Postcode RM9 5SH 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 71.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% 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 Dagenham Heathway, about 0.7 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,811 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.1% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from RM9 5SH.
Becontree East near RM9 5SH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| 1 mi | 5 | Dagenham East | District | Walking directions to Dagenham East |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5SH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 Jan 2026 | 8, Bainbridge Road, Dagenham, RM9 5UU | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 17, Bainbridge Road, Dagenham, RM9 5UU | Terraced | Freehold | £378,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 22, Northfield Road, Dagenham, RM9 5UR | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 10, Robinson Road, Dagenham, RM10 7SS | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 20 Mar 2026 | 69, Osborne Square, Dagenham, RM9 5AX | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 |
In the RM9 5SH postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 5SH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 201 Oxlow Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7YA | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | 265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
| 0.3 mi | Best-one | 1a Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7YS | Walking directions to Best-one |
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 5SH, 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
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM9 5SH records about 71 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 5SH in Becontree East is £380,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 73 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RM9 5SH, including Trinity School (Outstanding), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Five Elms Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 5SH is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 1,160 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 5SH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,811 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM9 5SH is Margaret Mullane (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).