Postcode RM9 6XT is located in a major urban area, within the Goresbrook ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 278.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm is £68,408 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.5 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goresbrook Park.
Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,984 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm has a very high crime rate, with approximately 278.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 62.6% 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 Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm is £68,408 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 312 ft away from RM9 6XT.
Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm near RM9 6XT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Dagenham Dock | C2C | Walking directions to Dagenham Dock |
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Goresbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
| 0.2 mi | Goresbrook Park | Medium | Walking directions to Goresbrook Park |
Based on 50 recent sales, the median property price is £371,500 (about £482 per square foot) in Goresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £450,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 41 | £380,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 9 | £225,000 | £405 |
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 | — | £370,000 |
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 | — | £504 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM9 6XT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Apr 2025 | 120, Romsey Road, Dagenham, RM9 6BB | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | Flat 23, Castle Court, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6XG | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | Flat 11, Castle Court, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6XG | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 24 Mar 2025 | 3, Elstow Road, Dagenham, RM9 6AU | Terraced | Freehold | £327,500 | |
| 22 Oct 2025 | 270, Goresbrook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6XU | Terraced | Freehold | £373,500 |
In the RM9 6XT postcode area, located within Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM9 6XT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sunny's Newsagents | Julia Gardens, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 0UQ | Walking directions to Sunny's Newsagents |
| 0.4 mi | Budgens | Woodward Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM9 4SH | Walking directions to Budgens |
| 0.5 mi | Asda | Merrielands Crescent, Dagenham, RM9 6SJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Spar | 796 Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 0TT | Walking directions to Spar |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM9 6XT, 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 6XT records about 279 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 6XT in Goresbrook & Scrattons Farm is £371,500 (about £482 per square foot) based on 50 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 15 schools close to RM9 6XT, including Goresbrook School (Good), Hopewell School (Requires improvement) and The James Cambell Primary School (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM9 6XT is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 784 m away, serving the District line.
RM9 6XT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,984 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 6XT 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).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.