Postcode RM8 1DH is located in a major urban area, within the Whalebone ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region , and forms part of the Becontree Heath area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 50.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.6 miles away. There are 17 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 10,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 32% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 50.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 26.9% 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 of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from RM8 1DH.
Becontree Heath near RM8 1DH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £392,500 in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £100,000 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 14 | £238,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £362,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £415,000 |
10 years price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1DH postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 17 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.