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RM9 6UJ

Coombes Road

Goresbrook

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Detailed insights for RM9 6UJ

Overview

Postcode RM9 6UJ 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 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goresbrook Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.2%
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 9,848 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Dagenham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 61.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

38.2%

Approximately 38.2% 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.

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 6UJ.

Flood risk

No risk

Dagenham Central near RM9 6UJ 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 6UJ
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 6UJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miGoresbrook ParkLargeWalking directions to Goresbrook Park
0.4 miGoresbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Goresbrook Park
0.3 miGoresbrook ParkMediumWalking directions to Goresbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
372
Population density
12,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
27.57(-11%)
Anti-social behaviour
15.25(-43%)
Vehicle crime
8.21(-12%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.87(+3%)
Burglary
4.11(-25%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
189
51.08%
Other White
58
15.68%
African
47
12.7%
Bangladeshi
14
3.78%
Pakistani
13
3.51%
Total population: 370

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
70
25.09%
No qualifications
64
22.94%
Level 3 (A level)
45
16.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
14.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
9.68%
Total 16+ residents: 279

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
40
29.41%
Owns with a mortgage
31
22.79%
Owns outright
28
20.59%
Private landlord or letting agency
24
17.65%
Other social rented
12
8.82%
Total households: 136

Property prices in Goresbrook

Median price£376,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £410K

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.

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£491
Flats8£225,950£399

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£373,000
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£483
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6UJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6UJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Oct 202572, Coombes Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UJTerracedFreehold£320,000
19 Jan 202652, Rowdowns Road, Dagenham, RM9 6NJTerracedFreehold£344,000
25 Jun 202546, Rowdowns Road, Dagenham, RM9 6NJTerracedFreehold£330,000
21 May 202542, Rowdowns Road, Dagenham, RM9 6NJTerracedFreehold£400,000
20 Mar 202558, Arnold Road, Dagenham, RM9 6ANTerracedFreehold£360,000

Schools

In the RM9 6UJ postcode area, located within Dagenham Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM9 6UJ
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

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 6UJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM9 6UJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLondis17-19 Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UXWalking directions to Londis
0.2 miBismillah9, 9A Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6UXWalking directions to Bismillah
0.2 miVida & Sons Shop2-4 Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6URWalking directions to Vida & Sons Shop
0.3 miAldiMerrielands Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6SJWalking directions to Aldi
0.3 miSoldotBroad Street, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 9HXWalking directions to Soldot

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.

Band A£1,466
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,199
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,176
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,397

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 6UJ, 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)Dagenham CentralE02000014
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 013CE01000059
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM9 6UJ

Is RM9 6UJ (Dagenham Central) safe?

The area around RM9 6UJ 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.

What is the average house price near RM9 6UJ?

The median sale price around RM9 6UJ in Dagenham Central is £376,000 (about £470 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM9 6UJ?

There are 17 schools close to RM9 6UJ, including Thomas Arnold Primary School, Rowdowns Road (Good), St Peter's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Godwin Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM9 6UJ?

The closest station to RM9 6UJ is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 746 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM9 6UJ?

RM9 6UJ 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).

Who represents RM9 6UJ (Dagenham Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM9 6UJ 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).