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.
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.
Becontree East has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 71.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
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.
The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 61 ft away from RM8 3NP.
Becontree East near RM8 3NP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Dagenham Heathway located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5 | Dagenham Heathway | District | Walking directions to Dagenham Heathway |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £240,000 | £5,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £391,000 | £5,008 |
| Terraced | 50 | £383,500 | £5,166 |
10 year median price trend in Valence
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3NP.
In the RM8 3NP postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3NP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Local express day 1 | Thompson Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Local express day 1 |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | 265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
| 0.3 mi | Morrisons | 402 Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.4 mi | Shell | Althorne Way, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7FH | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.4 mi | Ramune | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD | Walking directions to Ramune |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM8 3NP, 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 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.
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.
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.
The closest station to RM8 3NP is Dagenham Heathway in TfL zone 5, about 1,595 m away, serving the District line.
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).
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.