Postcode RM6 6EP 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.
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.
Chadwell Heath East has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 6.0% 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.
The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 227 ft away from RM6 6EP.
Chadwell Heath East near RM6 6EP 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £455,000 | £470 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £439,000 | £516 |
| Terraced | 78 | £430,000 | £469 |
| Flats | 13 | £235,000 | £362 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 6EP.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May 2026 | 17, Merten Road, Romford, RM6 6EH | Terraced | Freehold | £500,000 | |
| 29 May 2026 | 9, Burlington Gardens, Romford, RM6 6EL | Terraced | Freehold | £485,000 | |
| 25 Mar 2026 | 30, Burlington Gardens, Romford, RM6 6EL | Terraced | Freehold | £413,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | 43, Bennett Road, Romford, RM6 6ER | Terraced | Freehold | £422,500 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 34, Wadeville Avenue, Romford, RM6 6EU | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 |
In the RM6 6EP postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath East, there are 8 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 6EP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Agshu Superstore | 220 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6LS | Walking directions to Agshu Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Hoo Hing | Heath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH | Walking directions to Hoo Hing |
| 0.3 mi | Fresh & Exotic | 96 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6NX | Walking directions to Fresh & Exotic |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 287-295 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6AU | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Sainsbury's | 97-131 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PB | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
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 6EP, 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
The area around RM6 6EP 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.
The median sale price around RM6 6EP in Chadwell Heath East is £420,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RM6 6EP, including Furze Infant School (Good), Warren Junior School (Outstanding) and The Warren School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM6 6EP is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 822 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM6 6EP 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).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM6 6EP 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).