Postcode RM8 3XB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 17 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 27.7% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 138 ft away from RM8 3XB.
Becontree East near RM8 3XB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 3XB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Aug 2025 | 510, Valence Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3QH | Terraced | Freehold | £335,000 | |
| 07 Mar 2025 | 524, Valence Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3QH | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | 531, Valence Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3RH | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 17 Dec 2025 | 247, Bonham Road, Dagenham, RM8 3BP | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 18 Jul 2025 | 32, Bushgrove Road, Dagenham, RM8 3SJ | Flats | Freehold | £400,000 |
In the RM8 3XB postcode area, located within Becontree East, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3XB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
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 3XB, 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 3XB 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 3XB 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 3XB, including Southwood Primary School (Good), Roding Primary School (Good) and The St Teresa Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 3XB is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,422 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 3XB 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 3XB 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).