Postcode RM8 3EP 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 high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 101.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree East is £42,100 per year. The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 1.0 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,100 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has a high crime rate, with approximately 101.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 28.3% 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 of residents in Becontree East is £42,100 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from RM8 3EP.
Becontree East near RM8 3EP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 73 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 | 4 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £382,000 |
10 year median price trend in Valence
In the RM8 3EP postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3EP
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Turner's | Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ | Walking directions to Turner's |
| 0.4 mi | Magazin Romanesc Oltenia | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Oltenia |
| 0.4 mi | Atkar Superstore | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Atkar Superstore |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.