Postcode RM8 3LP 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 high crime levels, with around 103.2 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 1.0 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 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 5,874 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.2 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 27.0% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from RM8 3LP.
Becontree East near RM8 3LP 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 1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 73 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 | 4 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £400,000 |
| Terraced | 58 | £382,000 |
10 year median price trend in Valence
In the RM8 3LP postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3LP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | Thompson Road, Barking and 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/12/2025.