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RM9 5PH

Shortcrofts Road

Parsloes

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Overview

Postcode RM9 5PH 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, about 29% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Dagenham Central is £59,017 per year. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway, about 0.3 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Goresbrook Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
27.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Dagenham Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Dagenham Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

27.1%

Approximately 27.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Dagenham Central is £59,017 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM9 5PH.

Flood risk

No risk

Dagenham Central near RM9 5PH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.3 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM9 5PH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

5

Dagenham Heathway

District

Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway
0.8 mi

5

Becontree

District

Walking directions to Becontree
1 mi

5

Dagenham East

District

Walking directions to Dagenham East

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM9 5PH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miGoresbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Goresbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
385
Population density
1,729.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.83(+25%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.56(-23%)
Vehicle crime
16.56(+77%)
Drugs
6.28(+1%)
Other theft
6.28(-45%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
49.09%
Other White
45
11.69%
African
43
11.17%
Bangladeshi
40
10.39%
Caribbean
12
3.12%
Total population: 385

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
91
29.93%
Level 4+ (Degree)
85
27.96%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
16.12%
Level 3 (A level)
37
12.17%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
7.24%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
42
30%
Social rents from council
33
23.57%
Private landlord or letting agency
31
22.14%
Owns outright
26
18.57%
Other social rented
5
3.57%
Total households: 140

Property prices in Parsloes

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£473
Sales (last 12 months)73
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £400K

Based on 73 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £36,000,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Parsloes over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached3£430,000£547
Terraced64£381,000£483
Flats6£217,500£425

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Parsloes

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parsloes.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Parsloes.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Parsloes.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Parsloes.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Parsloes in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5PH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5PH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Apr 202685, Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5PBTerracedFreehold£407,000
23 Mar 202689, Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5PBTerracedFreehold£330,000
07 Aug 202545, Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5PBFlatsLeasehold£225,000
29 Jul 202513, Ayloffe Road, Dagenham, RM9 5PJTerracedFreehold£295,000
21 Mar 202520, Ayloffe Road, Dagenham, RM9 5PLTerracedFreehold£500,000

Schools

In the RM9 5PH postcode area, located within Dagenham Central, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM9 5PH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryParsloes Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRichard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN BaseCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGodwin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 5PH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM9 5PH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMJ Cash & CarryHeathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QUWalking directions to MJ Cash & Carry
0.3 miLidlHeathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QSWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miIcelandHeathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QSWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miIbrahim HalalHeathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5AWWalking directions to Ibrahim Halal
0.3 miTesco Express228 Heathway, Dagenham, RM10 8QSWalking directions to Tesco Express

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.

Band A£1,466
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,199
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,176
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,397

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM9 5PH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Alexandra Arnautu

Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Billy Edmunds

Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Ripon Sheikh

Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Nesil Caliskan

Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarkingE14001073
WardParsloesE05014067
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dagenham CentralE02000014
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 013BE01000014
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM9 5PH

Is RM9 5PH (Dagenham Central) safe?

The area around RM9 5PH records about 91 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.

What is the average house price near RM9 5PH?

The median sale price around RM9 5PH in Dagenham Central is £380,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM9 5PH?

There are 20 schools close to RM9 5PH, including Parsloes Primary School (Good), Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base (Good) and Godwin Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM9 5PH?

The closest station to RM9 5PH is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 421 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM9 5PH?

RM9 5PH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,243 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM9 5PH (Dagenham Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM9 5PH 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).