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About

Chadwell Heath ward lies in the northeastern corner of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, bordering the London Borough of Redbridge. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates alongside more modern developments. Chadwell Heath railway station provides direct links to central London via the Elizabeth line, contributing to its role as a commuter settlement. The local high street offers a range of independent shops and essential services catering to the community.

The ward's geography includes a significant amount of green space, with Goodmayes Park extending across its boundary. A notable local feature is the historic Chadwell Heath itself, a natural spring that historically served as a vital water source for the area. The residential streets are generally quiet, with several schools and community facilities serving the population. The area maintains a distinct identity separate from the larger commercial centres of Romford or Ilford nearby.

Area overview

On average Chadwell Heath has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 21% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 26.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chadwell Heath is £62,254 per year. There are 3 schools in Chadwell Heath: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Chadwell Heath is home to around 14,086 people, with a population density of about 3,987.9 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
26.6%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Chadwell Heath Population
14,086
Population density
3,987.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
45.44(+46%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.66(+18%)
Vehicle crime
10.79(+15%)
Drugs
9.3(+50%)
Criminal damage and arson
8.16(+43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
4,530
32.16%
African
1,616
11.47%
Other White
1,478
10.49%
Bangladeshi
1,332
9.46%
Pakistani
1,264
8.97%
Total population: 14,085

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,366
32.15%
No qualifications
2,415
23.07%
Level 3 (A level)
1,479
14.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,310
12.51%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,105
10.55%
Total 16+ residents: 10,470

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,371
27.91%
Social rents from council
1,133
23.06%
Owns outright
1,028
20.92%
Private landlord or letting agency
921
18.75%
Other social rented
337
6.86%
Total households: 4,913

Property prices in Chadwell Heath

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£446
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £475K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £446 per square foot) in Chadwell Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadwell Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£465,000£478
Detached6£455,000£479
Terraced37£430,000£444
Flats10£228,250£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadwell Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£372,500£330,000
2017£460,000£220,000£380,000£344,000
2018£380,000£279,000£415,500£360,000
2019£335,000£200,000£415,000£352,000
2020£420,000£235,000£380,000£350,000
2021£500,000£212,500£427,000£380,000
2022£500,000£235,000£436,000£417,500
2023£375,000£245,500£436,000£410,000
2024£517,500£227,000£450,000£422,500
2025£510,025£236,500£465,000£440,000
2026£390,000£282,500£465,000£435,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£368£370£346
2017£432£378£379£384
2018£519£392£375£369
2019£371£329£388£371
2020£371£362£397£372
2021£404£364£418£394
2022£465£377£431£455
2023£425£401£465£437
2024£442£349£452£456
2025£474£358£492£454
2026£394£421£478£441
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadwell Heath in the last year.

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 government

Elected councillors for Chadwell Heath ward.

Local councillors

Michel Pongo

Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sade Bright

Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Simon Perry

Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Frequently asked questions about Chadwell Heath

Is Chadwell Heath safe?

Chadwell Heath records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Chadwell Heath?

The median sale price in Chadwell Heath is £425,000 (about £446 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Chadwell Heath?

Chadwell Heath has 2 primary schools (1 rated Outstanding, 1 Good) and 1 secondary school (1 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Chadwell Heath?

Chadwell Heath scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Chadwell Heath sits around rank 10,267 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Chadwell Heath?

The average household income in Chadwell Heath is around £62,254 per year, and 27% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Who are the local councillors for Chadwell Heath?

Chadwell Heath is represented by 3 elected councillors: Michel Pongo (Labour Party), Sade Bright (Labour Party) and Simon Perry (Labour Party).

All postcodesin Chadwell Heath

RM65UB

Chadville Gardens

RM66XB

Morley Road

RM66YS

East Road

RM65QR

Billet Road

RM65JL

Nash Road

RM66SR

Adelaide Gardens

RM66BT

Whalebone Grove

RM66YT

East Road

RM66RR

Hainault Gore

RM65LT

Roles Grove

RM66TT

Mill Lane

RM66UD

Mayfair Avenue

RM65NA

Tantony Grove

RM66UH

Edward Road

RM65ES

Padnall Road

RM65HS

Padnall Court

RM66YJ

East Road

RM65BG

Chadwell Heath

RM52BS

Longview Villas

RM66DB

Gordon Road

RM66NL

High Road

RM66SP

Geneva Gardens

RM65PT

Billet Road

RM66RJ

Whalebone Lane North

RM66QU

Chadwell Heath

RM65JX

Rose Lane

RM66GE

Whalebone Lane North

RM65BP

Lake Road

RM66SD

Lansbury Avenue

RM65RU

Gregory Road

RM52EA

Collier Row Road

RM66XX

East Park Close

RM65EP

Padnall Road

RM66BJ

Hainault Road

RM65JH

Padnall Road

RM65LJ

Thatches Grove

RM66AS

High Road

RM65LS

Sheepcotes Road

RM66BD

Kings Avenue

RM65PH

Reynolds Court

RM66YX

East Road

RM66UA

Lee Avenue

RM66SX

Henley Gardens

RM66BE

Sylvan Avenue

RM65AG

Rose Lane

RM65ND

Newhouse Avenue

RM66YU

Tolworth Parade

RM65PU

Mead Grove

RM66DD

Gordon Road

RM65QB

Kingston Close

RM65PS

Billet Road

RM65EH

Coral Close

RM66RB

Whalebone Lane North

RM66ND

Cromer Road

RM65QP

Kingston Hill Avenue

RM65HA

Crabtree Avenue

RM65JG

Hope Close

RM65PP

Billet Road

RM65QX

Whalebone Lane North

RM65SB

Warren Terrace

RM65HX

Padnall Road

RM66YB

West Road

RM66XU

North Road

RM65JJ

Gregory Road

RM65HD

Longhayes Avenue

RM65UJ

Portland Gardens

RM65NR

Rose Lane

RM66BB

Kings Avenue

RM66RD

Whalebone Lane North

RM66QJ

High Road

RM66TU

Mill Lane

RM65JA

Padnall Road

RM65TH

Tolworth Gardens

RM66BS

Albany Road

RM65UE

Portland Close

RM65JR

Hatch Grove

RM66UL

Alexandra Road

RM65PR

Billet Road

RM66TB

Melbourne Gardens

RM66SU

Adelaide Gardens

RM66SS

Adelaide Gardens

RM52BL

Collier Row Road

RM66XR

East Road

RM52DD

Collier Row Road

RM65HR

Padnall Court

RM66BU

Whalebone Grove

RM66XJ

East Road

RM66PY

High Road

RM66UX

Morley Road

RM66PB

High Road

RM66BA

High Road

RM66DW

Gordon Road

RM66BX

Burchett Way

RM65NL

Rose Lane

RM66RU

Mill Lane

RM66EZ

Chaudewell Close

RM52BT

Collier Row Road

RM65HB

Longhayes Avenue

RM52BH

Collier Row Road

RM65PD

Uplands Road