Postcode RM6 6AP is located in a major urban area, within the Whalebone ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Chadwell Heath East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Chadwell Heath East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.
Chadwell Heath East has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from RM6 6AP.
Chadwell Heath East near RM6 6AP 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £230,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £368,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £426,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whalebone
In the RM6 6AP postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 6AP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Hoo Hing | Heath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH | Walking directions to Hoo Hing |
| 0.4 mi | Asda | Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6PR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
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.
Elected local representatives for RM6 6AP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Achilleos
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Mukhtar Yusuf
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Rubina Siddiqui
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.