Postcode RM8 1ST 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 79.7 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 0.3 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 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 1ST.
Becontree North near RM8 1ST 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 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 £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 1ST 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 1ST
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.4 mi | Hoo Hing | Heath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH | Walking directions to Hoo Hing |
| 0.4 mi | Atkar Superstore | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Atkar Superstore |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Magazin Romanesc Oltenia | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Oltenia |
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.