Area guide · Greater-london

Becontree, Greater-london

has 1,467 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 67 (the most common rating band is D). Homes here sold for a median of £167,560 across 8,616 recent sales. Prices here are up 1.2% year-on-year.

1,467Homes
£167,560+1.2%Median price
67Avg EPC score
34Median age
4,888Population

Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

  • Population

    4,888

  • Households

    1,640

  • Median age

    33.7

Age bands

65+ 8%0-15 23%16-24 13%25-44 30%45-64 25%

Ethnicity

Asian 19%Black 20%Mixed 4%Other 3%White 54%

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 15%Semi 7%Terraced 79%

Build age

Pre 1900 1%1900 1944 67%1945 1999 32%

Energy efficiency · avg score 67

A
0%
B
2%
C
44%
D
50%
E
5%
F
0%
G
0%

Tenure

Owned 48%Social 32%Private Rent 20%

Market

Market

  • Median price

    £167,560▲

  • Avg price

    £190,380

  • Sales

    8,616

  • Rent YoY

    6.9%▲

Price trend

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 2)

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Domains

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Safety

Safety

  • Crimes (12mo)

    458▼

By crime type

Drugs 21%Robbery 12%Other Theft 12%Public Order 12%Anti-Social Behaviour 14%Violence And Sexual Offences 30%

Connectivity

Getting around

  • Gigabit broadband

    96.9%

  • Ultrafast broadband

    96.9%

  • Superfast broadband

    100%

  • 5G coverage

    100%

  • Bus stops

    8

  • EV chargers

    205

Nearest rail station: Chadwell Heath Rail Station (2.19 km)

Environment

Environment

  • Nearest greenspace

    19.6 m

  • Air NO₂

    15.3942 µg/m³

  • Air PM

    8.1232 µg/m³

  • Road noise

    >=75.0

Designations

  • Local Nature Reserve
  • Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (20.23 km)

Risk

Risk & hazard

Radon class 1 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Heritage

Heritage

Designations

  • Archaeological Priority Area
  • Article 4

Services

Schools & services

  • Schools

    6

  • Avg FSM %

    27%

  • Childcare providers

    3

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (13.81 km)

Planning

Planning activity

  • Applications (recent)

    99

Show 25 recent applications
  • Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension
  • Replacement Of Fencing Along West Boundary
  • Retrospective Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Side Extension With Proposed Amendments Including A Set In Of 1m From The
  • Construction Of A Single Storey Side Extension
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of An Outbuilding For Purposes Incidental To The Main Dwell
  • Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
  • Demolition Of Conservatory, Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension And Construction Of A First Floor Side Extension
  • Retrofit Of Entire Property Including The Over-Wrapping Of The Existing Home With Pre-Fabricated Insulated Wall And Roof Panels, New Windows
  • Details Pursuant To Condition 13 (Fire Statement) Attached To Planning Consent 21/01377/FULL Dated 13/04/2022.
  • Construction Of A Two Storey Side Extension And Front Porch
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of A Rear Dormer Extension Including A Juliette Balcony To
  • Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
  • Construction Of A First Floor Rear Extension To Create A Studio Flat.
  • Demolition Of The Existing Single Storey Rear Extension. Construction Of Part Single And Part Two Storey Rear Extension And Construction Of
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of A Hip-To-Gable Roof Extension To Accommodate A Rear Dorm
  • Construction Of A Two Storey Side Extension.
  • Installation Of 4x Temporary Single Storey Portakabin Buildings For A Period Of 260 Weeks
  • Details Pursuant To Condition 9 (Vehicle Access And Egress Strategy) Attached To Planning Consent 21/01377/FULL Dated 13/04/2022
  • Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of A Hip-To-Gable Roof Extension To Accommodate A Rear Dorm
  • Details Pursuant To Condition 13 (Fire Statement), 20 (Approved Boundary Treatment) And 22 (Child Play Space) Attached To Planning Consent 2
  • Details Pursuant To Condition 5 (Investigation And Risk Assessment) Attached To Planning Consent 21/01377/FULL Dated 13/04/2022. Parts B, C
  • Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
  • Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of An Outbuilding
  • Details Pursuant To Condition 14 (Overheating Assessment) Attached To Planning Consent 21/01377/FULL Dated 13/04/2022

About

About property data in Becontree

The population here is approximately 4,888, with a median age of 34. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. There were 458 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, down 20.3% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 2. This area covers 24 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Becontree?

The average house price in Becontree is £167,560, based on 8,616 recent sales. Prices are up 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Becontree a good place to live?

Becontree is in the 2nd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is decreasing year-on-year.

Is Becontree in a flood zone?

Becontree is not in a designated flood zone.

How's crime in Becontree?

There were 458 recorded crimes in Becontree in the last 12 months, down 20.3% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Becontree?

The average EPC score in Becontree is 67, with the most common rating band being D.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).