Dover Road London, Barking and Dagenham
1 address across 1 postcode (RM6), about 60 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19900762.
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area 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 Barking and Dagenham costs £2,199 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath, about 850 m (0.5 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, St Chad's Park, is about 340 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 14.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 8.8 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 23 m above sea level.
- Noise: 1 of its 1 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Upstairs Surgery, about 160 m away, with 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 590 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 42% of households owned their home and 36% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 128 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
No certificates found for addresses on this street.
Council tax
What each band costs in Barking and Dagenham in 2026-27: Band D £2,199 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,466 | £1,710 | £1,954 | £2,199 | £2,687 | £3,176 | £3,664 | £4,397 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (37% of about 760 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): HMO Article 4.
- 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)
- Former White Horse Pub, Chadwell Heath: up to 104 homes, permissioned (200 m)
- 97-131 High Road/WF: up to 365 homes, not permissioned (280 m)
- 26 And 28 And Land To The Rear High Road, Chadwell Heath, permissioned (500 m (0.3 miles))
- Selinas Lane: up to 150 homes, permissioned (640 m (0.4 miles))
- Corner of Wangey Road and Station Road Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Corner of Wangey Road and Station Road Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (680 m (0.4 miles))
- Car Park and Works corner of Cedar Park Gardens and Wangey Road Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 miles))
- Car Park and Works corner of Cedar Park Gardens and Wangey Road Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (740 m (0.5 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, 0 at medium risk and 2 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 is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's address is about 23 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM6 6NH | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 850 m (0.5 miles) |
| Goodmayes 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) | |
| Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 3 km (1.9 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 9 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 20 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Farrance Road Chadwell Heath | 160 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 6.5 km (4 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Holland Close, RM7 | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) |
| EV charging points | 13 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest St Chads Garden | 320 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 9.5 km (5.9 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 35.3 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 7 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Upstairs Surgery | 160 m |
| Pharmacies | 9 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Britannia Pharmacy | 100 m |
| NHS dentists | 5 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Whalebone Lane North (Dental Surgery) | 370 m |
| Hospital | King George Hospital | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Cash machines | 3 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 270 m |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Chad's Park 14 ha | 340 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 820 m² | 430 m (0.3 miles) |
| Playing field | 1 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 8,290 m² | 720 m (0.4 miles) |
| Allotments | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest St Chads Park 4,250 m² | 320 m |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 1 park or garden, 14 hectares in all.
Landmarks
5 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Millenium Green | Wood | 780 m (0.5 miles) west |
| White Hart Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Wheelers Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3.4 km (2.1 miles) south-east |
| Eastbrook Grove | Wood | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) south-east |
| Fairlop Waters | Lake or reservoir | 3.6 km (2.2 miles) north-west |
| Willoughby's Hill | Hill | 4.3 km (2.7 miles) north |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 14.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 8.8 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.9 | 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 | 0 | 1 |
1 of the street's 1 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 Barking and Dagenham: see them on the Barking and Dagenham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furze Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 230 m | No published inspection |
| Warren Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (Mar 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| The Warren School | Secondary | 11–18 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| St Bede's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | No overall grade (Sep 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| St Edward's Church of England Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Expected standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Expected standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Chadwell Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 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 |
| Grove Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| Chadwell Heath Academy | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| Rose Lane Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) | Requires improvement (Jan 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Henry Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.4 km (0.9 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 |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Mayfield School | Secondary | 11–18 | 1.5 km (1 mile) | No published inspection |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza RM6 6NL | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 100 m | 5 Very good | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Britannia Pharmacy RM6 6NL | Retailers - other | 100 m | 5 Very good | 18 Sep 2026 |
| Run Rooster Peri Peri RM6 6LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 170 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Captain Fish Fry RM6 6LU | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Grillzos RM6 6LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 190 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| One Love Caribbean Restaurant RM6 6LU | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 200 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Peri Peri Paradise RM6 6NY | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 m | 4 Good | 13 Apr 2026 |
| Tollgate Tavern Public House RM6 6QT | Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 m | 5 Very good | 24 Jan 2026 |
| 212 Lounge Romford Ltd RM6 6LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 4 Good | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Urban Promise UK RM6 6JH | Retailers - other | 240 m | Awaiting inspection | |
| Happy House RM6 6LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 5 Very good | 12 Jun 2026 |
| AGSHU Ltd RM6 6LS | Retailers - other | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Mar 2026 |
| AM News RM6 6LS | Retailers - other | 250 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Slice N' Grill RM6 6LS | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 12 Jun 2026 |
| Crispy Caves RM6 6LS | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 m | Awaiting inspection |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 46 |
| Burglary | 15 |
| Public order | 14 |
| Vehicle crime | 13 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 11 |
| Robbery | 8 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 7 |
| Other theft | 6 |
| Theft from the person | 5 |
| Drugs | 2 |
| Other crime | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Tenby Close (23); On or near Ashton Gardens (18); On or near Alexandra Road (15); On or near Lee Avenue (13); On or near St Chad'S Road (12).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 27% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 42% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 15% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 14% | 17% |
| Private rented | 44% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 60% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 10% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 11% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 25% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 30% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 26% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 38% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 4% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 47% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 8% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 36% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 24% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 2% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 63% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 8% | 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
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RM6 6NH: 1 address of 40 in the postcode
Nearby streets
Tenby Road · Bath Road · Cromer Road · Tenby Close · Eagle Avenue · Ashton Gardens · Willow Road · The Chase · High Road · Chaudewell Close · Mill Lane · Edward Road
All the streets in RM6 and across Barking and Dagenham.
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.