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Dagenham North

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About

Dagenham North is a residential district situated in the eastern part of the borough. The area is characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing, including numerous terraced homes and council estates. It is bordered by the Becontree Heath area to the south and the large Parsloes Park to the east, providing a significant green space for the community. The landscape is largely flat, typical of this part of London, with streets arranged in a grid-like pattern.

The area is served by local shopping parades along Church Elm Lane and Wood Lane, meeting everyday needs. A notable local feature is the Valence House Museum, a medieval manor house set within its own parkland, which serves as the borough's heritage centre. The presence of several large schools, including Dagenham Park Church of England School, shapes the daily rhythm of the neighbourhood. Public transport connections are primarily via bus routes, linking residents to Dagenham Heathway station and other parts of the borough.

Area overview

On average Dagenham North has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 33.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Dagenham North is £63,033 per year. There are 2 schools in Dagenham North: 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. Dagenham North is home to around 9,485 people, with a population density of about 8,458.9 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
43
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
33.5%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Dagenham North Population
9,485
Population density
8,458.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.82(-41%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.12(-70%)
Vehicle crime
6.01(-38%)
Other theft
4.32(-63%)
Drugs
4.01(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,924
41.37%
African
1,487
15.68%
Other White
1,414
14.91%
Bangladeshi
636
6.7%
Pakistani
307
3.24%
Total population: 9,486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,193
31%
No qualifications
1,685
23.82%
Level 3 (A level)
962
13.6%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
903
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
763
10.78%
Total 16+ residents: 7,075

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
961
28.87%
Social rents from council
904
27.16%
Private landlord or letting agency
646
19.41%
Owns outright
484
14.54%
Other social rented
215
6.46%
Total households: 3,329

Property prices in Dagenham North

Based on 47 recent sales, the median property price is £367,000 in Dagenham North area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,200 up to £490,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Dagenham North 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 Dagenham North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£212,500
Semi-Detached2£355,000
Terraced39£372,000

10 years median price trend in Dagenham North

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Dagenham North.

Data Sources

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