Postcode RM8 3DS 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 high crime levels, with around 114.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 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 4,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 114.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 29.8% 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.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 301 ft away from RM8 3DS.
Becontree Heath near RM8 3DS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 63 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £185,000 up to £455,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £217,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 50 | £375,000 |
10 years price trend in Valence
In the RM8 3DS postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.