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Becontree South

England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Becontree South

About

Becontree South 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 interwar semidetached and terraced houses, with tree-lined streets and green spaces. Local amenities include shops, schools, and community centres, catering to everyday needs.

The area is well-connected by public transport, with Becontree Underground station providing access to central London via the District line. Nearby parks like Parsloes Park offer open spaces for recreation. Becontree South has a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals, reflecting the borough's changing demographics. The area remains primarily residential, with a focus on affordable housing and community facilities.

Area overview

On average Becontree South has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 71 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 of residents in Becontree South is £44,100 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.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
71
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

Demographics

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

Housing

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 51 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Becontree South area, with individual transactions ranging from £160,000 up to £580,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£375,000
Flats5£232,000
Semi-Detached4£440,000
Terraced41£367,000

10 years price trend in Becontree South

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Data Sources

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