| Council | Barking and Dagenham |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for an Outer London suburb 38% below the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in Becontree is £370,645, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Becontree house price trends over the last 30 years.
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Is Becontree a nice place to live?
Becontree is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Becontree?
Becontree has a low crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 46 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 38% below the national average, and 35% below the Outer London average.
What are the best schools in Becontree?
Becontree has 70 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include The St Teresa Catholic Primary School, Jo Richardson Community School, Grafton Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Roding Primary School and Godwin Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.
What are the demographics of Becontree?
Becontree has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (63%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.