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Becontree West

About

Becontree West 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 primarily made up of terraced and semi-detached homes, 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 along Green Lane and schools such as Hunters Hall Primary. Becontree West is a quiet, family-oriented neighbourhood with a strong sense of community. The area retains its historical character while being close to central London.

Area overview

On average Becontree West has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.4% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year. There are 4 schools in Becontree West: 3 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
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
33.4%
Connectivity
4/10
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