Becontree Avenue is in Dagenham and in Barking And Dagenham district. RM8 3HA is located in the Valence electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3HA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: RM8 3HP, RM8 3PR, RM8 3DP, RM8 3PP, RM8 3DJ, RM8 3HB, RM8 3DD, RM8 3PL, RM8 3EX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding RM8 3HA, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.1% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.3% | 52.1% | -0.2% | 51.0% | 1.1% |
| Male | 47.7% | 47.9% | 0.2% | 49.0% | -1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 37.3% | 38.3% | 1.0% | 37.9% | 0.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.1% | 43.5% | 2.4% | 44.2% | -0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.8% | 2.2% | -1.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 8.7% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 8.9% | 6.5% | -2.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 47.1% | 50% | 2.9% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 27.3% | 32.9% | 5.6% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 15.3% | 12.3% | -3.0% | 12.7% | -0.4% |
| Bad health | 8.1% | 3.5% | -4.6% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around RM8 3HA this area, 35.2% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 20.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39.4% | 35.2% | -4.2% | 18.2% | 17.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 20.3% | 10.1% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 0.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.6% | 15% | 1.4% | 13.4% | 1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.5% | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -0.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 12.8% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -4.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 10.6% | 20.3% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -13.5% |
| Other | 5.9% | 2.2% | -3.7% | 2.8% | -0.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 60.4% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.2% | 7.2% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| Indian | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.1% | -2.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.3% | 9.1% | 8.8% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 1.9% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 12.7% | 7.9% | -4.8% | 2.5% | 5.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 1.3% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 71.8% | 60.4% | -11.4% | 81.4% | -21.0% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Other | 1.9% | 2.5% | 0.6% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, 72.1% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 78.9% | 72.1% | -6.8% | 83.2% | -11.1% |
| European Union | 4.2% | 8.9% | 4.7% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.3% | 0.6% | -1.7% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 9.4% | 6% | -3.4% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 3.6% | 10.8% | 7.2% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 1.3% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 78.9% | 71.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -11.8% |
| 10+ Years | 1% | 21.1% | 20.1% | 9.8% | 11.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.6% | 3.8% | 1.2% | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 5.2% | 1.9% | -3.3% | 2.2% | -0.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.3% | 1.9% | -10.4% | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.1% | 76.7% | -8.6% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| France | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 4.1% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Southern Asia | 3.2% | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 14.8% | 13.5% | 1.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 27% | 37.2% | -10.2% |
| Christian | 44.8% | 46.2% | -1.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 0.3% | 1.7% | -1.4% |
| Muslim | 18.2% | 6.5% | 11.7% |
| Other religion | 1.3% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Becontree Avenue was 110.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.2% lower than the Heath average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Becontree Avenue has the 13th highest crime rate of 61 local areas in Heath and the 181st highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 56.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 580 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £345,000 | 2021-04-29 | £412,423 |
| 578 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £330,000 | 2019-08-01 | £400,441 |
| 594 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2018-04-30 | £410,072 |
| 582 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £177,500 | 2006-12-01 | £382,027 |
| 594 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £170,995 | 2004-06-23 | £413,073 |
RM8 3HA area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 68 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Looking after home or family | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Other | 9 |
| Unemployed | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 1 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School Grafton Primary School , Grafton Road RM8 3EX | 4out of 4 | 72 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grafton Infants' School Grafton Road , RM8 3EX | - not rated | 72 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Five Elms Primary School Wood Lane , RM9 5TB | 3out of 4 | 555 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Junior School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | - not rated | 730 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Valence Primary School Bonham Road , RM8 3AR | 3out of 4 | 730 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Ward School Wood Lane , RM8 1JT | - not rated | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Terling Road , Wood Lane RM8 1JT | 4out of 4 | 867 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,413 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School Pedley Road , RM8 1XE | 3out of 4 | 1,712 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,136 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 2,495 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 3,056 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Clack School Gosfield Road , RM8 1JU | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,413 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook School Dagenham Road , RM10 7UR | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Atam Academy Little Heath , RM6 4XX | 3out of 4 | 3,216 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 3,303 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | 4out of 4 | 918 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bentry School Heathway , RM10 7SJ | - not rated | 949 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SHC School St Elizabeth Hall , Valence Wood Road RM8 2NT | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oxlow Bridge School Wantz Rd , | - not rated | 1,696 yd | Free schools special | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar | 931 Green Lane | 306 yd | |
| 5 Elm's Cafe | 309 Wood Lane | 549 yd | |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom | Valence House Museum, Becontree Avenue | 566 yd | |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre | Althorne Way | 601 yd | |
| AVN Pizza Limited | 14 Whalebone Lane South | 606 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Tree | Beacon Tree, 945 Green Lane | 306 yd | |
| Royal British Legion Club | 541 Becontree Avenue | 371 yd | |
| The Three Travellers | The Three Travellers Ph, Wood Lane | 668 yd | |
| The Cherry Tree Ph | Wood Lane | 930 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maza E Khana | 1028 Green Lane | 258 yd | |
| Ali's Bangla Kitchen | 919a Green Lane | 306 yd | |
| Becontree BBQ Turkish Kebab & Fish Bar | 925 Green Lane | 306 yd | |
| New China Gold | 939 Green Lane | 306 yd | |
| Golden Fish | 767 Becontree Avenue | 392 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wm Morrisons Supermarkets Limited | 402 Wood Lane | 526 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 265-267 Wood Lane | 549 yd | |
| Iceland | 2-8 Whalebone Lane South | 618 yd | |
| Lidl | 79a Whalebone Lane South | 640 yd | |
| Asda | Eldonwall Trading Estate | 951 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Valence Park GRAFTON ROAD | grass pitches | 332 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Lower Site) GREEN LANE | grass pitches | 461 yd |
| Becontree Heath Leisure Centre ALTHORNE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 590 yd |
| Dagenham Swimming Pool (Closed) Althorne Way | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 621 yd |
| Valence Primary School - Bonham Site BONHAM ROAD | 705 yd | |
| All Saints Catholic School And Technology College TERLING ROAD | grass pitches | 874 yd |
| Trinity School HEATHWAY | swimming pool | 916 yd |
| Robert Clack School (Upper Site) Gosfield Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 959 yd |
| William Bellamy Primary School FRIZLANDS LANE | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Anytime Fitness (Chadwell Heath) KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 KINVARA BUSINESS PARK 22-42 FRESHWATER ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,065 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 102.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 11 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.