Postcode RM8 1TR 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 high crime levels, with around 80.2 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree North has a 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 80.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 321 ft away from RM8 1TR.
Becontree North near RM8 1TR 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 |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
Based on 82 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 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 | 12 | £230,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £368,000 |
| Terraced | 64 | £426,000 |
10 year median price trend in Whalebone
In the RM8 1TR postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1TR
| 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 | NK News | Aston Mews, Redbridge, RM6 4AU | Walking directions to NK News |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Express | High Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6PR | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | High Road, Redbridge, RM6 4FN | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
Elected local representatives for RM8 1TR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Achilleos
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Mukhtar Yusuf
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Rubina Siddiqui
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.