Postcode RM8 3HU 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 75.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree East is £42,100 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 17 primary and 4 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 3,557 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 75.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 35.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3HU.
Becontree East near RM8 3HU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £375,000 in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £450,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 5 | £220,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 49 | £380,000 |
10 years price trend in Valence
In the RM8 3HU postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 17 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Beacon Tree | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PH | |
| 0.4 mi | The Cherry Tree | Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3LJ |
| Distance | Name | Address | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Curry Express | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | |
| 0.3 mi | Becontree BBQ | Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ | |
| 0.3 mi | Upper Grill | 931 Green Lane, Dagenham, RM8 1DJ |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.