RM6 4BU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.5km from Goodmayes in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Goodmayes ward and the Ilford South constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 47% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 60% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Redbridge.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 52 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area.
Census 2021 statistics for RM6 4BU are sourced from Output Area E00018700 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
RM6 4BU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RM6 4BU.
450
33
£ 50,500 /yr
51%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: RM6 4BU represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
60% of RM6 4BU's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for RM6 4BU. The average age is 33.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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 4BU is moderate at 52 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
Furze Infant School
Chadwell Heath Academy
St Bede's Catholic Primary School
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School
Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Dickens News0.8 km
- Dua Fresh Meat & Grocery0.8 km
- Food and Wine Off Licence0.8 km
- Foodland Supermarket0.8 km
- Ilford Food Centre0.8 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Hayat Cafe Restaurant0.8 km
- Oruci Coffe & Grill0.8 km
- Khyber Grill0.8 km
- Aksular Restaurant0.4 km
- Casa Italiana0.4 km
- + 32 more
Takeaway Shop
56 nearby- BGR Romford0.8 km
- Ginoo Pizza0.8 km
- Greggs0.8 km
- Indiano Pizza0.9 km
- Kebabish Green lane Ltd0.8 km
- + 51 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- The Cedars Club0.7 km
- Grove Social Club0.7 km
- Tollgate Tavern Public House1.0 km
- Chadwell Heath Cricket Club0.9 km
- The Eva Hart Public House0.3 km
- + 1 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.5 km
- Iceland Foods Limited0.6 km
- Tesco0.8 km
- Home Bargains0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Chadwell Heath0.1 km
- Goodmayes1.2 km
- Seven Kings2.3 km
Bus Stops
- Chadwell Heath Rail Station0.0 km
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