Is RM6 4BA a safe place to live?

RM6 4BA has a moderate crime rate of 59 incidents per 1,000 residents, which is typical for this type of area in Redbridge.

How much do houses cost in RM6 4BA?

The average property price in RM6 4BA is currently around £280k.

What is the population of RM6 4BA?

The population for the RM6 4BA area is approximately 283 residents according to the latest census data.

Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

HIGH ROAD, RM6 4BA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for HIGH ROAD, RM6 4BA.

analytics Demographics: Census 2021 local_police Crime: police.uk · 2026-02 (1–2 month lag)home Prices: Land Registry

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Population

283

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Avg Age

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

48%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: RM6 4BA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10

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2/10

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9/10

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3/10

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10/10

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1/10

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5/10

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1/10

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4/10

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Area Character

49% of RM6 4BA's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 206.1% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · April 2026 · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

RM6 4BA is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on High Road, 0.4km from Goodmayes in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Chadwell ward and the Ilford South constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 67% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £280k, up 206.1% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM6 4BA are sourced from Output Area E00018444 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM6 4BA. The average age is 32.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.9%

Asian / British Asian49.1%

Black / African / Caribbean9.4%

Other / Mixed8.7%

Economic Activity

48%Active

FT: 32%

Unemployed: 4%

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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

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home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 276,250

12 sales · Mean £ 230,236

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around RM6 4BA is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and shoplifting. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences194

Shoplifting106

Anti-social behaviour92

Vehicle crime63

Drugs37

school Local Schools

Chadwell Primary School

Good673 pupils0.3 km

Chadwell Heath Academy

Requires Improvement1215 pupils0.6 km

Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils0.6 km

Barley Lane Primary School

Good867 pupils0.8 km

Newbridge School

Outstanding152 pupils0.8 km

St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding439 pupils0.8 km

Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.9 km

Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School

Good302 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

58 nearby

Alfajar Food0.5 km
Famous Fruit and Veg Ltd T/A Post Office Off License & Supermarket0.6 km
Poundland0.5 km
DU'A Foods0.3 km
Foodbank0.3 km
+ 53 more

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

6 nearby

Chadwell Heath Cricket Club0.9 km
The Greyhound Public House0.3 km
Barley Bowls Club1.0 km
The Eva Hart Public House0.4 km
The Cedars Club0.8 km
+ 1 more

restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby

Abigails Cafe0.4 km
Bloom's Cafe0.4 km
Grub Hub0.6 km
Lakers0.6 km
Sam's Cafe0.6 km
+ 31 more

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

50 nearby

BSQUARE GRILL0.5 km
Chutney Chaat0.9 km
Goodys Dessert Parlour0.9 km
Griller0.5 km
KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.8 km
+ 45 more

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Supermarkets