Property profile

26Lake Close

Map showing 26, Lake Close, Dagenham

Property Price
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Estimated sale price

£365,000

Terraced sold in Becontree

The box shows the middle 50% of terraced sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold05 Oct 2016
£285,000Change since last sale: +£78,000 (+27%)
Annualised change
+2.5% per yearBarking and Dagenham annualised change (terraced) since 2016: +2.9% per yearThis property's value is moving in line with the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £474 per sq ft
£536 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£61 per sq ft (+13%)
Local sold pricesMedian for terraced in Becontree
£400,000Estimate vs local median: −£37,000 (−9.2%)
How this estimate is calculated

Area360's automated valuation uses available property details, recorded sales and local market data to estimate a sale price. This automated estimate is a guide, not a survey, mortgage valuation or formal valuation. See the valuation methodology and limitations.

Estimate calculated .

Property facts

Property typeHouse / Mid-Terrace
TenureFreehold
Construction period1996-2002
Floor area63 m² / 678 sq ft
Rooms4 habitable / 4 heated
EPC ratingC
EPC inspection24 Jan 2014

Sales history

DatePriceChange
05 Oct 2016£285,000+145%
07 Sept 2001£116,500-

Local market

Property prices in Becontree

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£473
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £435K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £507,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Becontree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£430,000£433
Terraced29£400,000£474
Flats1£245,000£599

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Becontree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Becontree.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£315,000£322,500
2017£195,000£310,000£300,000
2018£165,000£350,000£320,000
2019£189,750£330,000£320,000
2020£253,000£357,500£313,000
2021£227,000£375,000£339,000
2022£220,500£402,500£382,500
2023£203,000£400,000£405,000
2024£212,500£385,000£380,000
2025£209,000£444,500£395,000
2026£245,000£410,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Becontree.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Becontree.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£411£364£405
2017£395£343£367
2018£341£367£374
2019£441£379£372
2020£379£387£396
2021£335£403£416
2022£453£436£445
2023£410£437£413
2024£402£449£446
2025£350£444£479
2026£599£467£474
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Becontree.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2TE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2TE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
01 Sept 20253, Lake Close, Dagenham, RM8 2TETerracedFreehold£375,000
04 Jul 20258, Lake Close, Dagenham, RM8 2TESemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
06 Jun 2025153, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3YHSemi-DetachedFreehold£370,000
24 Apr 20268, Winding Way, Dagenham, RM8 2TBTerracedFreehold£388,000
31 Mar 2025110, Winding Way, Dagenham, RM8 2TBTerracedFreehold£440,000

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
1 Lake Close, DagenhamFreehold62 m²£300,000 (2017)
3 Lake Close, DagenhamFreehold63 m²£375,000 (2025)
7, Lake Close, DagenhamFreehold76 m²£342,000 (2018)
8 Lake Close, DagenhamFreehold103 m²£480,000 (2025)
9 Lake Close, DagenhamFreehold76 m²£425,000 (2023)
11, Lake Close, DagenhamFreehold63 m²£172,000 (2013)
12 Lake Close, DagenhamFreehold63 m²£175,000 (2012)
14, Lake Close, DagenhamFreehold84 m²£326,000 (2017)
15 Lake Close, Dagenham-86 m²-
19, Lake Close, Dagenham-84 m²-

Area insights for RM8 2TE

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Overview

Postcode RM8 2TE is located in a major urban area, within the Becontree ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.8 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Becontree North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Becontree North has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 2TE.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree North near RM8 2TE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM8 2TE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.8 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Chadwell Heath
0.9 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM8 2TE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miValence ParkLargeWalking directions to Valence Park

Area Profile

Population
433
Population density
10,825 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.02(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-71%)
Vehicle crime
6.39(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-20%)
Burglary
3.65(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
156
36.03%
Other White
61
14.09%
African
47
10.85%
Pakistani
34
7.85%
Indian
33
7.62%
Total population: 433

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
101
29.71%
No qualifications
84
24.71%
Level 3 (A level)
48
14.12%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.06%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
32
9.41%
Total 16+ residents: 340

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
49
33.11%
Private landlord or letting agency
36
24.32%
Owns outright
25
16.89%
Social rents from council
24
16.22%
Other social rented
7
4.73%
Total households: 148

Schools

In the RM8 2TE postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM8 2TE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryValence Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.4 miPrimaryHenry Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2TE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM8 2TE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLondis286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TRWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miPremier ShopBecontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2ULWalking directions to Premier Shop
0.5 miTesco ExpressRowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XUWalking directions to Tesco Express