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RM6 6RB

Whalebone Lane North

Chadwell Heath

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Detailed insights for RM6 6RB

Overview

Postcode RM6 6RB 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 average deprivation and average crime levels, with around 65.5 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 1.1 miles away. There are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
66
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
2.1%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

6/10

Chadwell Heath East has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 13,927 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 42% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

6/10

Chadwell Heath East has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.1%

Approximately 2.1% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 252 ft away from RM6 6RB.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 1.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
464
Population density
663.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.07(0%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.12(-47%)
Vehicle crime
8.47(-10%)
Criminal damage and arson
5.08(-11%)
Public order
4.52(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
104
22.51%
British
98
21.21%
Bangladeshi
57
12.34%
Other White
45
9.74%
Indian
44
9.52%
Total population: 462

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
32.1%
No qualifications
79
22.44%
Level 3 (A level)
52
14.77%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
45
12.78%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.52%
Total 16+ residents: 352

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
51
35.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
51
35.66%
Owns outright
36
25.17%
Social rents from council
2
1.4%
Other forms of private rent
2
1.4%
Total households: 143

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 19 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 6RB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM6 6RB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
17 Mar 20251, Thatches Grove, Romford, RM6 5LATerracedFreehold£450,000
29 May 202632, Rose Lane, Romford, RM6 5JUTerracedFreehold£390,000
11 Aug 202566, Rose Lane, Romford, RM6 5JUTerracedLeasehold£300,000
19 Aug 202526, Melbourne Gardens, Romford, RM6 6TDSemi-DetachedFreehold£442,500
19 Feb 202649, Bakery Close, Romford, RM6 5ANFlatsLeasehold£290,000

Schools

In the RM6 6RB postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath East, there are 7 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM6 6RB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miSecondaryThe Warren SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryRose Lane Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.5 miPrimaryWarren Junior SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM6 6RB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM6 6RB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miCo-op Food101-103 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NRWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.3 miMarks Gate Groceries105 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NRWalking directions to Marks Gate Groceries
0.3 miRose Lane Convenience117 Rose Lane, Chadwell Heath, RM6 5NRWalking directions to Rose Lane Convenience

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 6RB, 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

Jas Athwal

Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyIlford SouthE14001301
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 002AE01000031
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM6 6RB

Is RM6 6RB (Chadwell Heath East) safe?

The area around RM6 6RB 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 6RB?

The median sale price around RM6 6RB 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 6RB?

There are 10 schools close to RM6 6RB, including The Warren School (Good), Rose Lane Primary School (Good) and Warren Junior School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is the area around RM6 6RB?

RM6 6RB scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 13,927 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering RM6 6RB is Jas Athwal (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).