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 88.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Marks Gate is £60,307 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located 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 4,760 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Marks Gate has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.2 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 98 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in Chadwell Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £670,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 5 | £515,000 |
| Flats | 13 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 23 | £442,500 |
| Terraced | 57 | £430,000 |
10 year median price trend in Chadwell Heath
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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.