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RM8 3NP

Wood Lane

Valence

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Detailed insights for RM8 3NP

Overview

Postcode RM8 3NP 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 71.7 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
72
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
31%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

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 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

31%

Approximately 31.0% 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.

Income level

2/10

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

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from RM8 3NP.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree East near RM8 3NP 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 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM8 3NP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
1 mi

5

Dagenham Heathway

District

Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM8 3NP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miValence ParkLargeWalking directions to Valence Park

Area Profile

Population
348
Population density
11,409.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.13(+20%)
Anti-social behaviour
21.97(-18%)
Vehicle crime
5.75(-39%)
Burglary
5.23(-4%)
Drugs
5.23(-16%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
152
43.55%
African
68
19.48%
Other White
29
8.31%
Bangladeshi
22
6.3%
Other Black
15
4.3%
Total population: 349

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
76
29.57%
No qualifications
65
25.29%
Level 3 (A level)
43
16.73%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
37
14.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
14
5.45%
Total 16+ residents: 257

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
37
29.37%
Social rents from council
35
27.78%
Owns with a mortgage
33
26.19%
Owns outright
12
9.52%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Valence

Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £575,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats7£240,000£5,000
Semi-Detached10£391,000£5,008
Terraced50£383,500£5,166

10 year median price trend in Valence

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3NP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3NP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jul 2025333, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3NPFlatsLeasehold£207,500
25 Jul 20256, Nicholas Road, Dagenham, RM8 3EBTerracedFreehold£410,000
01 Apr 2026296A, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM9 5TBFlatsLeasehold£210,000
05 Sept 2025302, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM9 5TBSemi-DetachedFreehold£300,000
20 Jun 2025326, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM9 5TBTerracedFreehold£382,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM8 3NP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryFive Elms Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimarySt Joseph's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miNot applicableTrinity SchoolCommunity special school

Outstanding

Local amenities

10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3NP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM8 3NP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miLocal express day 1Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NHWalking directions to Local express day 1
0.1 miCo-op Wood Lane265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NHWalking directions to Co-op Wood Lane
0.3 miMorrisons402 Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7RAWalking directions to Morrisons
0.4 miShellAlthorne Way, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7FHWalking directions to Shell
0.4 miRamuneBecontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BDWalking directions to Ramune

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.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM8 3NP, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Elizabeth Jones

Valence - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kim Barti

Valence - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Syed Feroz Ghani

Valence - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nesil Caliskan

Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

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 Introduced1980-01-01

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Frequently asked questions about RM8 3NP

Is RM8 3NP (Becontree East) safe?

The area around RM8 3NP 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.

What is the average house price near RM8 3NP?

The median sale price around RM8 3NP in Becontree East is £380,000 (about £5,054 per square metre) based on 67 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM8 3NP?

There are 18 schools close to RM8 3NP, including Five Elms Primary School (Good), St Joseph's Catholic Primary School (Good) and Trinity School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM8 3NP?

The closest station to RM8 3NP is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 1,595 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM8 3NP?

RM8 3NP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,100 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.