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Becontree North

England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Becontree North

About

Becontree North is a residential area in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It forms part of the larger Becontree estate, one of the largest public housing developments in the world. The area is characterised by rows of terraced and semi-detached houses, built in the 1920s and 1930s. Green spaces like Parsloes Park provide recreational areas for residents.

The area has good transport links, with Becontree Underground station serving the District line. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centres. Becontree North is predominantly residential, with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals. The area retains a strong sense of community, with events often held at local venues.

Area overview

On average Becontree North has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 83 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 30.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Becontree North is £45,400 per year. There are 3 schools in Becontree North: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
83
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.1%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Becontree North Population
12,041
Population density
10,355.2 per km²

Demographics

British
3,912
32.49%
African
1,405
11.67%
Other White
1,318
10.95%
Pakistani
1,150
9.55%
Bangladeshi
1,134
9.42%
Total population: 12,040

Housing

Owns with a mortgage
1,101
28.3%
Private landlord or letting agency
912
23.44%
Social rents from council
886
22.78%
Owns outright
537
13.8%
Other social rented
302
7.76%
Total households: 3,890

Property prices in Becontree North

Based on 45 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Becontree North area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats5£210,000
Semi-Detached8£425,000
Terraced32£380,000

10 years price trend in Becontree North

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Data Sources

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