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RM8 1TP

Valence

Barking and Dagenham

England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Becontree North / Valence / 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 moderate crime levels, with around 95.2 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
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
95
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

6/10

Becontree North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 95.2 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.

DistanceZoneNameLines
0.2 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

0.8 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Parks

No parks nearby

Property prices in Valence

Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £455,000.

By property type (last year):
TypeSalesMedian
Flats4£217,500
Semi-Detached9£400,000
Terraced50£375,000

10 years price trend in Valence

Schools

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

DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryHenry Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miSecondaryMayfield SchoolFoundation school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryChadwell Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

DistanceNameAddress
0.1 miChadwell Express76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD
0.3 miNK NewsAston Mews, Redbridge, RM6 4AU
0.4 miHoo HingHeath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH
0.4 miTesco ExpressHigh Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6PR
0.4 miTesco ExpressGreen Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1XU

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.