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RM6 5LB

Chadwell Heath

Barking and Dagenham

England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Marks Gate / Chadwell Heath / RM6 5LB

Overview

Postcode RM6 5LB is located in a major urban area, within the Chadwell Heath ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region , and forms part of the Marks Gate area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 104.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Marks Gate is £43,600 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 1.2 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
104
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.9%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Marks Gate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Marks Gate has a high crime rate, with approximately 104.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

36.9%

Approximately 36.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 41.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Marks Gate is £43,600 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 69 ft away from RM6 5LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Marks Gate near RM6 5LB 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Chadwell Heath

Based on 76 recent sales, the median property price is £407,500 in Chadwell Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,000 up to £660,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Detached2£607,500
Flats18£232,500
Semi-Detached20£437,500
Terraced36£430,000

10 years price trend in Chadwell Heath

Schools

In the RM6 5LB postcode area, located within Marks Gate, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryRose Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Warren SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.6 miPrimaryWarren Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.3 miCo-op Food101-103 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR
0.3 miMarks Gate Groceries105 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR
0.3 miRose Lane Convenience117 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.