Postcode RM8 3BL 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 46.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.9 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,111 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3BL.
Becontree East near RM8 3BL 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £520,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £237,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £382,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £383,500 |
10 year median price trend in Valence
In the RM8 3BL postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3BL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.