Postcode RM8 3AD 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 Heath area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 45.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 1.0 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree Heath has a very low crime rate, with approximately 45.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 212 ft away from RM8 3AD.
Becontree Heath near RM8 3AD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £402,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Valence
In the RM8 3AD postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3AD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
| 0.1 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 402 Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Ramune | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD | Walking directions to Ramune |
| 0.4 mi | Shell | Althorne Way, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7FH | Walking directions to Shell |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.