Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RM6 4BL House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM6 4BL.

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Population

430

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 50,900 /yr

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Employed

44%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: 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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4/10
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8/10
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2/10
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10/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

74% of homes in RM6 4BL 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).

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

RM6 4BL is a vibrant, youthful neighbourhood located 0.7km from Chadwell Heath in Barking and Dagenham. Note: this is a large-user or commercial postcode — residential population data may be limited. Administratively it sits within Whalebone ward and the Dagenham and Rainham constituency.

This is 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. 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 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.

Census 2021 statistics for RM6 4BL are sourced from Output Area E00000568 (shared with 15 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 4BL. 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

White / British33.0%
Asian / British Asian29.4%
Black / African / Caribbean30.7%
Other / Mixed6.9%

Economic Activity

44%Active
FT: 26%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around RM6 4BL 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 offences174
Anti-social behaviour72
Vehicle crime61
Drugs35
Public order35

school Local Schools

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Chadwell Primary School

Good673 pupils0.7 km
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Furze Infant School

Good502 pupils0.7 km
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Mayfield School

Good1926 pupils0.8 km
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St Bede's Catholic Primary School

Outstanding439 pupils0.8 km
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Chadwell Heath Academy

Requires Improvement1215 pupils0.9 km
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Henry Green Primary School

Good470 pupils0.9 km
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Newbridge School

Outstanding152 pupils1.0 km
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Warren Junior School

Outstanding553 pupils1.0 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

55 nearby
  • ASM Supermarket0.8 km
  • Rhomediasbakes0.7 km
  • Dickens News1.0 km
  • Food and Wine Off Licence0.9 km
  • Foodland Supermarket1.0 km
  • + 50 more
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Pub, NightClub

6 nearby
  • Tollgate Tavern Public House0.8 km
  • The Greyhound Public House0.7 km
  • The Eva Hart Public House0.1 km
  • The Cedars Club0.5 km
  • Chadwell Heath Cricket Club0.7 km
  • + 1 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

36 nearby
  • 7even Restaurant0.9 km
  • Abike Oloogun Ebi Kitchen0.9 km
  • Best Cafe0.6 km
  • One Love Caribbean Restaurant0.7 km
  • Hayat Cafe Restaurant1.0 km
  • + 31 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

48 nearby
  • Luck Kitchen0.8 km
  • Original Fried Chicken0.8 km
  • Romford Fish & Chips0.7 km
  • BGR Romford1.0 km
  • Ginoo Pizza1.0 km
  • + 43 more
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Supermarkets

4 nearby
  • Tesco0.2 km
  • Sainsbury's0.3 km
  • Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
  • Home Bargains0.4 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Chadwell Heath0.2 km
  • Goodmayes1.3 km
  • Seven Kings2.4 km

Bus Stops

  • Chadwell Heath Rail Station0.2 km