Postcode RM9 5SA 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 South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.3 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Goresbrook Park.
Becontree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,481 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 119 ft away from RM9 5SA.
Becontree South near RM9 5SA 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.5 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5SA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Jul 2025 | 355, Ivyhouse Road, Dagenham, RM9 5SA | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 31 Jul 2025 | 11, Tallow Close, Dagenham, RM9 6EF | Flats | Leasehold | £267,000 | |
| 11 Apr 2025 | 53, Tallow Close, Dagenham, RM9 6EF | Flats | Leasehold | £227,500 | |
| 05 Nov 2025 | 80, Tallow Close, Dagenham, RM9 6EU | Terraced | Leasehold | £266,000 | |
| 10 Sept 2025 | 356, Hedgemans Road, Dagenham, RM9 6BX | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the RM9 5SA postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 5SA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 5SA, 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 5SA records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM9 5SA in Becontree South 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 5SA, including Mayesbrook Park School (Good), The James Cambell Primary School (Requires improvement) and Godwin Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 5SA is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 420 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 5SA scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,481 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 5SA 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).