Which supermarkets are close to RM8 1EP?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Atkar Superstore

What's the average income in Becontree Heath?

Average resident income is about £48,100 per year.

What's the nearest station to RM8 1EP and how far is it?

The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.6 miles away; there are 1 stations nearby.

Is RM8 1EP at risk of flooding?

No risk of flooding, score 0/10.

Which ward and council is RM8 1EP in?

RM8 1EP is in Whalebone ward, Barking and Dagenham council (London).

How safe is Becontree Heath (RM8 1EP)?

Crime level is high with about 119.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in Becontree Heath near RM8 1EP.

What are house prices in Becontree Heath?

Based on 78 recent sales, the median price is £397,500.

What schools are near RM8 1EP and how are they rated?

There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 2 Outstanding and 9 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 4 Good.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Becontree Heath is 343 with density 14595.7 per km².

Are there parks near RM8 1EP?

Yes - 1 parks; the nearest large park is Valence Park about 0.5 miles away.

How much social housing is near RM8 1EP?

About 30.8% on this street and 25.1% across the surrounding area.

Postcode insights

RM8 1EP

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Whalebone

Barking and Dagenham

England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Becontree Heath / Whalebone / RM8 1EP

Overview

Postcode RM8 1EP 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 high crime levels, with around 119.8 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 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Valence Park.

Crime rate

8/10

Crimes per 1k residents

120

Deprivation level

7/10

Income level

2/10

Social housing

30.8%

Connectivity

3/10

Flood Risk

No risk

Noise Level

No noise

Deprivation level

7/10

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.

Crime level

8/10

Becontree Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 119.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

30.8%

Approximately 30.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 1EP.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree Heath near RM8 1EP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.6 mi	5	Chadwell Heath	Elizabeth

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.5 mi	Valence Park	Large

Area Profile

Population

343

Population density

14,595.7 per km²

Demographics

British

28.95%

Indian

25.15%

Pakistani

11.4%

Other White

7.6%

African

7.02%

Total population: 342

Housing

Owns with a mortgage

38.32%

Other social rented

19.63%

Social rents from council

11.21%

Shared ownership

11.21%

Private landlord or letting agency

10.28%

Total households: 107

Property prices in Whalebone

Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £560,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	16	£238,000	£97,500	£201,000	£255,000	£296,250
Semi-Detached	5	£406,000	£337,800	£365,000	£485,000	£497,000
Terraced	57	£425,000	£314,000	£380,000	£460,000	£509,600

10 years price trend in Whalebone

Schools

In the RM8 1EP postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.4 mi	Primary	Grafton Primary School	Community school	Outstanding
0.5 mi	Secondary	All Saints Catholic School and Technology College	Voluntary aided school	Good
0.5 mi	Primary	Valence Primary School	Community school	Good

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Atkar Superstore	Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL
0.2 mi	Magazin Romanesc Oltenia	Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL
0.2 mi	Turner's	Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ
0.2 mi	Asda	Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT
0.2 mi	Lidl	79A Whalebone Lane South, London, RM8 1AJ

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Beacon Tree	Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PH
0.5 mi	The Three Travellers	Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7DS

Distance	Name	Address
0.2 mi	Curry Express	Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL
0.2 mi	Becontree BBQ	Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ
0.2 mi	Upper Grill	931 Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1DJ
0.2 mi	New China Gold	939 Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1DJ
0.2 mi	McDonald's	Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT

Distance	Name	Address
0.3 mi	Mastaa-Care Pharmacy	The Broadway, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BJ
0.3 mi	Andrew Bass Pharmacy	Green Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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