Postcode RM8 3SJ 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 low crime levels, with around 55.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 57% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree East has a low crime rate, with approximately 55.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.9% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3SJ.
Becontree East near RM8 3SJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Becontree located about 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) in Valence area, with individual transactions ranging from £182,000 up to £575,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £416,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 51 | £390,000 | £494 |
| Flats | 7 | £235,000 | £461 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £292,500 | £308,650 |
| 2017 | £212,500 | £330,000 | £305,000 |
| 2018 | £205,000 | £340,000 | £306,500 |
| 2019 | £188,500 | £327,500 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £216,250 | £332,500 | £315,000 |
| 2021 | £193,500 | £340,000 | £335,000 |
| 2022 | £221,000 | £425,250 | £365,000 |
| 2023 | £267,500 | £375,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £221,500 | £402,500 | £360,000 |
| 2025 | £235,000 | £395,000 | £390,000 |
| 2026 | £258,000 | — | £380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £342 | £361 | £374 |
| 2017 | £362 | £384 | £378 |
| 2018 | £430 | £364 | £385 |
| 2019 | £409 | £397 | £388 |
| 2020 | £397 | £380 | £389 |
| 2021 | £354 | £469 | £416 |
| 2022 | £427 | £418 | £451 |
| 2023 | £404 | £443 | £448 |
| 2024 | £417 | £402 | £471 |
| 2025 | £465 | £451 | £470 |
| 2026 | £461 | — | £503 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3SJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | 32, Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, RM8 3SJ | Flats | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | 58, Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, RM8 3SJ | Semi-Detached | Leasehold | £255,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2025 | 78, Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, RM8 3SJ | Terraced | Freehold | £373,000 | |
| 05 Jun 2026 | 81, Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, RM8 3SL | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 55, Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, RM8 3SL | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £465,000 |
In the RM8 3SJ postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3SJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM8 3SJ, 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 3SJ records about 56 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 3SJ in Becontree East is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 3SJ, including Southwood Primary School (Good), The St Teresa Catholic Primary School and Roding Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 3SJ is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,562 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 3SJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,814 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM8 3SJ is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Jane Elizabeth Jones (Labour Party), Kim Barti (Reform UK) and Syed Feroz Ghani (Labour Party).