Postcode RM6 4BU is located in a major urban area, within the Goodmayes ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Goodmayes South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goodmayes South is £65,686 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Chad's Park.
Goodmayes South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,405 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Goodmayes South has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Goodmayes South is £65,686 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from RM6 4BU.
Goodmayes South near RM6 4BU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | St. Chad's Park | Large | Walking directions to St. Chad's Park |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £463 per square foot) in Goodmayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £550,000 | £448 |
| Terraced | 41 | £535,000 | £470 |
| Flats | 8 | £307,750 | £450 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £400,000 | £397,000 |
| 2017 | £236,750 | £542,500 | £446,000 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £500,000 | £422,000 |
| 2019 | £208,500 | £475,500 | £410,000 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £465,000 | £398,750 |
| 2021 | £205,250 | £535,000 | £481,500 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £522,500 | £490,000 |
| 2023 | £232,000 | £530,000 | £442,500 |
| 2024 | £309,000 | £562,500 | £510,000 |
| 2025 | £378,000 | £558,500 | £530,000 |
| 2026 | £253,000 | £428,334 | £550,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £368 | £320 | £374 |
| 2017 | £414 | £360 | £381 |
| 2018 | £429 | £368 | £416 |
| 2019 | £373 | £384 | £402 |
| 2020 | £440 | £429 | £432 |
| 2021 | £413 | £422 | £423 |
| 2022 | £412 | £474 | £469 |
| 2023 | £459 | £386 | £469 |
| 2024 | £528 | £411 | £478 |
| 2025 | £548 | £481 | £470 |
| 2026 | £367 | £385 | £436 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 4BU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 2026 | 158, Overton Drive, Romford, RM6 4EE | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 94, Overton Drive, Romford, RM6 4EE | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2025 | 114, Overton Drive, Romford, RM6 4EE | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 09 Mar 2026 | 82, Overton Drive, Romford, RM6 4DX | Terraced | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 74, Overton Drive, Romford, RM6 4DX | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the RM6 4BU postcode area, located within Goodmayes South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 4BU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.2 mi | Costcutter | 13-15 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PU | Walking directions to Costcutter |
| 0.2 mi | Istambul Food Centre | 20-22 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PR | Walking directions to Istambul Food Centre |
| 0.2 mi | QQ Foods | 28 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PR | Walking directions to QQ Foods |
| 0.2 mi | Freshco | 39-43 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6QJ | Walking directions to Freshco |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM6 4BU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Oliver Alan Cornish
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Prabjit Gurm
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Shorif Hossain Akhonda
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM6 4BU records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM6 4BU in Goodmayes South is £525,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RM6 4BU, including Chadwell Primary School (Good), Mayfield School (Good) and Henry Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM6 4BU is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 45 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM6 4BU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,405 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering RM6 4BU is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Oliver Alan Cornish (Labour Party), Prabjit Gurm (Labour Party) and Shorif Hossain Akhonda (Labour Party).