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Becontree Heath
Becontree Heath is a diverse neighbourhood in London with a population of 25,381.
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Becontree Heath is a diverse neighbourhood in London with a population of 25,381. The median house price is £390,000, with 322 sales in the past year and prices rising 23.8 per cent over five years. Terraced homes dominate at £400,000 median, while flats average £220,000. The area is relatively deprived, with about 25 per cent of neighbourhoods in England more deprived. Air quality is moderate, with nitrogen dioxide at 15.3 micrograms per cubic metre and particulate matter at 8.1. Flood risk is minimal at 0.0 per cent. Broadband connectivity is strong, with 93.6 per cent gigabit-capable coverage. The median age is 33.0 years, and 44.6 per cent of homes are owner-occupied. The population is ethnically diverse: 48.7 per cent White, 22.2 per cent Asian, and 21.3 per cent Black. Council tax for band D is £2,198.51. Governed by London Borough of Barking and Dagenham under Labour control.
Data updated 2026/2025. Becontree Heath, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with Becontree Heath’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, Becontree Heath ranks 1st cheapest of 33, 16th safest and 2nd most affordable.
Sold prices in Becontree Heath have risen 24% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Becontree Heath (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). Less deprived than in 2019 (decile 3 then).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.8% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/becontree heath.
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Nearby areas we cover: Chadwell Heath, Rush Green, Dagenham.
Becontree Heath is a diverse neighbourhood in London with a population of 25,381.