Postcode RM8 3PP 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 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.8 miles away. There are 14 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 69.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 30.0% 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 of residents in Becontree Heath is £48,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3PP.
Becontree Heath near RM8 3PP 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 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 66 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £207,500 up to £485,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £227,500 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £402,500 |
| Terraced | 52 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Valence
In the RM8 3PP postcode area, located within Becontree Heath, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3PP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Turner's | Wood Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1DJ | Walking directions to Turner's |
| 0.1 mi | Magazin Romanesc Oltenia | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Magazin Romanesc Oltenia |
| 0.1 mi | Atkar Superstore | Fordyke Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1PL | Walking directions to Atkar Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Ramune | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1BD | Walking directions to Ramune |
| 0.3 mi | Aguona Express | 2-3 Cinema Parade, Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AA | Walking directions to Aguona Express |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.