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About

Beam ward lies in the eastern part of the Barking and Dagenham borough. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of housing types including terraced homes and modern apartment developments. It is bordered by the River Roding to the west and contains several local parks and green spaces, such as Beam Valley Country Park. The area's infrastructure supports local community needs with schools and shopping parades serving the neighbourhood.

A significant feature is the historic Beam Engine House, a remnant of the area's industrial past related to water supply. The landscape is marked by the Beam River and its associated valley wetlands, which provide a distinct natural corridor. Transport connections include the nearby Becontree Underground station on the District line, facilitating travel into central London. The ward maintains a quiet, suburban atmosphere distinct from the borough's more central areas.

Area overview

On average Beam has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beam is £62,245 per year. There are 4 schools in Beam: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Beam is home to around 8,610 people, with a population density of about 3,106.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
137
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
22.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Beam Population
8,610
Population density
3,106.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
58.89(+90%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.24(+16%)
Vehicle crime
20.79(+122%)
Other theft
10.22(-11%)
Burglary
9.18(+68%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
2,605
30.26%
African
1,854
21.53%
Other White
1,234
14.33%
Bangladeshi
717
8.33%
Pakistani
364
4.23%
Total population: 8,610

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,967
31.26%
No qualifications
1,487
23.63%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
818
13%
Level 3 (A level)
802
12.75%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
740
11.76%
Total 16+ residents: 6,292

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
800
28.69%
Private landlord or letting agency
763
27.37%
Owns outright
537
19.26%
Social rents from council
447
16.03%
Other social rented
152
5.45%
Total households: 2,788

Property prices in Beam

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Beam area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £554,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beam in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beam over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£240,000
Semi-Detached3£350,000
Terraced43£375,000

10 years median price trend in Beam

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beam.

All postcodes in Beam

RM109NL

New Road

RM109PB

Armstead Walk

RM109AU

First Avenue

RM109HX

Broad Street

RM109PP

Heathway

RM109AL

Ballards Road

RM109HB

Causton Square

RM109LR

Whitebarn Lane

RM109PU

Orchard Road

RM109QD

School Road

RM109DS

Oval Road South

RM109PT

Orchard Road

RM109PL

Heathway

RM109AB

Ballards Road

RM109BJ

Beam Avenue

RM109LL

Whitebarn Lane

RM109PS

Baddow Close

RM96PH

Beam

RM96GR

Beam

RM109EU

Oval Road North

RM109HW

Broad Street

RM109EB

Oval Road South

RM96GN

Beam

RM109BB

Third Avenue

RM109DR

Oval Road South

RM109PR

Marsh Green Road

RM96GF

Versailles Road

RM109BP

Beam Avenue

RM109AP

Ballards Close

RM109LH

Whitebarn Lane

RM109QB

School Road

RM109BA

Third Avenue

RM109EA

Second Avenue

RM109HL

Broad Street

RM109QA

Orchard Road

RM96FW

Beam

RM96FY

Walkerville Road

RM96PG

Breach Lane

RM109AX

Crosby Road

RM109DH

Review Road

RM109DL

Oval Road South

RM109NY

Morgan Close

RM109BL

Beam Avenue

RM109EL

Oval Road North

RM109BE

Third Avenue

RM109BS

Beam Avenue

RM109EH

Oval Road North

RM109LU

New Road

RM109PJ

Arnold Road

RM109NX

Heathway

RM109AR

Ballards Road

RM109BT

Crosby Road

RM109NJ

South Close

RM109QJ

School Road

RM96GS

Beam

RM109JA

Broad Street

RM109AS

Crosby Road

RM109EX

Oval Road North

RM109JD

Broad Street

RM109ED

Oval Road North

RM96PR

Chequers Lane

RM109DT

Second Avenue

RM109ET

Oval Road North

RM109LS

Princess Parade

RM109NH

New Road

RM109PX

Orchard Road

RM96PE

Kent Avenue

RM109ER

Oval Road North

RM96GP

Beam

RM109SW

Morland Road

RM109EP

Oval Road North

RM109PD

Armstead Walk

RM109PN

Ron Todd Close

RM96FZ

Miller Road

RM96LE

Perry Road

RM109DP

Oval Road South

RM109DX

Second Avenue

RM109EJ

Oval Road North

RM96YS

New Road

RM109DU

Second Avenue

RM109LJ

North Close

RM109LX

Whitebarn Lane

RM109NT

Heathway

RM96FX

Beam

RM96FR

Chequers Lane

RM96QD

Chequers Lane

RM109AT

First Avenue

RM109DJ

Review Road

RM109JJ

Lower Broad Street

RM109JL

Digby Gardens

RM109JP

Ford Road

RM109NU

Heathway

RM109HU

Morland Road

RM96EG

Breach Lane

RM96SA

Chequers Lane

RM109BH

Crosby Road

RM109HP

Broad Street

RM109PA

Arnold Road

RM109PH

Armstead Walk

RM96YJ

New Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.