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About Becontree
In Greater London, Becontree is a town. Addresses here fall under the RM9 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Dagenham and Goodmayes.
Around 39,633 people live in Becontree, a densely built-up urban area. The age profile skews a little younger than the national average, with a relatively high share of children. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Becontree sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Becontree
Families in Becontree have access to 370 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 £379K locally. Most of the housing is made up of terraced houses, averaging £359K.
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 240 incidents recorded in April 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.
Healthcare in Becontree
There are 103 GP surgeries within three miles of Becontree, the nearest being Halbutt Street Surgery (0.3 miles away).
Local Data for Becontree
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Property Prices 2,684 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the RM9 postcode area.
Household Income in Becontree ONS 2023
The average total household income in Becontree is approximately £63,175 a year before tax, 14% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £44,946. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £44,946.
Businesses in Becontree ONS 2025
There are approximately 1,207 active businesses based in Becontree, around 30 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 95% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 8 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
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.
Crime in Becontree 1,321 crimes · April 2026
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.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Becontree
Of the 13,620 households in and around Becontree, 43% are owned, 35% are socially rented and 21% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Becontree.