Postcode RM8 1AT 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 78.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Chadwell Heath East is £50,900 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Chadwell Heath East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,544 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Chadwell Heath East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 78.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 47.6% 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 of residents in Chadwell Heath East is £50,900 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 29 ft away from RM8 1AT.
Chadwell Heath East near RM8 1AT 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 74 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £238,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 7 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 53 | £415,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1AT postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath East, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1AT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Corner shop-(lotto and Oyster) | Grosvenor Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1NL | Walking directions to Corner shop-(lotto and Oyster) |
| 0.2 mi | Upolanka | Gray Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BB | Walking directions to Upolanka |
| 0.2 mi | Global Foods Ltd | Gray Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BB | Walking directions to Global Foods Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 79A Whalebone Lane South, London, RM8 1AJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.