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England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Beam

About

Beam Ward is located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, covering the eastern part of the borough. The area includes residential neighborhoods, green spaces, and industrial zones. It is bordered by the River Roding to the west and the A406 North Circular Road to the north. Beam Park, a large development project, is transforming former industrial land into new homes and community facilities.

The ward features several parks, such as Beam Valley Country Park and Eastbrookend Country Park, offering walking trails and wildlife habitats. Public transport links include Dagenham Dock railway station and local bus routes. The area has a mix of housing, from post-war estates to newer developments, catering to a range of residents. Schools, healthcare centers, and local shops provide essential services for the community.

Area overview

On average Beam has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 105 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 22.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Beam is £43,243 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
105
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
22.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

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

Demographics

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

Housing

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

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats3£240,000
Semi-Detached1£350,000
Terraced36£373,500

10 years price trend in Beam

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.