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Becontree South

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About

Becontree South is a residential area centred around the large Becontree estate, one of the UK's largest public housing developments. The streets are characterised by rows of semi-detached and terraced houses built in the interwar period, with consistent architectural styles. The area is primarily residential, with local parades of shops serving daily needs along main roads like Gale Street and Wood Lane.

Green spaces are integrated into the estate's design, with numerous small greens and larger areas like Parsloes Park providing recreation. The area's layout, with its distinctive numbered 'districts' and cul-de-sacs, reflects its original planned community purpose. Public transport connections are provided by several bus routes linking to nearby stations.

Area overview

On average Becontree South has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. There are 2 schools in Becontree South: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Becontree South is home to around 9,398 people, with a population density of about 7,203.7 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
61
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.4%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Becontree South Population
9,398
Population density
7,203.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
25.43(-16%)
Shoplifting
12.24(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.77(-71%)
Vehicle crime
5.96(-39%)
Drugs
5.96(-2%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,729
39.67%
Other White
1,474
15.68%
African
1,452
15.45%
Bangladeshi
668
7.11%
Pakistani
374
3.98%
Total population: 9,399

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,095
30.08%
No qualifications
1,806
25.93%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
895
12.85%
Level 3 (A level)
887
12.74%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
749
10.75%
Total 16+ residents: 6,965

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,078
33.12%
Owns with a mortgage
855
26.27%
Private landlord or letting agency
623
19.14%
Owns outright
473
14.53%
Other social rented
128
3.93%
Total households: 3,255

Property prices in Becontree South

Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 in Becontree South area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Becontree South 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 Becontree South over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£375,000
Flats2£215,000
Semi-Detached5£510,000
Terraced41£370,000

10 years median price trend in Becontree South

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.