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RM9 5SR

Wood Lane

Parsloes

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Detailed insights for RM9 5SR

Overview

Postcode RM9 5SR 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 average crime levels, with around 71.7 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 0.9 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Becontree East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Becontree East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.8%

Approximately 35.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 7 ft away from RM9 5SR.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree East near RM9 5SR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM9 5SR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

5

Dagenham Heathway

District

Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway
0.9 mi

5

Becontree

District

Walking directions to Becontree

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM9 5SR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miValence ParkLargeWalking directions to Valence Park

Area Profile

Population
334
Population density
10,278.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.13(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.97(-18%)
Vehicle crime
5.75(-39%)
Burglary
5.23(-4%)
Drugs
5.23(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
147
44.41%
Other White
48
14.5%
African
40
12.08%
Bangladeshi
21
6.34%
Caribbean
17
5.14%
Total population: 331

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
28.46%
No qualifications
65
25.69%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
14.23%
Level 3 (A level)
32
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
22
8.7%
Total 16+ residents: 253

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
42
34.15%
Owns with a mortgage
28
22.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
26
21.14%
Owns outright
22
17.89%
Shared ownership
2
1.63%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Parsloes

Median price£380,000
Price per sq ft£483
Sales (last 12 months)68
Typical range (middle 50%)£355K – £400K

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.

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
Terraced60£382,500£485
Flats5£210,000£443

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 5SR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5SR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 Dec 202532, Aidan Close, Dagenham, RM8 3LEFlatsLeasehold£165,000
18 Dec 202555, Aidan Close, Dagenham, RM8 3LEFlatsLeasehold£182,000
28 Nov 202515, Verney Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LLTerracedFreehold£395,000
31 Mar 202547, Verney Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LLTerracedFreehold£340,000
05 Nov 202555, Cornwallis Road, Dagenham, RM9 5LSTerracedFreehold£385,000

Schools

In the RM9 5SR postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM9 5SR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimarySouthwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miAll-throughThe Sydney Russell SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 5SR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM9 5SR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Wood Lane265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NHWalking directions to Co-op Wood Lane
0.3 miLocal express day 1Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NHWalking directions to Local express day 1

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 5SR, 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)Becontree EastE02000008
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 007EE01000082
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM9 5SR

Is RM9 5SR (Becontree East) safe?

The area around RM9 5SR records about 72 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.

What is the average house price near RM9 5SR?

The median sale price around RM9 5SR in Becontree East is £380,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM9 5SR?

There are 19 schools close to RM9 5SR, including Southwood Primary School (Good), The Sydney Russell School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM9 5SR?

The closest station to RM9 5SR is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 1,512 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM9 5SR?

RM9 5SR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM9 5SR (Becontree East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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