Postcode RM8 3JJ 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 North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.6 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3JJ.
Becontree North near RM8 3JJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £416,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 51 | £390,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 7 | £235,000 | £461 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £292,500 | £308,650 |
| 2017 | £212,500 | £330,000 | £305,000 |
| 2018 | £205,000 | £340,000 | £306,500 |
| 2019 | £188,500 | £327,500 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £216,250 | £332,500 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £193,500 | £340,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £221,000 | £425,250 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £267,500 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £221,500 | £402,500 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £235,000 | £395,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £258,000 | — | £380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £342 | £361 | £374 |
| 2017 | £362 | £384 | £378 |
| 2018 | £430 | £364 | £385 |
| 2019 | £409 | £397 | £388 |
| 2020 | £397 | £380 | £389 |
| 2021 | £354 | £469 | £416 |
| 2022 | £427 | £418 | £451 |
| 2023 | £404 | £443 | £448 |
| 2024 | £417 | £402 | £471 |
| 2025 | £465 | £451 | £470 |
| 2026 | £461 | — | £503 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3JJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2025 | 20, Warrington Road, Dagenham, RM8 3JH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £447,500 | |
| 27 Aug 2025 | 37, Warrington Road, Dagenham, RM8 3JH | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 26 Mar 2025 | 6, Warrington Road, Dagenham, RM8 3JH | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 30 Jan 2026 | 47, Bonham Road, Dagenham, RM8 3BD | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 465, Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3JA | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 |
In the RM8 3JJ postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3JJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Atkar Superstore | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Atkar Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Magazin Romanesc Oltenia | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Oltenia |
| 0.3 mi | Turner's | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Turner's |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM8 3JJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jane Elizabeth Jones
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Kim Barti
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Syed Feroz Ghani
Valence - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 3JJ records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM8 3JJ in Becontree North is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 3JJ, including Valence Primary School (Good), Henry Green Primary School (Good) and Grafton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 3JJ is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 918 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 3JJ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,925 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM8 3JJ is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jane Elizabeth Jones (Labour Party), Kim Barti (Reform UK) and Syed Feroz Ghani (Labour Party).