Postcode RM8 1RL 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 83.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree North is £45,400 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.4 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 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 83.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Becontree North is £45,400 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 233 ft away from RM8 1RL.
Becontree North near RM8 1RL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £560,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £238,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £406,000 |
| Terraced | 57 | £425,000 |
10 years price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1RL postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 16 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Curry Express | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | |
| 0.3 mi | Becontree BBQ | Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.