Postcode RM9 5SS is located in a major urban area, within the Parsloes area 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 median sale price in Parsloes is £385,000 (around £477 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £356,000 and £407,000. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway, about 0.9 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,811 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 53.5% 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 51 ft away from RM9 5SS.
Becontree East near RM9 5SS 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £477 per square foot) in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £36,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £450,000 | £437 |
| Terraced | 61 | £385,000 | £486 |
| Flats | 5 | £192,000 | £395 |
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 | £192,000 | £450,000 | £382,500 |
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 | £473 |
| 2026 | £395 | £437 | £482 |
There were 49 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 5SS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun 2026 | 54, Beverley Road, Dagenham, RM9 5HR | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 | |
| 22 Dec 2025 | 32, Aidan Close, Dagenham, RM8 3LE | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 55, Aidan Close, Dagenham, RM8 3LE | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 6, Weston Road, Dagenham, RM9 5UJ | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 42, Simmons Drive, Dagenham, RM8 3LF | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the RM9 5SS postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Southwood Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
Southwood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | St Joseph's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Dec 2014. | |
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Dec 2014
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| 0.4 mi | All-through | The Sydney Russell School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
The Sydney Russell School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM9 5SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | 265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
| 0.2 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
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 5SS, 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 5SS 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 5SS in Parsloes is £385,000 (about £477 per square foot) based on 69 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM9 5SS, including Southwood Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and The Sydney Russell School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM9 5SS is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 1,466 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 5SS 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 5SS 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).