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About

Heath ward sits in the northern part of the borough, characterised by extensive residential streets and several significant green spaces. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types from terraced homes to modern apartment developments. It is bordered by the A124 to the west and contains the grounds of Eastbrookend Country Park within its boundaries, providing a large natural area for recreation.

A notable feature is the historic Eastbrookend Discovery Centre, which serves as an educational hub within the park. The ward includes the sprawling grounds of the former Dagenham Sanatorium, with some original buildings still present. Transport links are provided by local bus routes connecting to nearby town centres and railway stations outside the ward's immediate area.

Area overview

On average Heath has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 125 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Heath is £60,569 per year. There are 4 schools in Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Heath is home to around 8,994 people, with a population density of about 8,322.4 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
125
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Heath Population
8,994
Population density
8,322.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
54.7(+76%)
Anti-social behaviour
28.91(+8%)
Vehicle crime
17.57(+88%)
Criminal damage and arson
9.67(+69%)
Drugs
9.45(+52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,436
38.2%
African
1,879
20.89%
Other White
940
10.45%
Bangladeshi
533
5.93%
Pakistani
348
3.87%
Total population: 8,995

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,163
32.58%
No qualifications
1,517
22.85%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
886
13.35%
Level 3 (A level)
881
13.27%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
705
10.62%
Total 16+ residents: 6,639

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,199
36.89%
Owns with a mortgage
899
27.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
520
16%
Owns outright
412
12.68%
Other social rented
116
3.57%
Total households: 3,250

Property prices in Heath

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £108,500 up to £580,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Heath in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Heath over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£515,000£4,560
Flats6£198,625£3,067
Semi-Detached7£400,000£4,556
Terraced28£385,000£5,241

10 years median price trend in Heath

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

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.