Postcode RM8 3NU 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 Heath area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 96.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 1.0 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree Heath has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,126 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 13% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree Heath has a high crime rate, with approximately 96.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree Heath is £65,001 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 168 ft away from RM8 3NU.
Becontree Heath near RM8 3NU 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 |
Based on 68 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 | 6 | £237,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £382,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £383,500 |
10 year median price trend in Valence
In the RM8 3NU postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3NU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Morrisons | 402 Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7RA | Walking directions to Morrisons |
| 0.1 mi | Shell | Althorne Way, Barking and Dagenham, RM10 7FH | Walking directions to Shell |
| 0.1 mi | Ramune | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD | Walking directions to Ramune |
| 0.1 mi | Aguona Express | 2-3 Cinema Parade, Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AA | Walking directions to Aguona Express |
| 0.2 mi | Iceland | Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1FB | Walking directions to Iceland |
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.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.