Postcode RM8 1QS 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 42.7 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 16 primary and 5 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 42.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 1QS.
Becontree Heath near RM8 1QS 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
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 1QS postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 16 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1QS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Atkar Superstore | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Atkar Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc Oltenia | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Oltenia |
| 0.1 mi | Turner's | Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ | Walking directions to Turner's |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 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: 16/01/2026.