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Chadwell Heath

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 103 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

103

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

3/10

Area Profile

Chadwell Heath Population

14,086

Population density

3,987.9 per km²

Crime

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

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

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

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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £427,500 in Chadwell Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £670,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadwell Heath over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	6	£455,000	£5,157	£390,000	£405,000	£475,000	£498,788
Flats	13	£236,500	£3,900	£111,000	£195,000	£265,000	£292,000
Semi-Detached	12	£465,000	£5,016	£268,875	£435,000	£487,500	£638,100
Terraced	43	£435,000	£4,871	£330,000	£381,250	£482,500	£524,000

10 years median price trend in Chadwell Heath

All postcodes in Chadwell Heath

RM66UP

Mill Lane

RM65QA

Kingston Hill Avenue

RM65HP

Longhayes Avenue

RM65QH

Beansland Grove

RM66RS

Mill Lane

RM66GN

High Road

RM65NX

Hatch Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail