sydney Russell School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM9 5LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
| 0.3 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 5LJ, 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
The area around RM9 5LJ records about 52 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, other theft and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM9 5LJ in Parsloes is £385,000 (about £477 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM9 5LJ, including Southwood Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Sydney Russell School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM9 5LJ is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 1,329 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 5LJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,202 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 5LJ is Nesil Caliskan (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).