Postcode RM8 1FB 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 average crime levels, with around 64.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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.
Becontree Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,786 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree Heath has an average crime rate, with approximately 64.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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 51 ft away from RM8 1FB.
Becontree Heath near RM8 1FB 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 |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £463 per square foot) in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £455,000 | £470 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £439,000 | £516 |
| Terraced | 78 | £430,000 | £469 |
| Flats | 13 | £235,000 | £362 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,500 | £360,000 | £340,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £377,497 | £362,500 |
| 2018 | £272,500 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | £205,000 | £331,000 | £337,000 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £325,000 | £355,000 |
| 2021 | £233,500 | £360,000 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | £260,250 | £433,000 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | £243,000 | £385,000 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £417,500 | £415,000 |
| 2025 | £236,000 | £388,000 | £430,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £450,000 | £421,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £303 | £385 | £341 |
| 2017 | £357 | £329 | £348 |
| 2018 | £365 | £451 | £374 |
| 2019 | £359 | £365 | £387 |
| 2020 | £363 | £370 | £406 |
| 2021 | £391 | £424 | £415 |
| 2022 | £405 | £499 | £467 |
| 2023 | £381 | £428 | £460 |
| 2024 | £372 | £478 | £449 |
| 2025 | £380 | £536 | £469 |
| 2026 | £362 | £521 | £464 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 1FB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | Flat 4, Ruby Court, 16, Emerald Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 1LN | Flats | Leasehold | £155,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 18, Emerald Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 1LH | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2026 | 3, James Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 48, James Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1LJ | Terraced | Freehold | £550,000 | |
| 20 Jun 2025 | 24, Temple Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1LL | Terraced | Freehold | £418,000 |
In the RM8 1FB postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1FB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1BJ | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.1 mi | Aguona Express | 2-3 Cinema Parade, Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AA | Walking directions to Aguona Express |
| 0.1 mi | Savewise | 30 Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1BB | Walking directions to Savewise |
| 0.1 mi | Ramune | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD | Walking directions to Ramune |
| 0.1 mi | Shell | Althorne Way, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7FH | Walking directions to Shell |
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 1FB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Achilleos
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Mukhtar Yusuf
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Rubina Siddiqui
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 1FB records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1FB in Becontree Heath is £420,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 14 schools close to RM8 1FB, including All Saints Catholic School and Technology College (Good), Robert Clack School (Good) and William Bellamy Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 1FB is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 1,470 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 1FB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,786 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 1FB is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Achilleos (Labour Party), Mukhtar Yusuf (Labour Party) and Rubina Siddiqui (Labour Party).