Postcode RM9 5LJ 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 52.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.8 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,738 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 24% 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 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 5LJ postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 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 (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 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.