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About

Chadwell ward occupies a northwestern section of the London Borough of Redbridge, bordering the River Roding to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war semi-detached and terraced housing. Its main thoroughfares include Eastern Avenue and High Road, which support local shopping parades catering to daily needs. The ward contains several primary schools and green spaces like Goodmayes Park, which provides recreational facilities.

A notable local landmark is the historic Chadwell Chapel, a simple brick building dating from the early 19th century. The area is well-connected by public transport, with Goodmayes railway station offering frequent services into central London. The residential streets are generally quiet, with a community-focused atmosphere. The nearby King George Hospital is a significant local employer and service provider for the wider area.

Area overview

On average Chadwell has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 117 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 14.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Chadwell is £76,962 per year. There are 5 schools in Chadwell: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Chadwell is home to around 16,529 people, with a population density of about 10,624.8 per km².

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
117
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
6/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Chadwell Population
16,529
Population density
10,624.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
73.08(+135%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.73(-34%)
Shoplifting
9.26(-7%)
Vehicle crime
7.44(-21%)
Public order
7.32(+8%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,163
19.14%
Bangladeshi
2,557
15.47%
Indian
2,297
13.9%
Pakistani
2,024
12.25%
African
1,439
8.71%
Total population: 16,527

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,811
39.05%
No qualifications
2,182
17.71%
Level 3 (A level)
1,934
15.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,481
12.02%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,113
9.03%
Total 16+ residents: 12,321

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,846
34.13%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,402
25.92%
Owns outright
1,203
22.24%
Other social rented
464
8.58%
Social rents from council
270
4.99%
Total households: 5,408

Property prices in Chadwell

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)103
Typical range (middle 50%)£266K – £516K

Based on 103 recent sales, the median property price is £465,000 (about £459 per square foot) in Chadwell area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,750 up to £720,000.

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 over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached2£530,000£424
Semi-Detached11£500,000£437
Terraced59£498,000£498
Flats31£238,000£429

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadwell

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£218,000£400,000£377,500
2017£219,500£419,000£396,000
2018£252,000£405,000£411,000
2019£205,000£420,000£394,000
2020£246,000£452,500£411,500
2021£226,250£450,000£425,500
2022£240,000£482,500£469,000
2023£250,000£470,000£481,000
2024£234,000£492,500£475,000
2025£246,000£500,000£490,000
2026£200,000£440,000£465,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£366£372£425
2017£411£428£405
2018£409£435£414
2019£376£406£423
2020£380£398£419
2021£403£454£451
2022£421£480£492
2023£404£491£484
2024£413£476£496
2025£431£528£499
2026£409£569£524
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.

Band A£1,530
Band B£1,785
Band C£2,040
Band D£2,295
Band E£2,804
Band F£3,314
Band G£3,824
Band H£4,589

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 ward.

Local councillors

Bert Alexander Jones

Chadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Muhammad Touseef Afzal

Chadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Redbridge Independents

Niamh Victoria Atkins

Chadwell - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party