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.
OVERTON DRIVE, RM6 4EA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for OVERTON DRIVE, RM6 4EA.
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34
£ 0 /yr
49%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM6 4EA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Chadwell Primary School
Mayfield School
Henry Green Primary School
Chadwell Heath Academy
Barley Lane Primary School
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
Goodmayes Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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, 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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RM64EA · Data under Open Government Licence