Postcode RM8 3LU is located in a major urban area, within the Valence area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree East area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 76.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 41% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year. The median sale price in Valence is £382,500 (around £477 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £365,000 and £410,000. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 1 miles away. There are 17 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 7,165 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has a high crime rate, with approximately 76.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.7% 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 3LU.
Becontree East near RM8 3LU 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 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £382,500 (about £477 per square foot) in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £416,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 57 | £390,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 7 | £235,000 | £364 |
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 | £225,000 | £395,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £256,500 | £377,000 | £387,500 |
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 | £428 | £451 | £470 |
| 2026 | £416 | £493 | £501 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun 2026 | 53, Aylmer Road, Dagenham, RM8 3LP | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 67, Aylmer Road, Dagenham, RM8 3LP | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | 12, Agnes Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 3BS | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 13 Mar 2026 | 225, Bonham Road, Dagenham, RM8 3BL | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 05 Jan 2026 | 332, Bonham Road, Dagenham, RM8 3BP | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 |
In the RM8 3LU postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Southwood Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
Southwood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Valence Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Nov 2014. | |
Valence Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Nov 2014
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| 0.4 mi | All-through | The Sydney Russell School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
The Sydney Russell School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM8 3LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | 265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
| 0.4 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
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 3LU, 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 3LU records about 77 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3LU in Valence is £382,500 (about £477 per square foot) based on 74 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 3LU, including Southwood Primary School (Good), Valence Primary School (Good) and The Sydney Russell School (Outstanding). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM8 3LU is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 1,595 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 3LU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,165 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 3LU 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).