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Becontree Heath

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About

Becontree Heath is a residential area in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is known for its large council estate, built in the 1920s and 1930s as part of the Becontree housing scheme. The area features rows of terraced and semi-detached homes, with green spaces like Becontree Heath itself, a park offering sports facilities and open areas.

The area has local amenities including shops, schools, and healthcare services. Becontree Heath is well-connected by public transport, with Becontree Underground station providing access to central London. The area has a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, reflecting broader demographic changes in the borough.

Area overview

On average Becontree Heath has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 24.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year. There are 2 schools in Becontree Heath: 2 primary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

24.2%

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Becontree Heath Population

11,082

Population density

9,327.5 per km²

Demographics

British

3,582

32.33%

African

1,437

12.97%

Other White

1,224

11.05%

Indian

1,166

10.52%

Pakistani

985

8.89%

Total population: 11,081

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

1,300

35.83%

Private landlord or letting agency

717

19.76%

Social rents from council

693

19.1%

Owns outright

582

16.04%

Other social rented

219

6.04%

Total households: 3,628

Property prices in Becontree Heath

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Becontree Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £144,000 up to £502,500.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	5	£250,000	£157,200	£210,000	£271,000	£306,200
Semi-Detached	7	£370,000	£340,300	£363,500	£402,500	£405,700
Terraced	50	£397,500	£266,250	£375,000	£425,000	£493,250

10 years price trend in Becontree Heath

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Data Sources

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

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail