Postcode RM8 1SS 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 102.4 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,866 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 22.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 263 ft away from RM8 1SS.
Becontree North near RM8 1SS 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 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
Based on 78 recent sales, the median property price is £397,500 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 | 14 | £238,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £368,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £423,750 |
10 year median price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1SS postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.3 mi | Hoo Hing | Heath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH | Walking directions to Hoo Hing |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6PR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | NK News | Aston Mews, Redbridge, RM6 4AU | Walking directions to NK News |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | Green Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.