Postcode RM8 3EL 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 moderate crime levels, with around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath 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 low crime rate, with approximately 48.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 282 ft away from RM8 3EL.
Becontree Heath near RM8 3EL 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| 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 3EL 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 3EL
| 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 |
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.3 mi | Ramune | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD | Walking directions to Ramune |
| 0.3 mi | Shell | Althorne Way, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7FH | Walking directions to Shell |
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: 16/01/2026.