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RM8 3YB

Bennetts Castle Lane

Valence

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Detailed insights for RM8 3YB

Overview

Postcode RM8 3YB 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 average crime levels, with around 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 Chadwell Heath, about 0.7 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
50.8%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

8/10

Becontree East has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,771 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

Becontree East has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

50.8%

Approximately 50.8% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Becontree East is £61,478 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 3YB.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree East near RM8 3YB 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 Chadwell Heath located about 0.7 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM8 3YB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

5

Chadwell Heath

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Chadwell Heath
0.9 mi

4

Goodmayes

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Goodmayes

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM8 3YB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miValence ParkLargeWalking directions to Valence Park

Area Profile

Population
307
Population density
10,000 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
32.49(+5%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.93(-33%)
Criminal damage and arson
7.28(+27%)
Vehicle crime
7.28(-22%)
Public order
2.24(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
121
39.29%
Other White
40
12.99%
Bangladeshi
34
11.04%
African
30
9.74%
Indian
22
7.14%
Total population: 308

Economics

Education (age 16+)

No qualifications
63
26.58%
Level 4+ (Degree)
56
23.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
48
20.25%
Level 3 (A level)
28
11.81%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
23
9.7%
Total 16+ residents: 237

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
59
46.83%
Owns with a mortgage
21
16.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
15.08%
Owns outright
16
12.7%
Other social rented
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

Property prices in Valence

Median price£386,000
Price per sq ft£482
Sales (last 12 months)66
Typical range (middle 50%)£363K – £410K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Valence over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached8£416,000£465
Terraced51£390,000£494
Flats7£235,000£461

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Valence

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valence.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Valence.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valence.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Valence.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 3YB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
04 Jun 202632, Neville Road, Dagenham, RM8 3QSTerracedFreehold£365,000
15 Jul 20255, Neville Road, Dagenham, RM8 3QSTerracedFreehold£150,000
01 Sept 20253, Lake Close, Dagenham, RM8 2TETerracedFreehold£375,000
04 Jul 20258, Lake Close, Dagenham, RM8 2TESemi-DetachedFreehold£480,000
26 Jan 202639, Winding Way, Dagenham, RM8 2TDTerracedFreehold£470,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM8 3YB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryValence Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimarySt Vincent's Catholic Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryHenry Green Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM8 3YB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCo-op Food402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UUWalking directions to Co-op Food
0.2 miLondis286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TRWalking directions to Londis
0.5 miPremier ShopBecontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2ULWalking directions to Premier Shop
0.5 miTesco ExpressRowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XUWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 3YB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Jane Elizabeth Jones

Valence - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kim Barti

Valence - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Syed Feroz Ghani

Valence - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Margaret Mullane

Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyDagenham and RainhamE14001189
WardValenceE05014069
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Becontree EastE02000008
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 007GE01000102
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about RM8 3YB

Is RM8 3YB (Becontree East) safe?

The area around RM8 3YB records about 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 3YB?

The median sale price around RM8 3YB in Becontree East is £386,000 (about £482 per square foot) based on 66 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near RM8 3YB?

There are 20 schools close to RM8 3YB, including Valence Primary School (Good), St Vincent's Catholic Primary School and Henry Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to RM8 3YB?

The closest station to RM8 3YB is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 1,181 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around RM8 3YB?

RM8 3YB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,771 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents RM8 3YB (Becontree East) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM8 3YB is Margaret Mullane (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).