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RM6 4XE

Blacksmiths Close

Chadwell

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Detailed insights for RM6 4XE

Overview

Postcode RM6 4XE 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 77.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 40% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Chad's Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
77
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
12.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Chadwell Heath South West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,024 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Chadwell Heath South West has a high crime rate, with approximately 77.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

12.8%

Approximately 12.8% 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.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Chadwell Heath South West is £72,693 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM6 4XE.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadwell Heath South West near RM6 4XE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM6 4XE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Chadwell Heath
0.8 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM6 4XE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miSt. Chad's ParkLargeWalking directions to St. Chad's Park

Area Profile

Population
322
Population density
11,709.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Shoplifting
44.44(+345%)
Violence and sexual offences
33.76(+9%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.39(-17%)
Drugs
8.27(+33%)
Public order
7.23(+7%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
66
20.37%
Indian
56
17.28%
Bangladeshi
54
16.67%
Pakistani
30
9.26%
Other White
28
8.64%
Total population: 324

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
96
40.17%
No qualifications
38
15.9%
Level 3 (A level)
34
14.23%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
12.55%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
11.72%
Total 16+ residents: 239

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
35.04%
Owns with a mortgage
40
34.19%
Owns outright
19
16.24%
Social rents from council
9
7.69%
Other social rented
6
5.13%
Total households: 117

Property prices in Chadwell

Median price£465,000
Price per sq ft£459
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£266K – £517K

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.

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
Detached1£530,000£424
Semi-Detached9£515,000£437
Terraced54£503,425£498
Flats29£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£250,500£500,000£490,000
2026£210,000£435,000£495,000
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.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 4XE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 4XE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
14 Mar 202547, Blacksmiths Close, Romford, RM6 4XEFlatsLeasehold£165,000
31 Oct 2025125, Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, RM6 4YXTerracedFreehold£530,000
14 Mar 2025150, Chadwell Heath Lane, Romford, RM6 4YXTerracedFreehold£446,000
09 Apr 202666, Westfield Gardens, Romford, RM6 4BYTerracedFreehold£395,000
06 Mar 20261, Westfield Gardens, Romford, RM6 4BYTerracedFreehold£405,000

Schools

In the RM6 4XE postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath South West, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM6 4XE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miNot applicableNewbridge SchoolAcademy special converter

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryChadwell Heath AcademyAcademy converter

Requires improvement

0.3 miPrimarySt Bede's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school

Outstanding

Local amenities

6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 4XE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM6 4XE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miChadwell Supermarket105 Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4NPWalking directions to Chadwell Supermarket
0.3 miIcelandHigh Road, Redbridge, RM6 4FRWalking directions to Iceland
0.3 miLidlHigh Road, Redbridge, RM6 4FRWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miCostcutter13-15 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PUWalking directions to Costcutter
0.5 miIstambul Food Centre20-22 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PRWalking directions to Istambul Food Centre

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 councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM6 4XE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

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

Member of parliament

Jas Athwal

Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictRedbridgeE09000026
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford SouthE14001301
WardChadwellE05011237
ParishRedbridge, unparished areaE43000216
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadwell Heath South WestE02007018
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Redbridge 038BE01003666
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1988-03-01

Frequently asked questions about RM6 4XE

Is RM6 4XE (Chadwell Heath South West) safe?

The area around RM6 4XE records about 77 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.

What is the average house price near RM6 4XE?

The median sale price around RM6 4XE in Chadwell Heath South West is £465,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM6 4XE?

There are 18 schools close to RM6 4XE, including Newbridge School (Outstanding), Chadwell Heath Academy (Requires improvement) and St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM6 4XE?

The closest station to RM6 4XE is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 887 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RM6 4XE?

RM6 4XE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,024 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM6 4XE (Chadwell Heath South West) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering RM6 4XE 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).