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.
RM6 4BL House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM6 4BL.
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 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).
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Chadwell Primary School
Furze Infant School
Mayfield School
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
Chadwell Heath Academy
Henry Green Primary School
Newbridge School
Warren Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
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
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: RM64BL · Data under Open Government Licence