Postcode RM9 6LJ 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 average crime levels, with around 61.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% 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 0.5 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.
Dagenham Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Dagenham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 44.2% 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.
The average income per household in Dagenham Central is £59,017 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM9 6LJ.
Dagenham Central near RM9 6LJ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Dagenham Dock | C2C | Walking directions to Dagenham Dock |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Goresbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.2 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.2 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 41 | £380,000 | £491 |
| Flats | 8 | £225,950 | £399 |
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 | £215,000 | £430,000 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £247,500 | — | £373,000 |
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 | £405 | £392 | £473 |
| 2026 | £377 | — | £483 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May 2026 | 152, Dagenham Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 6LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £405,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 81, Cartwright Road, Dagenham, RM9 6JJ | Terraced | Freehold | £347,500 | |
| 12 Sept 2025 | 40, Cartwright Road, Dagenham, RM9 6JL | Terraced | Freehold | £352,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 46A, Cartwright Road, Dagenham, RM9 6JL | Flats | Leasehold | £210,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 35, Chaplin Road, Dagenham, RM9 6EL | Terraced | Freehold | £265,000 |
In the RM9 6LJ postcode area, located within Dagenham Central, there are 11 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 6LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 17-19 Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UX | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Bismillah | 9, 9A Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UX | Walking directions to Bismillah |
| 0.4 mi | Aldi | Merrielands Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6SJ | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.4 mi | Vida & Sons Shop | 2-4 Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UR | Walking directions to Vida & Sons Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Merrielands Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6SJ | Walking directions to Asda |
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 6LJ, 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 6LJ records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6LJ in Dagenham Central is £376,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to RM9 6LJ, including Godwin Primary School (Good), Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road (Good) and Hopewell School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 6LJ is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 733 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 6LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,848 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 6LJ 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).