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RM9 5PP

Shortcrofts Road

Parsloes

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Detailed insights for RM9 5PP

Overview

Postcode RM9 5PP 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 very high crime levels, with around 191.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.5× 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 0.2 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
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
192
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Dagenham Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Dagenham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 191.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32.3%

Approximately 32.3% 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

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 290 ft away from RM9 5PP.

Flood risk

No risk

Dagenham Central near RM9 5PP 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 0.2 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM9 5PP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Dagenham Heathway

District

Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway
0.7 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 5PP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGoresbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Goresbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
363
Population density
7,934.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.22(+136%)
Robbery
18.17(+410%)
Theft from the person
17.1(+82%)
Other theft
16.03(+40%)
Criminal damage and arson
15.5(+171%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
175
48.21%
Other White
72
19.83%
African
40
11.02%
Bangladeshi
21
5.79%
Indian
11
3.03%
Total population: 363

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
71
25.91%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
55
20.07%
No qualifications
54
19.71%
Level 3 (A level)
41
14.96%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
10.58%
Total 16+ residents: 274

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
37
28.46%
Owns with a mortgage
35
26.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
29
22.31%
Owns outright
16
12.31%
Other forms of private rent
6
4.62%
Total households: 130

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 5PP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5PP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Apr 202631, Shortcrofts Road, Dagenham, RM9 5PPTerracedFreehold£407,000
27 Mar 20261, Shortcrofts Road, Dagenham, RM9 5PPTerracedFreehold£395,000
29 Jul 202513, Ayloffe Road, Dagenham, RM9 5PJTerracedFreehold£295,000
08 Nov 2025113, Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, RM9 5RPTerracedFreehold£300,000
04 Aug 202553, Meadow Road, Dagenham, RM9 5PRTerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

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

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

Good

0.4 miPrimaryGodwin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryThomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns RoadCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM9 5PP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miMJ Cash & CarryHeathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QUWalking directions to MJ Cash & Carry
0.2 miIbrahim HalalHeathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5AWWalking directions to Ibrahim Halal
0.2 miLidlHeathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QSWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miIcelandHeathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 8QSWalking directions to Iceland
0.2 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 5PP, 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 013AE01000013
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM9 5PP

Is RM9 5PP (Dagenham Central) safe?

The area around RM9 5PP records about 192 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 5PP?

The median sale price around RM9 5PP 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 5PP?

There are 20 schools close to RM9 5PP, including Parsloes Primary School (Good), Godwin Primary School (Good) and Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM9 5PP?

The closest station to RM9 5PP is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 338 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM9 5PP?

RM9 5PP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,410 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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