Postcode RM8 1UJ 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 average crime levels, with around 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 53% 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 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
Becontree North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,725 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has an average crime rate, with approximately 61 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 135 ft away from RM8 1UJ.
Becontree North near RM8 1UJ 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 |
| 0.7 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
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 1UJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Oct 2025 | 77, Burnside Road, Dagenham, RM8 1YD | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 9, Peacock Close, Dagenham, RM8 1YN | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | 47, Greenway, Dagenham, RM8 1UL | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 12 Jun 2025 | 693A, Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1UU | Other | Freehold | £233,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 34, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XU | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 |
In the RM8 1UJ postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1UJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Rowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.5 mi | Masala Bazaar | 850-860 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4HX | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar |
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 1UJ, 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 1UJ records about 61 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 1UJ 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 1UJ, including Henry Green Primary School (Good), St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Mayfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 1UJ is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 703 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 1UJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,725 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 1UJ 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).