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Chadwell Heath

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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 moderate crime levels, with around 100 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 area has 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
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
42.17(+39%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.17(+17%)
Vehicle crime
12(+24%)
Drugs
10.51(+73%)
Other theft
7.88(-32%)
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

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Chadwell Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadwell Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached5£515,000
Flats13£235,000
Semi-Detached20£448,750
Terraced55£430,000

10 years median price trend in Chadwell Heath

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.

All postcodes in Chadwell Heath

RM65RD

Furze Farm Close

RM66XX

East Park Close

RM64LZ

Chadwell Heath Lane

RM65LH

Thatches Grove

RM65LL

Lawn Farm Grove

RM66DL

High Road

RM66NH

Bath Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.