Diamond Close London, Redbridge
12 addresses across 2 postcodes (RM8), about 40 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 22301991.
- Sales: 27 recorded sales since 1995; in 2008 the median was £198,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 7 homes have an energy certificate (C: 6, D: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Redbridge costs £2,295 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath, about 530 m (0.3 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: There is a small park or garden about 310 m away, and Goodmayes Park (30 hectares) is about 360 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 16.1 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Tulasi Medical Centre, about 420 m (0.3 miles) away, with 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 370 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 41% of households owned their home and 30% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 221 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | £198,000 | £198,000 | £198,000 |
| 2006 | 1 | £138,000 | £138,000 | £138,000 |
| 2003 | 2 | £156,000 | £153,000 | £159,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £132,000 | £132,000 | £132,000 |
| 2001 | 3 | £80,000 | £77,000 | £114,500 |
| 2000 | 3 | £93,000 | £93,000 | £96,500 |
| 1999 | 2 | £64,498 | £55,995 | £73,000 |
| 1998 | 2 | £62,750 | £59,500 | £66,000 |
| 1997 | 5 | £58,500 | £45,000 | £64,995 |
| 1996 | 1 | £55,000 | £55,000 | £55,000 |
| 1995 | 4 | £56,500 | £40,000 | £57,995 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Apr 2022 | 9 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £380,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 24 Feb 2020 | 9 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £225,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 2 Jul 2008 | 2 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £198,000 | |
| 2 Aug 2006 | 9 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £138,000 | |
| 22 Aug 2003 | 2 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £159,000 | |
| 23 May 2003 | 5 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £153,000 | |
| 30 Aug 2002 | 5 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £132,000 | |
| 12 Dec 2001 | 10 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £77,000 | |
| 30 Nov 2001 | 4 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £114,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2001 | 9 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £80,000 | |
| 22 Nov 2000 | 3 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £93,000 | |
| 12 Jul 2000 | 8 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £93,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2000 | 6 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £96,500 | |
| 16 Dec 1999 | 8 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £73,000 | |
| 9 Aug 1999 | 9 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £55,995 | |
| 31 Jul 1998 | 1 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £66,000 | |
| 30 Apr 1998 | 4 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £59,500 | |
| 31 Oct 1997 | 9 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £45,000 | |
| 23 Oct 1997 | 6 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £64,995 | |
| 20 Oct 1997 | 7 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £62,995 | |
| 29 Aug 1997 | 10 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £46,500 | |
| 27 Jul 1997 | 5 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £58,500 | |
| 28 Jun 1996 | 2 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £55,000 | |
| 27 Nov 1995 | 8 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £57,995 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 3 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £56,500 | |
| 23 Jun 1995 | 9 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £40,000 | |
| 12 Apr 1995 | 7 RM8 1UG | Terraced | £56,500 |
Energy performance certificates
7 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 60 m². Most common: House, mid-terrace (4); House, end-terrace (2); House, detached (1). Built: 1983-1990 (2); 1996-2002 (2); 2025 (1). Tenure at assessment: owner-occupied (4); rented (private) (1); rented (social) (1).
Each home's certificates and sales (4 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Redbridge in 2026-27: Band D £2,295 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,530 | £1,785 | £2,040 | £2,295 | £2,804 | £3,314 | £3,824 | £4,589 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (62% of about 730 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Hinds Head PH 2A Burnside Road and 76-80 Valance Avenue Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- Hinds Head PH 2A Burnside Road and 76-80 Valance Avenue Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (460 m (0.3 miles))
- 888 High Road, Chadwell Heath, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Car Park adj. To Chadwell Heath Station Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Car Park adj. To Chadwell Heath Station Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Goodmayes Retail Park High Road Goodmayes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Goodmayes Retail Park High Road Goodmayes, not permissioned (510 m (0.3 miles))
- Chadwell Heath Retail Park High Road Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (580 m (0.4 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 8 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre on this street is in flood zone 2 or 3.
| Postcode | Planning zone | Addresses at high / medium / low risk | Groundwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| RM8 1UG | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 0 / 2 | unlikely |
| RM8 1XE | not in 2 or 3 | 0 / 5 / 6 | unlikely |
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM8 1UG | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
| RM8 1XE | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 530 m (0.3 miles) |
| Goodmayes 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 880 m (0.5 miles) | |
| Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 35 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Green Side Becontree | 270 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5.4 km (3.4 miles) |
| Car parks | Seven Kings Park Car Park | 2 km (1.2 miles) |
| EV charging points | 17 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 370 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.1 km (5.1 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.5 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 11 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Tulasi Medical Centre | 420 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 16 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sandbern Chemist | 270 m |
| NHS dentists | 10 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Rowallen Parade (Dental Surgery) | 280 m |
| Hospital | King George Hospital | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 700 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Tesco Bank ATM | 280 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 2,300 m² | 310 m |
| Largest park within 800 m (0.5 miles) | Goodmayes Park 30 ha | 360 m |
| Play area | Unnamed 3,150 m² | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Barley Lane Recreation Ground 2.0 ha | 690 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,170 m² | 350 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 2 parks and gardens, 30 hectares in all.
Landmarks
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Millenium Green | Wood | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) north |
| The Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.3 km (1.4 miles) south-west |
| Wheelers Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.7 km (2.3 miles) south-east |
| Fairlop Waters | Lake or reservoir | 3.8 km (2.3 miles) north-west |
| White Hart Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) east |
| Long Mark | Tidal water | 4.9 km (3 miles) south-west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 16.1 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.6 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 1 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 11 | 12 |
1 of the street's 12 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Redbridge: see them on the Redbridge page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School | Secondary | 11–18 | 200 m | No published inspection |
| Henry Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 440 m (0.3 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chadwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 460 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (May 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | Good (Jan 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 560 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Goodmayes Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 590 m (0.4 miles) | Good (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Chadwell Heath Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 870 m (0.5 miles) | No overall grade (Apr 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good |
| Barley Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 900 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| Becontree Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Farnham Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Dec 2019, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfield School RM8 1XE | School/college/university | 80 m | 5 Very good | 16 Jun 2025 |
| Cube Desserts RM8 1UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 m | 5 Very good | 15 Oct 2026 |
| Dickens News RM8 1UU | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Sandbern Pharmacy RM8 1UU | Retailers - other | 260 m | Exempt | |
| Hillflex Limited RM8 1UU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 31 Jan 2026 |
| RS Chicken RM8 1UU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 4 Good | 10 Jun 2026 |
| BGR Romford RM8 1UU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 5 Very good | 23 Nov 2024 |
| Grameen Bazaar RM8 1UU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Kebabish Green lane Ltd RM8 1XU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Shirin Mahal Sweets and Bakers Ltd RM8 1XU | Retailers - other | 260 m | 5 Very good | 1 Sep 2023 |
| Dhaba family restaurant RM8 1XU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 260 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Ilford Food Centre RM8 1UU | Retailers - other | 270 m | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Expressa- Pizza, grill,kebabs,burger RM8 1UU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 270 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 6 Aug 2025 |
| TONG CHAI RM8 1UU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 270 m | 4 Good | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Genesis Housing Association RM8 1UQ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 280 m | 2 Improvement necessary | 12 Feb 2026 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 84 |
| Other theft | 10 |
| Vehicle crime | 6 |
| Burglary | 5 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 5 |
| Public order | 4 |
| Robbery | 4 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Theft from the person | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Drugs | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Pedley Road (67); On or near Greenside (46); On or near Mayfield Road (38); On or near Fiennes Close (30); On or near Langdale Close (16).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 21% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 41% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 19% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 22% | 17% |
| Private rented | 37% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 56% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 7% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 27% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 29% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 23% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 35% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 7% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 58% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 4% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 30% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 22% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 5% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 73% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 7% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Roadworks Street works permit: BT: New service connection, 24 October 2026 (some carriageway incursion) found 3 November 2026
- Food hygiene ratings All Stars Breakfast & After School Club Ltd (hospitals/childcare/caring premises, RM6 4EU) newly listed: 5 Very good (rated 10 September 2026) found 1 November 2026
Postcodes on this street
Nearby streets
Jade Close · Angle Green · Fiennes Close · Sapphire Close · Pedley Road · Crystal Way · Langdale Close · Asquith Close · Burnside · Burnside Road · Greenside · Gibson Road
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.