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RM8 1TP

Valence

Barking and Dagenham

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Detailed insights for RM8 1TP

Overview

Postcode RM8 1TP is located in a major urban area, within the Valence 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 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
102
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
46.8%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

7/10

Becontree North has a high crime rate, with approximately 102.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

46.8%

Approximately 46.8% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Becontree North is £45,400 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 128 ft away from RM8 1TP.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree North near RM8 1TP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.2 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM8 1TP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Chadwell Heath
0.8 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
378
Population density
11,250 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
40.85%
Other White
46
12.2%
African
37
9.81%
Bangladeshi
33
8.75%
Indian
31
8.22%
Total population: 377

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
37
24.03%
Owns with a mortgage
35
22.73%
Social rents from council
35
22.73%
Private landlord or letting agency
27
17.53%
Owns outright
15
9.74%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Valence

Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £485,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Valence in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£227,500
Semi-Detached10£402,500
Terraced52£380,000

10 year median price trend in Valence

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valence.

Schools

In the RM8 1TP postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM8 1TP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHenry Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMayfield SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChadwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1TP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM8 1TP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miChadwell Express76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TDWalking directions to Chadwell Express
0.3 miNK NewsAston Mews, Redbridge, RM6 4AUWalking directions to NK News
0.4 miHoo HingHeath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LHWalking directions to Hoo Hing
0.4 miTesco ExpressHigh Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6PRWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.4 miTesco ExpressGreen Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1XUWalking directions to Tesco Express

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.