Postcode RM8 3PB 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 high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 48.4 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 0.7 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 Heath has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,152 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree Heath has a low crime rate, with approximately 48.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.5% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3PB.
Becontree Heath near RM8 3PB 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 3PB.
In the RM8 3PB postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3PB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Atkar Superstore | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Atkar Superstore |
| 0.2 mi | Magazin Romanesc Oltenia | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Oltenia |
| 0.2 mi | Turner's | Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ | Walking directions to Turner's |
| 0.4 mi | Ramune | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD | Walking directions to Ramune |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Wood Lane | 265-267 Winmill Rd, Dagenham, RM8 3NH | Walking directions to Co-op Wood Lane |
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 3PB, 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
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 3PB records about 48 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England — it scores 3 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 3PB in Becontree Heath is £380,000 (about £5,054 per square metre) based on 67 registered sales — HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RM8 3PB, including Grafton Primary School (Outstanding), Valence Primary School (Good) and Five Elms Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 3PB is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 1,130 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 3PB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,152 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.