Postcode RM6 5LH 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 94.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 27% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Marks Gate is £60,307 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 1.2 miles away. There are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Marks Gate has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,345 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Marks Gate has a high crime rate, with approximately 94.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Marks Gate is £60,307 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 139 ft away from RM6 5LH.
Marks Gate near RM6 5LH 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 1.2 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 (about £444 per square foot) in Chadwell Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £670,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 13 | £465,000 | £478 |
| Detached | 6 | £455,000 | £479 |
| Terraced | 37 | £430,000 | £444 |
| Flats | 9 | £220,000 | £330 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £225,000 | £372,500 | £330,000 |
| 2017 | £460,000 | £220,000 | £380,000 | £344,000 |
| 2018 | £380,000 | £279,000 | £415,500 | £360,000 |
| 2019 | £335,000 | £200,000 | £415,000 | £352,000 |
| 2020 | £420,000 | £235,000 | £380,000 | £350,000 |
| 2021 | £500,000 | £212,500 | £427,000 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | £500,000 | £235,000 | £436,000 | £417,500 |
| 2023 | £375,000 | £245,500 | £436,000 | £410,000 |
| 2024 | £517,500 | £227,000 | £450,000 | £422,500 |
| 2025 | £510,025 | £236,500 | £465,000 | £440,000 |
| 2026 | £390,000 | £282,500 | £465,000 | £435,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | £368 | £370 | £346 |
| 2017 | £432 | £378 | £379 | £384 |
| 2018 | £519 | £392 | £375 | £369 |
| 2019 | £371 | £329 | £388 | £371 |
| 2020 | £371 | £362 | £397 | £372 |
| 2021 | £404 | £364 | £418 | £394 |
| 2022 | £465 | £377 | £431 | £455 |
| 2023 | £425 | £401 | £465 | £437 |
| 2024 | £442 | £349 | £452 | £456 |
| 2025 | £474 | £358 | £492 | £454 |
| 2026 | £394 | £421 | £478 | £441 |
There were 29 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 5LH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2026 | 68, Thatches Grove, Romford, RM6 5LH | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 27 Feb 2026 | 81, Thatches Grove, Romford, RM6 5LH | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 16 Jan 2026 | 75, Thatches Grove, Romford, RM6 5LH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £450,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 53A, Thatches Grove, Romford, RM6 5LH | Terraced | Freehold | £340,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 32, Rose Lane, Romford, RM6 5JU | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the RM6 5LH postcode area, located within Marks Gate, there are 8 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 5LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 101-103 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Marks Gate Groceries | 105 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR | Walking directions to Marks Gate Groceries |
| 0.1 mi | Rose Lane Convenience | 117 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NR | Walking directions to Rose Lane Convenience |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham 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 5LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Michel Pongo
Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Sade Bright
Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Simon Perry
Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM6 5LH records about 95 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 drugs.
The median sale price around RM6 5LH in Marks Gate is £430,000 (about £444 per square foot) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 10 schools close to RM6 5LH, including Rose Lane Primary School (Good), The Warren School (Good) and Warren Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
RM6 5LH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,345 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 5LH is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Michel Pongo (Labour Party), Sade Bright (Labour Party) and Simon Perry (Labour Party).