Postcode RM9 5RU 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 Becontree, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goresbrook Park.
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.
Dagenham Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 26.5% 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.
The average income per household in Dagenham Central is £59,017 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 218 ft away from RM9 5RU.
Dagenham Central near RM9 5RU 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Goresbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.4 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £430,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 64 | £381,000 | £483 |
| Flats | 6 | £217,500 | £425 |
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 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5RU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | 166, Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, RM9 5RU | Terraced | Freehold | £381,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 55, Hedgemans Way, Dagenham, RM9 6DD | Flats | Leasehold | £208,000 | |
| 07 Apr 2026 | 107, Hatfield Road, Dagenham, RM9 6JT | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 80, Tallow Close, Dagenham, RM9 6EU | Terraced | Leasehold | £266,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 274, Hedgemans Road, Dagenham, RM9 6DA | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 |
In the RM9 5RU postcode area, located within Dagenham Central, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 5RU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Woodward Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 4SH | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 5RU, 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 5RU 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.
The median sale price around RM9 5RU in Dagenham Central is £380,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM9 5RU, including Godwin Primary School (Good), Mayesbrook Park School (Good) and Parsloes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 5RU is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 642 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 5RU 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).
The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM9 5RU 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).