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About

Becontree ward is located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It is known for the Becontree Estate, one of the largest public housing developments in the world, built in the 1920s and 1930s. The area features rows of terraced houses and green spaces, reflecting its planned community origins. Becontree has good transport links, including the District line at Becontree station, providing access to central London.

The ward includes local amenities such as shops, schools, and parks, including Parsloes Park. The population is diverse, with a mix of long-term residents and newer arrivals. Becontree has a strong sense of community, with events and activities often held in public spaces. The area continues to evolve, with ongoing regeneration projects aimed at improving housing and infrastructure.

Area overview

On average Becontree has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 86 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 28.6% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Becontree is £45,595 per year. There are 2 schools in Becontree: 2 primary (0 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

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Connectivity

4/10

Area Profile

Becontree Population

9,799

Population density

10,663.8 per km²

Demographics

British

2,944

30.04%

African

1,235

12.6%

Other White

1,119

11.42%

Pakistani

1,007

10.28%

Bangladeshi

955

9.75%

Total population: 9,799

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

887

28.85%

Private landlord or letting agency

759

24.68%

Social rents from council

681

22.15%

Owns outright

441

14.34%

Other social rented

178

5.79%

Total households: 3,075

Property prices in Becontree

Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £381,000 in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £550,000.

Price distribution per property type (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 over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	1	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000	£200,000
Semi-Detached	9	£430,000	£287,200	£373,000	£435,000	£472,000
Terraced	36	£379,000	£328,750	£360,000	£426,250	£475,000

10 years median price trend in Becontree

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.

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

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