Postcode RM8 3XP 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree North is £45,400 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 1.0 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,520 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 17% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a low crime rate, with approximately 59.8 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
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.
The average income of residents in Becontree North is £45,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3XP.
Becontree North near RM8 3XP 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 28 | £379,000 |
10 year median price trend in Becontree
In the RM8 3XP postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3XP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.