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Overview

Postcode RM6 6DH 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 Chadwell Heath East area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.7 miles away. There are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
68.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

8/10

Chadwell Heath East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,532 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chadwell Heath East has an average crime rate, with approximately 66 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

68.3%

Approximately 68.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 293 ft away from RM6 6DH.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadwell Heath East near RM6 6DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM6 6DH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Chadwell Heath

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
274
Population density
12,454.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.02(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.73(-38%)
Vehicle crime
9.29(-1%)
Burglary
6.51(+19%)
Other theft
5.11(-55%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
107
39.05%
Pakistani
29
10.58%
Irish
27
9.85%
Indian
22
8.03%
Other Asian
18
6.57%
Total population: 274

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
68
30.63%
No qualifications
64
28.83%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
14.41%
Level 3 (A level)
20
9.01%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
19
8.56%
Total 16+ residents: 222

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
75
52.82%
Other social rented
22
15.49%
Private landlord or letting agency
16
11.27%
Owns outright
13
9.15%
Owns with a mortgage
13
9.15%
Total households: 142

Property prices in Chadwell Heath

Median price£425,000
Price per sq ft£446
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£333K – £475K

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £446 per square foot) in Chadwell Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £670,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Chadwell Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached13£465,000£478
Detached6£455,000£479
Terraced37£430,000£444
Flats10£228,250£368

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Chadwell Heath

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Chadwell Heath.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Chadwell Heath in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 6DH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 6DH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Apr 20258, Burchett Way, Romford, RM6 6BXSemi-DetachedFreehold£400,000
01 Sept 2025243, High Road, Romford, RM6 6ASOtherFreehold£15,575,000
08 Apr 20265, Whalebone Grove, Romford, RM6 6BUSemi-DetachedFreehold£382,000
11 Jul 202525, Whalebone Grove, Romford, RM6 6BUTerracedFreehold£430,000
23 Apr 2026440, Whalebone Lane North, Romford, RM6 6RJTerracedFreehold£295,000

Schools

In the RM6 6DH postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath East, there are 6 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM6 6DH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryWarren Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryFurze Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryThe Warren SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 6DH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM6 6DH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLondis287-295 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6AUWalking directions to Londis
0.1 miHainault Convenience Store297-301 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6AUWalking directions to Hainault Convenience Store
0.1 miAgshu Superstore220 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6LSWalking directions to Agshu Superstore
0.4 miFresh & Exotic96 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6NXWalking directions to Fresh & Exotic
0.4 miSainsbury's97-131 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PBWalking directions to Sainsbury's

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.

Band A£1,466
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,199
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,176
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,397

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM6 6DH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Michel Pongo

Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Sade Bright

Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Simon Perry

Chadwell Heath - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Margaret Mullane

Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDagenham and RainhamE14001189
WardChadwell HeathE05014058
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadwell Heath EastE02000003
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 002DE01000111
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM6 6DH

Is RM6 6DH (Chadwell Heath East) safe?

The area around RM6 6DH records about 66 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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.

What is the average house price near RM6 6DH?

The median sale price around RM6 6DH in Chadwell Heath East is £425,000 (about £446 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM6 6DH?

There are 10 schools close to RM6 6DH, including Warren Junior School (Outstanding), Furze Infant School (Good) and The Warren School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM6 6DH?

The closest station to RM6 6DH is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 1,160 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RM6 6DH?

RM6 6DH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,532 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM6 6DH (Chadwell Heath East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM6 6DH is Margaret Mullane (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).