Postcode RM9 5QH 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 very low crime levels, with around 38.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 70% 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 Becontree, about 0.7 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 38.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM9 5QH.
Becontree East near RM9 5QH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5QH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Mar 2026 | 14, Maxey Road, Dagenham, RM9 5HX | Terraced | Freehold | £358,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 57, Keppel Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LU | Terraced | Freehold | £445,000 | |
| 23 Mar 2026 | 90, Keppel Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LX | Terraced | Freehold | £356,000 | |
| 16 Dec 2025 | 62, Keppel Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LX | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 96, Keppel Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LX | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 |
In the RM9 5QH postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 5QH, 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 5QH records about 39 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5QH 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 5QH, including The Sydney Russell School (Good), Southwood Primary School (Good) and Roding Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 5QH is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,141 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 5QH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,673 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 5QH 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).