Postcode RM8 1RB 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 North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 64.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,373 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 64.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 1RB.
Becontree North near RM8 1RB 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 1RB postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Hoo Hing | Heath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH | Walking directions to Hoo Hing |
| 0.4 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
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.