Postcode Analysis Redbridge, London

OVERTON DRIVE, RM6 4EA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERTON DRIVE, RM6 4EA.

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Population

376

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 0 /yr

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Employed

49%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: RM6 4EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.

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3/10
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4/10
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9/10
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4/10
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9/10
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2/10
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5/10
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4/10
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2/10
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Area Character

RM6 4EA is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 52% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Young average age (34) and budget pricing suggest early gentrification potential. Property prices are trending up 16.7% year-on-year.

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

RM6 4EA is a mixed residential area on Overton Drive, 0.4km from Goodmayes in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Chadwell ward and the Ilford South constituency.

For renters and young professionals, RM6 4EA offers members of this subgroup have a higher probability than other subgroups of being born in the eu, and of holding degree level qualifications. neighbourhood populations are relatively young, with low proportions above normal retirement age, and have the lowest levels of long-term disability in the group. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 40% 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: Prices average £460k, up 16.7% year-on-year.

Census 2021 statistics for RM6 4EA are sourced from Output Area E00018446 (shared with 7 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 4EA. The average age is 34.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British30.8%
Asian / British Asian44.1%
Black / African / Caribbean15.0%
Other / Mixed10.1%

Economic Activity

49%Active
FT: 33%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 435,000

6 sales · Mean £ 432,083

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

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

Violence and sexual offences208
Anti-social behaviour155
Shoplifting106
Vehicle crime58
Drugs34

school Local Schools

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Chadwell Primary School

Good673 pupils0.4 km
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Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils0.5 km
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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.7 km
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Chadwell Heath Academy

Requires Improvement1215 pupils0.7 km
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Barley Lane Primary School

Good867 pupils0.9 km
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Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School

Good302 pupils0.9 km
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Goodmayes Primary School

Good660 pupils0.9 km
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St Vincent's Catholic Primary School

Good1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

57 nearby
  • Alfajar Food0.5 km
  • Famous Fruit and Veg Ltd T/A Post Office Off License & Supermarket0.5 km
  • Poundland0.5 km
  • DU'A Foods0.3 km
  • Foodbank0.3 km
  • + 52 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

35 nearby
  • Abigails Cafe0.4 km
  • Bloom's Cafe0.4 km
  • Grub Hub0.5 km
  • Lakers0.5 km
  • Sam's Cafe0.5 km
  • + 30 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

51 nearby
  • BSQUARE GRILL0.5 km
  • Chutney Chaat0.9 km
  • Goodys Dessert Parlour0.8 km
  • Griller0.5 km
  • KL Ammalu's Kitchen Limited0.6 km
  • + 46 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Cedars Club0.8 km
  • Grove Social Club0.5 km
  • The Eva Hart Public House0.4 km
  • The Greyhound Public House0.4 km
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Supermarkets

5 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.4 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • Home Bargains0.2 km
  • Tesco0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath0.1 km
  • Goodmayes1.0 km
  • Seven Kings2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • Chadwell Heath Rail Station0.2 km