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RM8 3UT

Bennetts Castle Lane

Becontree

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Detailed insights for RM8 3UT

Overview

Postcode RM8 3UT is located in a major urban area, within the Becontree ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.9 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
41.7%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

Becontree North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,264 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

4/10

Becontree North has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

41.7%

Approximately 41.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 129 ft away from RM8 3UT.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree North near RM8 3UT has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM8 3UT
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

5

Becontree

District

Walking directions to Becontree

Parks

No parks nearby

Area Profile

Population
461
Population density
11,616.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.02(-16%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.76(-71%)
Vehicle crime
6.39(-32%)
Criminal damage and arson
4.56(-20%)
Burglary
3.65(-33%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
154
33.7%
African
83
18.16%
Bangladeshi
41
8.97%
Other Asian
33
7.22%
Other White
33
7.22%
Total population: 457

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
146
39.57%
Level 4+ (Degree)
89
24.12%
Level 3 (A level)
44
11.92%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
36
9.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
8.13%
Total 16+ residents: 369

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
55
39.57%
Owns with a mortgage
36
25.9%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
17.99%
Owns outright
16
11.51%
Other forms of private rent
4
2.88%
Total households: 139

Property prices in Becontree

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£473
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£378K – £435K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £507,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Becontree over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£430,000£433
Terraced29£400,000£474
Flats1£245,000£599

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Becontree

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Becontree.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£185,000£315,000£322,500
2017£195,000£310,000£300,000
2018£165,000£350,000£320,000
2019£189,750£330,000£320,000
2020£253,000£357,500£313,000
2021£227,000£375,000£339,000
2022£220,500£402,500£382,500
2023£203,000£400,000£405,000
2024£212,500£385,000£380,000
2025£209,000£444,500£395,000
2026£245,000£410,000£400,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Becontree.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Becontree.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£411£364£405
2017£395£343£367
2018£341£367£374
2019£441£379£372
2020£379£387£396
2021£335£403£416
2022£453£436£445
2023£410£437£413
2024£402£449£446
2025£350£444£479
2026£599£467£474
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Becontree.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Becontree in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3UT.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3UT
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Jun 20253, Babington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XLTerracedFreehold£400,000
29 Jul 20259, Bowes Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XJTerracedFreehold£360,000
24 Apr 202687, Campden Crescent, Dagenham, RM8 2SATerracedFreehold£420,000
16 Oct 202535, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3NDTerracedFreehold£520,000
19 Mar 202627, Goring Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 2ADTerracedFreehold£375,000

Schools

In the RM8 3UT postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM8 3UT
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryThe St Teresa Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.2 miPrimaryRoding Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miNot applicableAlamiyah SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3UT

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM8 3UT
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPremier ShopBecontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2ULWalking directions to Premier Shop
0.4 miLondis286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TRWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miLidl807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DBWalking directions to Lidl
0.5 miCo-op Food402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UUWalking directions to Co-op Food

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.

Band A£1,466
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,199
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,176
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,397

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for RM8 3UT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Edna Fergus

Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Muhammad Saleem

Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nesil Caliskan

Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarkingE14001073
WardBecontreeE05014057
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Becontree NorthE02006799
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 023BE01000020
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM8 3UT

Is RM8 3UT (Becontree North) safe?

The area around RM8 3UT records about 51 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.

What is the average house price near RM8 3UT?

The median sale price around RM8 3UT in Becontree North is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM8 3UT?

There are 20 schools close to RM8 3UT, including The St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Roding Primary School (Good) and Alamiyah School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM8 3UT?

The closest station to RM8 3UT is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,375 m away, serving the District line.

How deprived is the area around RM8 3UT?

RM8 3UT scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,264 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM8 3UT (Becontree North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM8 3UT is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Edna Fergus (Labour Party) and Muhammad Saleem (Labour Party).