RM6 4BE is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood on Station Road, 0.6km from Chadwell Heath in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 67% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 60 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £1.1M.
Census 2021 statistics for RM6 4BE are sourced from Output Area E00000568 (shared with 15 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
STATION ROAD, RM6 4BE House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for STATION ROAD, RM6 4BE.
430
30
£ 50,900 /yr
44%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
74% of homes in RM6 4BE are privately rented, marking this as a dedicated rental postcode with a young, mobile population. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 30).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM6 4BE. The average age is 30.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 1,050,000
1 sales · Mean £ 1,050,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around RM6 4BE is moderate at 60 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
Furze Infant School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Mayfield School
Chadwell Heath Academy
Henry Green Primary School
Warren Junior School
Newbridge School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
28 nearby- KFC0.6 km
- Bon Appetit0.3 km
- Saint Chads Church0.4 km
- Palwan Da Dera1.0 km
- Spice Hut0.6 km
- + 23 more
Retailers - Other
38 nearby- Grocer1.0 km
- Chadwell Supermarket0.5 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Mr Bunns Bakery0.5 km
- Argos0.3 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Grove Social Club0.7 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.1 km
- Chadwell Heath Cricket Club0.7 km
- The Greyhound Public House0.7 km
- Tollgate Tavern Public House0.8 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Tesco0.1 km
- Sainsbury's0.3 km
Takeaway Shop
39 nearby- Aroma0.2 km
- Essex Kebabish0.2 km
- Thai & Pie0.3 km
- New Yankees Chicken0.1 km
- Happy House0.8 km
- + 34 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.3 km
- Goodmayes1.4 km
- Seven Kings2.5 km
Bus Stops
- Chadwell Heath Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: RM64BE · Data under Open Government Licence