Postcode RM9 6LS 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 very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 73 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 44% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goresbrook Park.
Dagenham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,644 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Dagenham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 73 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.0% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from RM9 6LS.
Dagenham Central near RM9 6LS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Dagenham Dock | C2C | Walking directions to Dagenham Dock |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Goresbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.4 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 6LS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | 192, Downing Road, Dagenham, RM9 6LU | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 24 Sept 2025 | 183, Heathway, Dagenham, RM9 6AF | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | 136, Downing Road, Dagenham, RM9 6ND | Terraced | Freehold | £388,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 168, Downing Road, Dagenham, RM9 6ND | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 08 Jan 2026 | 151, Downing Road, Dagenham, RM9 6LX | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the RM9 6LS postcode area, located within Dagenham Central, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 6LS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Ibrahim Halal | Heathway, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 5AW | Walking directions to Ibrahim Halal |
| 0.2 mi | Broad Street Stores | 87 Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HP | Walking directions to Broad Street Stores |
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 228 Heathway, Dagenham, RM10 8QS | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Jay Jay Express | 123A Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HP | Walking directions to Jay Jay Express |
| 0.3 mi | Fresh | 133 Broad Street, Dagenham, RM10 9HP | Walking directions to Fresh |
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 6LS, 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
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM9 6LS records about 73 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 6LS in Dagenham Central is £376,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RM9 6LS, including Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road (Good), William Ford CofE Junior School (Outstanding) and Village Infants' School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 6LS is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 391 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 6LS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,644 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 6LS 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).