Postcode RM6 5AJ is located in a major urban area, within the Chadwell ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Chadwell Heath North West area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 36.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 72% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadwell Heath North West is £81,255 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.8 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Chad's Park.
Chadwell Heath North West has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 16,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 50% least deprived areas in England.
Chadwell Heath North West has a very low crime rate, with approximately 36.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 9.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadwell Heath North West is £81,255 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 249 ft away from RM6 5AJ.
Chadwell Heath North West near RM6 5AJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 5AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Dec 2025 | 95, Shepherds Close, Romford, RM6 5AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £262,000 | |
| 01 Oct 2025 | 110, Shepherds Close, Romford, RM6 5AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £265,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 126, Shepherds Close, Romford, RM6 5AJ | Flats | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 17 Oct 2025 | 147, Havering Gardens, Romford, RM6 5AL | Terraced | Freehold | £533,000 | |
| 18 Sept 2025 | 141, Havering Gardens, Romford, RM6 5AL | Terraced | Freehold | £615,000 |
In the RM6 5AJ postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath North West, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 5AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 101-103 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Marks Gate Groceries | 105 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR | Walking directions to Marks Gate Groceries |
| 0.4 mi | Rose Lane Convenience | 117 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR | Walking directions to Rose Lane Convenience |
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 5AJ, 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 5AJ records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 5AJ in Chadwell Heath North West is £465,000 (about £459 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 12 schools close to RM6 5AJ, including St Bede's Catholic Primary School (Outstanding), Grove Primary School (Outstanding) and Atam Academy (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM6 5AJ is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 1,320 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM6 5AJ scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 16,410 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 5AJ 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).