Postcode report
Is RM9 6FY a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About RM9 6FY: area rating, property, schools and local change
RM9 6FY is a postcode in Goresbrook, Barking and Dagenham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near RM9 6FY, then scores the surrounding small area 38/100 - bottom 18% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around RM9 6FY are jobs and schools and education, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for RM9 6FY is based on Barking and Dagenham 020 Census 2021. It covers 8,765 residents, 3,043 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 34, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 47% owner-occupied, 31% privately rented, 21% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 3/10.
For property prices near RM9 6FY, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the RM9 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £390k from 41 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near RM9 6FY can compare 10 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 3 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near RM9 6FY by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around RM9 6FY is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 10 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about RM9 6FY
Is RM9 6FY a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 38/100 (bottom 18% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near RM9 6FY?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near RM9 6FY?
10 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near RM9 6FY?
LocaleIQ currently matches 3 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for RM9 6FY?
LocaleIQ matched RM9 6FY to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in RM9 6FY?
The latest median sold price is £390k based on 41 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around RM9 6FY?
LocaleIQ currently shows 10 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.