Postcode RM8 3LB 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 moderate crime levels, with around 73.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.9 miles away. There are 15 primary and 4 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 moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population 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 per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3LB.
Becontree East near RM8 3LB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 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 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 3LB postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 15 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3LB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Atkar Superstore | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Atkar Superstore |
| 0.5 mi | Magazin Romanesc Oltenia | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Oltenia |
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.