Postcode RM8 1JA is located in a major urban area, within the Whalebone ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Chadwell Heath East area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 62.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Chadwell Heath East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,544 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Chadwell Heath East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 62.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Chadwell Heath East is £64,687 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 161 ft away from RM8 1JA.
Chadwell Heath East near RM8 1JA 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £408,500 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 | 13 | £240,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £370,000 |
| Terraced | 60 | £430,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1JA postcode area, located within Chadwell Heath East, there are 9 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
14 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1JA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.1 mi | Corner shop-(lotto and Oyster) | Grosvenor Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1NL | Walking directions to Corner shop-(lotto and Oyster) |
| 0.2 mi | Upolanka | Gray Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BB | Walking directions to Upolanka |
| 0.2 mi | Global Foods Ltd | Gray Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BB | Walking directions to Global Foods Ltd |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 79A Whalebone Lane South, London, RM8 1AJ | Walking directions to Lidl |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.