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RM9 6NB

Downing Road

Goresbrook

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Detailed insights for RM9 6NB

Overview

Postcode RM9 6NB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 66.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Dagenham Central is £59,017 per year. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, closest large park is Goresbrook Park.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
35%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Dagenham Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,950 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Dagenham Central has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 66.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35%

Approximately 35.0% 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.

Income level

1/10

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

Noise Level

No noise

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

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM9 6NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Dagenham Heathway

District

Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway
0.6 mi

5

Dagenham Dock

C2C

Walking directions to Dagenham Dock
0.8 mi

5

Becontree

District

Walking directions to Becontree

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
381
Population density
7,215.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.98(-11%)
Vehicle crime
12.9(+33%)
Anti-social behaviour
11.73(-56%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.04(+23%)
Public order
4.69(-30%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
167
44.06%
African
70
18.47%
Other White
48
12.66%
Bangladeshi
27
7.12%
Other
22
5.8%
Total population: 379

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
72
25.81%
No qualifications
57
20.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
49
17.56%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
42
15.05%
Level 3 (A level)
40
14.34%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
40
32.52%
Social rents from council
35
28.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
20
16.26%
Owns outright
16
13.01%
Other social rented
8
6.5%
Total households: 123

Property prices in Goresbrook

Based on 61 recent sales, the median property price is £378,000 in Goresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £195,000 up to £540,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goresbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats10£212,500
Semi-Detached3£427,000
Terraced48£380,000

10 year median price trend in Goresbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goresbrook.

Schools

In the RM9 6NB postcode area, located within Dagenham Central, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Peter's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGodwin Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 6NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM9 6NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis17-19 Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UXWalking directions to Londis
0.3 miBismillahGoresbrook Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6RTWalking directions to Bismillah
0.3 miAldiMerrielands Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6SJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miVida & Sons ShopGoresbrook Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 6BGWalking directions to Vida & Sons Shop
0.3 miFarmfoodsMerrielands Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6SRWalking directions to Farmfoods

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.

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarkingE14001073
WardGoresbrookE05014062
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Dagenham CentralE02000014
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 013CE01000059
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.