On average Beam has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 137 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 23.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Beam is £62,272 per year. There are 3 schools in Beam: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Beam is home to around 8,610 people, with a population density of about 3,106.2 per km².
Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £478 per square foot) in Beam area, with individual transactions ranging from £190,000 up to £462,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £435,000 | £501 |
| Terraced | 40 | £372,500 | £480 |
| Flats | 2 | £215,000 | £411 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £178,750 | £238,000 | £290,000 |
| 2017 | £160,000 | £320,000 | £295,000 |
| 2018 | £210,000 | £360,000 | £287,500 |
| 2019 | £265,000 | £321,500 | £303,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £280,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £225,000 | £392,500 | £331,500 |
| 2022 | £220,000 | £440,000 | £407,500 |
| 2023 | £247,500 | £400,000 | £390,000 |
| 2024 | £187,470 | £450,000 | £361,500 |
| 2025 | £240,000 | £345,000 | £375,000 |
| 2026 | — | £448,500 | £370,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £388 | £225 | £405 |
| 2017 | £280 | £347 | £378 |
| 2018 | £376 | £411 | £376 |
| 2019 | £396 | £340 | £384 |
| 2020 | £354 | £338 | £390 |
| 2021 | £383 | £351 | £415 |
| 2022 | £420 | £477 | £443 |
| 2023 | £400 | £432 | £451 |
| 2024 | £409 | £445 | £465 |
| 2025 | £391 | £440 | £490 |
| 2026 | — | £478 | £465 |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected councillors for Beam ward.
Donna R A Lumsden
Beam - Elected 7 May 2026
Glen Spoor
Beam - Elected 7 May 2026
Muhib Chowdhury
Beam - Elected 7 May 2026
RM109PJ
Arnold Road
RM96FY
Walkerville Road
RM109BE
Third Avenue
RM109BH
Crosby Road
RM109DP
Oval Road South
RM109EH
Oval Road North
RM96JN
Beam
RM109QL
School Road
RM109LP
Whitebarn Lane
RM109NU
Heathway
RM109BL
Beam Avenue
RM109HL
Broad Street
RM109EU
Oval Road North
RM109PH
Armstead Walk
RM109BA
Third Avenue
RM96LE
Perry Road
RM109PP
Heathway
RM109AB
Ballards Road
RM96JG
Beam