Postcode RM8 1FH 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 moderate deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree Heath has a moderate 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 high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 14.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 1FH.
Becontree Heath near RM8 1FH 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £585,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 12 | £230,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £368,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £426,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1FH postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1FH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Atkar Superstore | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Atkar Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Romanesc Oltenia | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Oltenia |
| 0.2 mi | Turner's | Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ | Walking directions to Turner's |
| 0.2 mi | Hoo Hing | Heath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH | Walking directions to Hoo Hing |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM8 1FH, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.