Postcode RM8 1UA 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,385 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% 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 40.8% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 296 ft away from RM8 1UA.
Becontree North near RM8 1UA 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £416,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 51 | £390,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 7 | £235,000 | £461 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £292,500 | £308,650 |
| 2017 | £212,500 | £330,000 | £305,000 |
| 2018 | £205,000 | £340,000 | £306,500 |
| 2019 | £188,500 | £327,500 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £216,250 | £332,500 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £193,500 | £340,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £221,000 | £425,250 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £267,500 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £221,500 | £402,500 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £235,000 | £395,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £258,000 | — | £380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £342 | £361 | £374 |
| 2017 | £362 | £384 | £378 |
| 2018 | £430 | £364 | £385 |
| 2019 | £409 | £397 | £388 |
| 2020 | £397 | £380 | £389 |
| 2021 | £354 | £469 | £416 |
| 2022 | £427 | £418 | £451 |
| 2023 | £404 | £443 | £448 |
| 2024 | £417 | £402 | £471 |
| 2025 | £465 | £451 | £470 |
| 2026 | £461 | — | £503 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 1UA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Feb 2026 | 118, Baron Road, Dagenham, RM8 1UA | Terraced | Freehold | £402,500 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 184, Valence Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1TJ | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 37, Chittys Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1UP | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 155, Valence Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1TS | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 47, Greenway, Dagenham, RM8 1UL | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the RM8 1UA postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1UA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Rowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM8 1UA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Elizabeth Jones
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Kim Barti
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Syed Feroz Ghani
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 1UA records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM8 1UA in Becontree North is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 1UA, including Henry Green Primary School (Good), Mayfield School (Good) and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 1UA is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 566 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 1UA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,385 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM8 1UA is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jane Elizabeth Jones (Labour Party), Kim Barti (Reform UK) and Syed Feroz Ghani (Labour Party).