Postcode RM8 1SW 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 52.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.1 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Chadwell Heath East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,925 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 52.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.1% 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.
The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 167 ft away from RM8 1SW.
Chadwell Heath East near RM8 1SW 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £408,500 in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 13 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £430,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1SW postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath East, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1SW
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.3 mi | Hoo Hing | Heath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH | Walking directions to Hoo Hing |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6PR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | NK News | Aston Mews, Redbridge, RM6 4AU | Walking directions to NK News |
| 0.4 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 (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.