About Becontree

Becontree is a town in Barking and Dagenham, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Dagenham and Goodmayes.

School Ratings in Becontree

Families in Becontree have access to 368 local schools. Sydney Russell Children's Centre and Jo Richardson Community School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 12 schools hold a Good rating.

House Prices in Becontree

Homes sell for an average of £386K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £335K.

Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Becontree

Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Becontree, with 218 incidents recorded in January 2026.

Deprivation and Employment in Becontree

The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Becontree within the more deprived parts of England. A higher proportion of working-age residents face employment challenges compared to the national picture. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Becontree

Becontree benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 2,709 sales

Average Price £386K
£500 — £25M
Detached £379K 6
Semi £395K 222
Terraced £335K 2,151
Flat £222K 252

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

195 Primary
46 Secondary
127 Other
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.3 miles Southwood Primary School Primary Good 0.3 miles The Sydney Russell School All-through Good 0.3 miles Sydney Russell Children's Centre Outstanding 0.3 miles Trinity School Outstanding 0.4 miles Parsloes Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Richard Alibon Primary School with ARP for Cognitive and Learning Difficulties : SEN Base Primary Good 0.5 miles Five Elms Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles Roding Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Oxlow Bridge School 0.7 miles Grafton Primary School Primary Outstanding 0.7 miles Hunters Hall Primary School Primary Good 0.7 miles

Deprivation and Employment in Becontree IMD 2025

According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Becontree experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
2/10
Employment
3/10
Education
4/10
Health
4/10
Housing
3/10
Living Environment
4/10
16,755 Children (0-15) 26%
40,788 Working Age 63%
8,616 Older (60+) 13%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 53.7% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 39.6% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Becontree 1,266 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

Crime figures for Becontree are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.

447 Violence & Sexual Offences
218 Anti-Social Behaviour
122 Vehicle Crime
86 Other Theft
65 Criminal Damage & Arson
64 Public Order
60 Drugs
51 Burglary
47 Robbery
34 Shoplifting
30 Theft from Person
17 Other Crime
16 Weapons
9 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
Metropolitan Parsloes Visit force website →
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Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Chadwell Heath Train Station 1.4 miles
Dagenham Dock Train Station 1.7 miles
Goodmayes Train Station 1.7 miles
Barking Riverside Train Station 2.1 miles
Seven Kings Train Station 2.1 miles
Romford Train Station 2.5 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Dagenham 0.6 miles Goodmayes 1.4 miles Castle Green 1.4 miles Rush Green 1.8 miles Fair Cross 1.9 miles Chadwell Heath 1.9 miles Little Heath 2 miles Seven Kings 2.2 miles South Hornchurch 2.2 miles Loxford 2.5 miles Elm Park 2.5 miles Ilford 2.6 miles

Local Government

District Barking and Dagenham
Ward Mayesbrook
Constituency Barking
Parish Barking and Dagenham, unparished area
Region London

Streets in RM9 30 shown View all streets

A13 3 Alibon Road 1 Amesbury Road 4 Anglia Way 1 Arden Crescent 4 Arnold Road 3 Ayloffe Road 2 Baden Powell Close 2 Bainbridge Road 2 Barnmead Gardens 1 Barnmead Road 2 Basedale Road 1 Berengers Place 3 Beverley Road 3 Billings Close 1 Blithbury Road 1 Blossom Close 1 Boxoll Road 32 Brett Gardens 1 Bromhall Road 3 Burdetts Road 4 Burnham Road 2 Butteridges Close 1 Campsey Gardens 1 Campsey Road 2 Cannington Road 4 Canonsleigh Road 2 Carey Road 1 Carrow Road 1 Cartwright Road 3

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