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RM9 6BA

Elstow Gardens

Goresbrook

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Detailed insights for RM9 6BA

Overview

Postcode RM9 6BA is located in a major urban area, within the Goresbrook ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 69.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm is £68,408 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goresbrook Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
4/10
Social housing
33.6%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,571 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm has an average crime rate, with approximately 69.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

33.6%

Approximately 33.6% 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

4/10

The average income per household in Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm is £68,408 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM9 6BA.

Flood risk

No risk

Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm near RM9 6BA 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 Becontree located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM9 6BA
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

5

Becontree

District

Walking directions to Becontree
0.7 mi

5

Dagenham Heathway

District

Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway
0.8 mi

5

Dagenham Dock

C2C

Walking directions to Dagenham Dock

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM9 6BA
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miGoresbrook ParkLargeWalking directions to Goresbrook Park
0.1 miGoresbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Goresbrook Park
0.4 miGoresbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Goresbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
386
Population density
13,391 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
29.38(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.04(-37%)
Vehicle crime
11.75(+25%)
Drugs
9.4(+52%)
Public order
4.7(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
169
43.67%
Other White
51
13.18%
Pakistani
36
9.3%
African
36
9.3%
Bangladeshi
30
7.75%
Total population: 387

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
94
33.81%
No qualifications
67
24.1%
Level 3 (A level)
42
15.11%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
13.31%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
8.63%
Total 16+ residents: 278

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
44
36.07%
Social rents from council
32
26.23%
Owns outright
18
14.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
14
11.48%
Other social rented
9
7.38%
Total households: 122

Property prices in Goresbrook

Median price£371,500
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)50
Typical range (middle 50%)£326K – £408K

Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £371,500 (about £482 per square foot) in Goresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £450,000.

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£494
Flats9£225,000£405

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£370,000
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£504
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 48 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6BA.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6BA
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Oct 202598, Vincent Road, Dagenham, RM9 6ALTerracedFreehold£410,000
20 Jun 202589, Vincent Road, Dagenham, RM9 6ALTerracedFreehold£410,000
27 Feb 202611, Elstow Road, Dagenham, RM9 6AXTerracedFreehold£355,000
28 Mar 202540, Elstow Road, Dagenham, RM9 6AXTerracedFreehold£425,000
28 Mar 20253, Thetford Gardens, Dagenham, RM9 6ARTerracedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the RM9 6BA postcode area, located within Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM9 6BA
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryThe James Cambell Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Requires improvement

0.2 miAll-throughGoresbrook SchoolFree schools

Good

0.2 miNot applicableHopewell SchoolOther independent special school

Requires improvement

Local amenities

2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 6BA

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM9 6BA
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miBudgensWoodward Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 4SHWalking directions to Budgens
0.4 miSunny's NewsagentsJulia Gardens, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0UQWalking directions to Sunny's Newsagents

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,399
Band B£1,632
Band C£1,865
Band D£2,098
Band E£2,564
Band F£3,031
Band G£3,497
Band H£4,196

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 6BA, 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

Nesil Caliskan

Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarkingE14001073
WardGoresbrookE05014062
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Goresbrook & Scrattons FarmE02000019
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 018CE01000056
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM9 6BA

Is RM9 6BA (Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm) safe?

The area around RM9 6BA records about 69 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 6BA?

The median sale price around RM9 6BA in Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm is £371,500 (about £482 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM9 6BA?

There are 16 schools close to RM9 6BA, including The James Cambell Primary School (Requires improvement), Goresbrook School (Good) and Hopewell School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM9 6BA?

The closest station to RM9 6BA is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 666 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM9 6BA?

RM9 6BA scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,571 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM9 6BA (Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM9 6BA is Nesil Caliskan (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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.