Postcode RM8 3XT 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 Chadwell Heath, about 0.6 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
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.
Becontree North has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 43.4% 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 per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3XT.
Becontree North near RM8 3XT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
| 0.5 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
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.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £430,000 | £433 |
| Terraced | 29 | £400,000 | £474 |
| Flats | 1 | £245,000 | £599 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3XT.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 Aug 2025 | 58, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XT | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 09 Oct 2025 | 40, Haydon Road, Dagenham, RM8 2PB | Terraced | Freehold | £462,000 | |
| 12 Aug 2025 | 17, Hynton Road, Dagenham, RM8 2JS | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 14 Jan 2026 | 347A, Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 76, Manor Square, Dagenham, RM8 3SA | Terraced | Freehold | £410,000 |
In the RM8 3XT postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 3XT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Rowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 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 3XT, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edna Fergus
Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026
Muhammad Saleem
Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 3XT 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.
The median sale price around RM8 3XT in Becontree North is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 3XT, including St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Henry Green Primary School (Good) and Valence Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 3XT is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 999 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 3XT 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).
The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM8 3XT 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).