Postcode RM8 3LJ 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 average crime levels, with around 71.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 45% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,446 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has an average crime rate, with approximately 71.7 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 43 ft away from RM8 3LJ.
Becontree East near RM8 3LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Becontree located about 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 1 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 3LJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 2025 | 32, Aidan Close, Dagenham, RM8 3LE | Flats | Leasehold | £165,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 55, Aidan Close, Dagenham, RM8 3LE | Flats | Leasehold | £182,000 | |
| 13 Aug 2025 | 121, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3NA | Terraced | Freehold | £420,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 5, Adomar Road, Dagenham, RM8 3LR | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 53, Aylmer Road, Dagenham, RM8 3LP | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 |
In the RM8 3LJ postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3LJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | 265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
| 0.3 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 3LJ, 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
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 3LJ records about 72 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 3LJ in Becontree East is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RM8 3LJ, including Southwood Primary School (Good), The Sydney Russell School (Good) and Valence Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 3LJ is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,547 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 3LJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,446 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM8 3LJ is Nesil Caliskan (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).