RM9 broadband and area guide
Ofcom coverage, connection speeds, house prices and local data for 529 postcodes across 3 sectors in Barking and Dagenham.
Full fibre
95%
Gigabit
95%
Superfast
98%
Postcodes
529
RM9 is a 529-postcode district in Barking and Dagenham where gigabit networks have penetrated deeply. Gigabit availability stands at 94.5% of postcodes.
Broadband speeds in RM9
Share of RM9 premises by the fastest download speed available, averaged across all 529 postcodes in the district.
Superfast broadband reaches 97.7% of the area. Gigabit-capable networks serve 94.5% of premises. Download speeds exceed 300 Mbps for 94.5% of connected households, with only 3.2% remaining in the 30-300 Mbps band. A small fraction, 0.2%, falls below USO coverage. The 529-postcode district shows the tight correlation between gigabit availability and real-world ultra-high speeds typical of mature gigabit networks. Provider competition at gigabit speeds is reliable in this area, which typically translates into good pricing and service quality for residents. Speed rather than availability will determine the quality of your connection here.
Source: Ofcom Connected Nations. Percentages are district-wide averages of postcode-level availability, so rows may not sum to exactly 100%.
Connectivity in detail
Below 10 Mbps USO
<1%
Premises unable to get the 10 Mbps universal service minimum
Fixed wireless
0%
Premises that can use a fixed wireless access service
Broadband by sector
RM9 splits into 3 postcode sectors. Coverage and prices can differ street by street, so open a sector below to find your exact postcode.
| Sector | Postcodes | Superfast | Full fibre | Gigabit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM9 4 | 165 | 100% | 97% | 97% |
| RM9 5 | 175 | 100% | 97% | 97% |
| RM9 6 | 189 | 94% | 90% | 90% |
All RM9 4 postcodes (165)
All RM9 5 postcodes (175)
All RM9 6 postcodes (189)
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Living in Barking and Dagenham
RM9 exemplifies the shift toward gigabit-dominant connectivity in southeast London's outer districts. Speeds rather than availability will determine the quality of your connection here.
Remote worker score
50/100
Connectivity and amenities for home working
Family score
50/100
Schools, safety and family amenities
Value score
50/100
What you get for the local price level
RM9 broadband FAQs
Is everyone in RM9 covered by USO-standard broadband?
Nearly all postcodes are. Only 0.2% fall below USO minimums.
How common is gigabit access in RM9?
94.5% of the 529 postcodes support gigabit speeds.
What proportion of households achieve ultra-fast speeds?
94.5% of premises download at 300 Mbps or faster.
Does RM9 have less gigabit coverage than RM8?
Slightly. RM8 reaches 96.2%, while RM9 achieves 94.5%. Both are exceptionally well connected.
Neighbouring districts
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Every postcode in RM9 has its own page with broadband speeds, house prices, school ratings and crime stats. You can also compare providers for your address.
Data sources: Broadband data from Ofcom Connected Nations 2025 · House prices from HM Land Registry · Crime from Police.uk · See all data sources