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RM9 6AQ

Arnold Road

Goresbrook

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Detailed insights for RM9 6AQ

Overview

Postcode RM9 6AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Goresbrook 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 91.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 30% 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 Dagenham Heathway, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Old Dagenham Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
31.4%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Dagenham Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Dagenham Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31.4%

Approximately 31.4% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Dagenham Central is £59,017 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 92 ft away from RM9 6AQ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dagenham Central near RM9 6AQ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM9 6AQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Dagenham Heathway

District

Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway
0.6 mi

5

Dagenham Dock

C2C

Walking directions to Dagenham Dock
0.9 mi

5

Becontree

District

Walking directions to Becontree

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM9 6AQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miOld Dagenham ParkLargeWalking directions to Old Dagenham Park
0.3 miGoresbrook ParkLargeWalking directions to Goresbrook Park
0.5 miGoresbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Goresbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
339
Population density
11,423.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
46.93(+51%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.63(-31%)
Vehicle crime
11.04(+18%)
Drugs
8.97(+45%)
Other theft
6.9(-40%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
138
41.19%
African
64
19.1%
Other White
58
17.31%
Bangladeshi
23
6.87%
Other Asian
12
3.58%
Total population: 335

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
62
25.31%
No qualifications
57
23.27%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
38
15.51%
Level 3 (A level)
34
13.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.02%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
32
27.12%
Private landlord or letting agency
30
25.42%
Social rents from council
29
24.58%
Owns outright
17
14.41%
Other social rented
8
6.78%
Total households: 118

Property prices in Goresbrook

Median price£376,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £410K

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £376,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Goresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £512,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goresbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced41£380,000£491
Flats8£225,950£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Goresbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goresbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,250£332,500£300,500
2017£195,000£335,000£297,000
2018£182,500£340,000£300,000
2019£200,000£353,000£310,000
2020£215,300£355,000£312,500
2021£222,000£380,000£331,500
2022£225,000£427,500£370,000
2023£216,000£350,500£360,000
2024£190,000£428,500£370,000
2025£215,000£430,000£385,000
2026£247,500£373,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goresbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goresbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389£301£375
2017£351£335£375
2018£394£386
2019£384£310£385
2020£371£292£389
2021£391£403£427
2022£393£511£484
2023£416£423£465
2024£406£409£465
2025£405£392£473
2026£377£483
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goresbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Goresbrook in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6AQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6AQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Sept 202563, Arnold Road, Dagenham, RM9 6AQTerracedFreehold£365,000
30 Jun 202553, Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 6AYFlatsLeasehold£225,000
28 Mar 202589, Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 6AYTerracedFreehold£443,000
12 Sept 202540, Heathway, Dagenham, RM10 9PLTerracedFreehold£452,000
15 Apr 20263, Darcy Gardens, Dagenham, RM9 6BSTerracedFreehold£350,000

Schools

In the RM9 6AQ postcode area, located within Dagenham Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM9 6AQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns RoadCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryDagenham Park CofE SchoolVoluntary controlled school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 6AQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM9 6AQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miFresh133 Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HPWalking directions to Fresh
0.2 miSoldotBroad Street, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 9HXWalking directions to Soldot
0.2 miContinental Food Centre171 Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HXWalking directions to Continental Food Centre
0.2 miMoon Food Store173 Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HXWalking directions to Moon Food Store
0.2 miJay Jay Express123A Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HPWalking directions to Jay Jay Express

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 6AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Caleb Van Ryneveld

Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

George Miller

Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Manjeet Nandra

Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Member of parliament

Margaret Mullane

Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDagenham and RainhamE14001189
WardGoresbrookE05014062
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dagenham CentralE02000014
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 013FE01000086
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM9 6AQ

Is RM9 6AQ (Dagenham Central) safe?

The area around RM9 6AQ 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.

What is the average house price near RM9 6AQ?

The median sale price around RM9 6AQ in Dagenham Central is £376,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM9 6AQ?

There are 18 schools close to RM9 6AQ, including Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road (Good), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Dagenham Park CofE School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM9 6AQ?

The closest station to RM9 6AQ is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 657 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM9 6AQ?

RM9 6AQ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,870 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM9 6AQ (Dagenham Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM9 6AQ is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Caleb Van Ryneveld (Reform UK), George Miller (Reform UK) and Manjeet Nandra (Reform UK).