Postcode RM6 4DU is located in a major urban area, within the Chadwell ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Chadwell Heath South West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 82.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 37% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadwell Heath South West is £72,693 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.1 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Chad's Park.
Chadwell Heath South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,339 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Chadwell Heath South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 82.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 17.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadwell Heath South West is £72,693 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 178 ft away from RM6 4DU.
Chadwell Heath South West near RM6 4DU 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 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 93 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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £530,000 | £424 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £515,000 | £437 |
| Terraced | 54 | £503,425 | £498 |
| Flats | 29 | £238,000 | £429 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | £250,500 | £500,000 | £490,000 |
| 2026 | £210,000 | £435,000 | £495,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 4DU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Nov 2025 | 21, Birchdale Gardens, Romford, RM6 4DU | Terraced | Freehold | £612,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 25, Belfairs Drive, Romford, RM6 4EB | Terraced | Freehold | £487,500 | |
| 03 Oct 2025 | 11, Belfairs Drive, Romford, RM6 4EB | Terraced | Freehold | £498,000 |
In the RM6 4DU postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath South West, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 4DU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 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 4DU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Bert Alexander Jones
Chadwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Muhammad Touseef Afzal
Chadwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Niamh Victoria Atkins
Chadwell - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM6 4DU records about 82 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM6 4DU in Chadwell Heath South West is £465,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM6 4DU, including Chadwell Primary School (Good), Mayfield School (Good) and Chadwell Heath Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM6 4DU is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 126 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM6 4DU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,339 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 4DU is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Bert Alexander Jones (Labour Party), Muhammad Touseef Afzal (Redbridge Independents) and Niamh Victoria Atkins (Green Party).