Postcode RM9 6DR is located in a major urban area, within the Goresbrook area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 81.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. The median sale price in Goresbrook is £380,000 (around £478 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £356,500 and £411,250. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest medium park is Goresbrook Park.
Becontree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,843 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a high crime rate, with approximately 81.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 170 ft away from RM9 6DR.
Becontree South near RM9 6DR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £478 per square foot) in Goresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £600,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £485,000 | £519 |
| Terraced | 48 | £381,500 | £494 |
| Flats | 6 | £215,950 | £386 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £212,500 | £430,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £247,500 | £485,000 | £378,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £413 | £392 | £475 |
| 2026 | £377 | £519 | £477 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6DR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Feb 2026 | 363, Hedgemans Road, Dagenham, RM9 6DR | Terraced | Freehold | £415,000 | |
| 07 Oct 2025 | 394, Hedgemans Road, Dagenham, RM9 6BU | Terraced | Freehold | £362,000 | |
| 24 Apr 2026 | 57, Amesbury Road, Dagenham, RM9 6AA | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 12 Nov 2025 | 31, Amesbury Road, Dagenham, RM9 6AA | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 21 May 2026 | 15, Arden Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6TJ | Terraced | Freehold | £512,000 |
In the RM9 6DR postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Mayesbrook Park School | Pupil referral unit | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Nov 2018. | |
Mayesbrook Park School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Nov 2018
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | The James Cambell Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 May 2024. | |
The James Cambell Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 14 May 2024
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | Northstar Nurture School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
Northstar Nurture School ratingInspection information
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1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM9 6DR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Budgens | Woodward Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 4SH | Walking directions to Budgens |
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 6DR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Caleb Van Ryneveld
Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
George Miller
Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Manjeet Nandra
Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM9 6DR records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 shoplifting, violence and sexual offences and robbery.
The median sale price around RM9 6DR in Goresbrook is £380,000 (about £478 per square foot) based on 56 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RM9 6DR, including Mayesbrook Park School (Good), The James Cambell Primary School (Good) and Northstar Nurture School. Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM9 6DR is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 225 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 6DR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,843 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM9 6DR 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).