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RM6 6EH

Merten Road

Whalebone

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Detailed insights for RM6 6EH

Overview

Postcode RM6 6EH 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 low crime levels, with around 55.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% 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 0.5 miles away. There are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is St. Chad's Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
55
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

7/10

Chadwell Heath East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,982 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 33% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Chadwell Heath East has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9%

Approximately 9.0% 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 rail, approximately 300 ft away from RM6 6EH.

Flood risk

No risk

Chadwell Heath East near RM6 6EH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM6 6EH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Chadwell Heath

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM6 6EH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miSt. Chad's ParkLargeWalking directions to St. Chad's Park

Area Profile

Population
520
Population density
13,123.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
24.35(-9%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.34(-25%)
Vehicle crime
7.1(-24%)
Burglary
6.09(+11%)
Drugs
5.07(-18%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
96
18.43%
Pakistani
77
14.78%
Other White
73
14.01%
Indian
63
12.09%
African
58
11.13%
Total population: 521

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
154
37.29%
No qualifications
83
20.1%
Level 3 (A level)
64
15.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
43
10.41%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
7.75%
Total 16+ residents: 413

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
63
37.95%
Owns with a mortgage
57
34.34%
Owns outright
29
17.47%
Social rents from council
10
6.02%
Other social rented
5
3.01%
Total households: 166

Property prices in Whalebone

Median price£420,000
Price per sq ft£463
Sales (last 12 months)100
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £466K

Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £463 per square foot) in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Whalebone over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached1£455,000£470
Semi-Detached8£439,000£516
Terraced78£430,000£469
Flats13£235,000£362

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Whalebone

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalebone.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£177,500£360,000£340,000
2017£250,000£377,497£362,500
2018£272,500£340,000£340,000
2019£205,000£331,000£337,000
2020£210,000£325,000£355,000
2021£233,500£360,000£380,000
2022£260,250£433,000£420,000
2023£243,000£385,000£415,000
2024£240,000£417,500£415,000
2025£236,000£388,000£430,000
2026£255,000£450,000£421,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Whalebone.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalebone.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£303£385£341
2017£357£329£348
2018£365£451£374
2019£359£365£387
2020£363£370£406
2021£391£424£415
2022£405£499£467
2023£381£428£460
2024£372£478£449
2025£380£536£469
2026£362£521£464
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Whalebone.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Whalebone in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 6EH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 May 202617, Merten Road, Romford, RM6 6EHTerracedFreehold£500,000
26 Sept 202522, Morden Road, Romford, RM6 6EDTerracedFreehold£435,000
28 Aug 20255, Morden Road, Romford, RM6 6EDTerracedFreehold£500,000
21 May 202543, Bennett Road, Romford, RM6 6ERTerracedFreehold£422,500
04 Dec 202516, Farrance Road, Romford, RM6 6EBTerracedFreehold£435,000

Schools

In the RM6 6EH postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath East, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM6 6EH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFurze Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryWarren Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.6 miSecondaryThe Warren SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 6EH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM6 6EH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miAgshu Superstore220 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6LSWalking directions to Agshu Superstore
0.2 miHoo HingHeath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LHWalking directions to Hoo Hing
0.2 miFresh & Exotic96 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6NXWalking directions to Fresh & Exotic
0.3 miSainsbury's97-131 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PBWalking directions to Sainsbury's
0.3 miBangla Bazaar91 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PBWalking directions to Bangla Bazaar

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 6EH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Andrew Achilleos

Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Mukhtar Yusuf

Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Rubina Siddiqui

Whalebone - 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
WardWhaleboneE05014071
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Chadwell Heath EastE02000003
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 002EE01000112
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM6 6EH

Is RM6 6EH (Chadwell Heath East) safe?

The area around RM6 6EH records about 55 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 6EH?

The median sale price around RM6 6EH in Chadwell Heath East is £420,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM6 6EH?

There are 15 schools close to RM6 6EH, including Furze Infant School (Good), Warren Junior School (Outstanding) and The Warren School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM6 6EH?

The closest station to RM6 6EH is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 786 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RM6 6EH?

RM6 6EH scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 10,982 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM6 6EH is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Achilleos (Labour Party), Mukhtar Yusuf (Labour Party) and Rubina Siddiqui (Labour Party).