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RM8 3LF

Simmons Drive

Valence

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Detailed insights for RM8 3LF

Overview

Postcode RM8 3LF 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 Dagenham Heathway 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.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
73
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
41.5%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

8/10

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.

Crime level

6/10

Becontree East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 73.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.5%

Approximately 41.5% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from RM8 3LF.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree East near RM8 3LF has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM8 3LF
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miValence ParkLargeWalking directions to Valence Park

Area Profile

Population
430
Population density
13,522 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.23(+29%)
Anti-social behaviour
22.49(-16%)
Shoplifting
8.89(-12%)
Vehicle crime
6.8(-30%)
Burglary
6.28(+13%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
203
47.1%
African
100
23.2%
Other White
45
10.44%
Bangladeshi
15
3.48%
Pakistani
14
3.25%
Total population: 431

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
33.73%
No qualifications
59
17.61%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
54
16.12%
Level 3 (A level)
54
16.12%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.96%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
50
29.24%
Owns with a mortgage
40
23.39%
Shared ownership
27
15.79%
Private landlord or letting agency
21
12.28%
Other social rented
21
12.28%
Total households: 171

Property prices in Valence

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)

Price distribution by property type for Valence in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£237,500
Semi-Detached10£382,500
Terraced52£383,500

10 year median price trend in Valence

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valence.

Schools

In the RM8 3LF postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM8 3LF
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimarySouthwood Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryGrafton Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3LF

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM8 3LF
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miCo-op Wood LaneThompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NHWalking directions to Co-op Wood Lane
0.2 miLocal express day 1Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NHWalking directions to Local express day 1
0.5 miCo-op Food402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UUWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,399
Band B£1,632
Band C£1,865
Band D£2,098
Band E£2,564
Band F£3,031
Band G£3,497
Band H£4,196

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarkingE14001073
WardValenceE05014069
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Becontree EastE02000008
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 007EE01000082
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2003-07-01

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.