Postcode RM8 1BD is located in a major urban area, within the Valence ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 98.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 24% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.9 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,585 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 98.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 143 ft away from RM8 1BD.
Becontree Heath near RM8 1BD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £416,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 51 | £390,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 7 | £235,000 | £461 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £292,500 | £308,650 |
| 2017 | £212,500 | £330,000 | £305,000 |
| 2018 | £205,000 | £340,000 | £306,500 |
| 2019 | £188,500 | £327,500 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £216,250 | £332,500 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £193,500 | £340,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £221,000 | £425,250 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £267,500 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £221,500 | £402,500 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £235,000 | £395,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £258,000 | — | £380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £342 | £361 | £374 |
| 2017 | £362 | £384 | £378 |
| 2018 | £430 | £364 | £385 |
| 2019 | £409 | £397 | £388 |
| 2020 | £397 | £380 | £389 |
| 2021 | £354 | £469 | £416 |
| 2022 | £427 | £418 | £451 |
| 2023 | £404 | £443 | £448 |
| 2024 | £417 | £402 | £471 |
| 2025 | £465 | £451 | £470 |
| 2026 | £461 | — | £503 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 1BD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 1114, Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1BP | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 06 Jun 2025 | 1140, Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1BP | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 19 Jan 2026 | 1, Morris Road, Dagenham, RM8 3NU | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 7, Morris Road, Dagenham, RM8 3NU | Terraced | Freehold | £435,000 | |
| 14 Nov 2025 | 28, Homestead Road, Dagenham, RM8 3DT | Terraced | Freehold | £575,000 |
In the RM8 1BD postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1BD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Ramune | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD | Walking directions to Ramune |
| 0.1 mi | Aguona Express | 2-3 Cinema Parade, Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AA | Walking directions to Aguona Express |
| 0.1 mi | Shell | Althorne Way, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7FH | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 402 Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1BJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM8 1BD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Elizabeth Jones
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Kim Barti
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Syed Feroz Ghani
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 1BD records about 98 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM8 1BD in Becontree Heath is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RM8 1BD, including All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (Good), Grafton Primary School (Outstanding) and Robert Clack School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 1BD is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 1,467 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 1BD scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,585 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM8 1BD is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jane Elizabeth Jones (Labour Party), Kim Barti (Reform UK) and Syed Feroz Ghani (Labour Party).