Bentry Close London, Barking and Dagenham
23 addresses across 1 postcode (RM8), about 50 m long, classed as a local road. USRN 19900029.
- Sales: 10 recorded sales since 1995; in 2022 the median was £155,000 across 1 sale.
- Energy: 18 homes have an energy certificate (C: 3, D: 5, E: 9, F: 1).
- Flood: 5 addresses on its postcodes are in areas at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band C; Band D in Barking and Dagenham costs £2,199 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Chadwell Heath, about 1.1 km (0.7 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Valence Park, is about 200 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 15.9 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.0 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 16 m above sea level.
- Noise: None of its addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is Becontree Medical Centre, about 200 m away, with 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 390 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 33% of households owned their home and 28% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 91 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often violence and sexual offences.
Sales on this street
| Year | Sales | Median price | Lowest | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | £155,000 | £155,000 | £155,000 |
| 2013 | 1 | £166,000 | £166,000 | £166,000 |
| 2010 | 1 | £143,500 | £143,500 | £143,500 |
| 2006 | 2 | £131,250 | £100,000 | £162,500 |
| 2005 | 1 | £148,000 | £148,000 | £148,000 |
| 2002 | 1 | £89,000 | £89,000 | £89,000 |
| 2000 | 1 | £69,995 | £69,995 | £69,995 |
| 1999 | 1 | £56,500 | £56,500 | £56,500 |
| Date | Address | Type | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug 2022 | 6 RM8 3PB | Flat or maisonette | £155,000 | Leasehold. |
| 10 Feb 2017 | 1 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £283,000 | Not a standard sale (repossession, buy-to-let or transfer). |
| 5 Jul 2013 | 1 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £166,000 | |
| 1 Mar 2010 | 20 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £143,500 | |
| 15 Sep 2006 | 18 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £100,000 | Leasehold. |
| 24 Aug 2006 | 3 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £162,500 | |
| 24 Jun 2005 | 21 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £148,000 | |
| 18 Jan 2002 | 21 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £89,000 | |
| 1 Jun 2000 | 3 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £69,995 | |
| 17 Nov 1999 | 2 RM8 3PB | Terraced | £56,500 |
Energy performance certificates
18 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 30 m². Most common: Flat (11); House, end-terrace (4); Maisonette, mid-terrace (2). Built: 1950-1966 (8); 1930-1949 (7); 1967-1975 (2). Tenure at assessment: rented (social) (9); rented (private) (4); owner-occupied (3).
Each home's certificates and sales (13 addresses)
Council tax
What each band costs in Barking and Dagenham in 2026-27: Band D £2,199 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,466 | £1,710 | £1,954 | £2,199 | £2,687 | £3,176 | £3,664 | £4,397 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band C (88% of about 600 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): HMO Article 4.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- St Marys Parish Church: up to 6 homes, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- St Marys Parish Church, permissioned (450 m (0.3 miles))
- Chadwell Heath Industrial Estate: up to 3,685 homes, not permissioned (660 m (0.4 miles))
- Seabrook Road and Shipton Close, Dagenham, RM8 3: up to 84 homes, not permissioned (770 m (0.5 miles))
- Brocklebank Lodge, Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 3BX: up to 76 homes, not permissioned (800 m (0.5 miles))
- Selinas Lane: up to 150 homes, permissioned (930 m (0.6 miles))
- Hinds Head PH 2A Burnside Road and 76-80 Valance Avenue Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
- Hinds Head PH 2A Burnside Road and 76-80 Valance Avenue Chadwell Heath, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 30 September 2026.
Flood risk
Rivers, the sea or surface water: in this street's postcodes, 0 addresses are in areas at high risk, 5 at medium risk and 9 at low risk. Each address counts once, at the higher of its rivers-and-sea and surface-water risk.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 16 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RM8 3PB | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Chadwell Heath 4.9 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Goodmayes 4.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2 km (1.2 miles) | |
| Seven Kings 4.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) | |
| Bus stops | 4 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 27 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Walnut Tree Road (RM8) Becontree | 200 m |
| Ferry terminal | Barking Riverside Pier Creekmouth | 5.1 km (3.1 miles) |
| Car parks | Parking space on Holland Close, RM7 | 2.9 km (1.8 miles) |
| EV charging points | 20 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest MFG Charging Station | 680 m (0.4 miles) |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 8.4 km (5.2 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Stansted Airport STN | 36.8 km (23 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Becontree Medical Centre | 200 m |
| Pharmacies | 14 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Andrew Bass Pharmacy | 490 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 9 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Becontree Dental Studio | 380 m |
| Hospital | King George Hospital | 2.2 km (1.4 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) |
| Cash machines | 1 machines within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Payzone | 620 m (0.4 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 4 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Valence Park 10 ha | 200 m |
| Play area | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 1,140 m² | 270 m |
| Playing field | Unnamed 6,440 m² | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) |
| Allotments | Unnamed 1,170 m² | 840 m (0.5 miles) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 4 parks and gardens, 11 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Valence House, a listed building (Grade II*), 340 m south-west. 3 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles), 1 of them Grade II*.
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Valence House | Listed building, Grade II* | 340 m south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Chadwell Millenium Green | Wood | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) north-west |
| Wheelers Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.6 km (1.6 miles) east |
| Tom Thumb Lake | Lake or reservoir | 2.7 km (1.7 miles) east |
| White Hart Lakes | Lake or reservoir | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Eastbrook Grove | Wood | 2.8 km (1.7 miles) east |
| Bardag Lake | Lake or reservoir | 3 km (1.8 miles) east |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 15.9 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.0 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 14.5 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; nitrogen dioxide and PM2.5 are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| Under 55 | 23 | 23 |
None of the street's 23 addresses is modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic or railways.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Barking and Dagenham: see them on the Barking and Dagenham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 210 m | No published inspection |
| Valence Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 490 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Five Elms Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 730 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Henry Green Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | Report card (Apr 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Expected standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Expected standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Strong standard; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Expected standard; Early years: Strong standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 930 m (0.6 miles) | No published inspection |
| All Saints Catholic School and Technology College Roman Catholic | Secondary | 11–18 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Outstanding (May 2024, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Southwood Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.6 miles) | Good (Jul 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| William Bellamy Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Roman Catholic | Primary | 3–11 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Robert Clack School | All-through | 3–18 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Good (Nov 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Furze Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Sydney Russell School | All-through | 4–18 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Report card (May 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard; Achievement: Strong standard; Attendance and behaviour: Strong standard; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Strong standard; Early years: Strong standard; Post-16 provision: Expected standard; Safeguarding standards: Met |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal British Legion Club RM8 3JP | Pub/bar/nightclub | 140 m | 5 Very good | 14 Mar 2026 |
| Nourish Contract Catering RM8 3EX | Other catering premises | 200 m | 5 Very good | 15 Sep 2026 |
| ClubsComplete at Grafton Primary School RM8 3EX | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Ooshies Cakes RM8 1QX | Retailers - other | 230 m | 5 Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| New China Gold RM8 1DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 4 Good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Turners News RM8 1DJ | Retailers - other | 240 m | 4 Good | 17 Mar 2025 |
| Upper Grill Restaurant & Coffee Bar RM8 1DJ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Becontree BBQ RM8 1DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Amiraj Caterers RM8 1DJ | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 240 m | 5 Very good | 13 Dec 2025 |
| Matapan RM8 1DJ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 270 m | 5 Very good | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Bambinos RM8 1PJ | Mobile caterer | 290 m | 5 Very good | 20 Oct 2023 |
| Tulip Tree Tearoom RM8 3HT | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 330 m | 5 Very good | 15 Nov 2025 |
| Playdays Nursery and PreSchool RM8 1DD | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 340 m | 5 Very good | 15 Jul 2026 |
| Accesscare Ltd RM8 1QT | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 3 Generally satisfactory | 27 Feb 2025 |
| Valence Primary School RM8 3AR | School/college/university | 450 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 26 Nov 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 39 |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 |
| Vehicle crime | 9 |
| Burglary | 6 |
| Other theft | 5 |
| Drugs | 3 |
| Theft from the person | 3 |
| Public order | 3 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
| Possession of weapons | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Hitherfield Road (28); On or near Grafton Gardens (23); On or near Grafton Road (18); On or near Parking Area (12); On or near Bentry Close (6).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 29% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 8% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 33% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 12% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 0% | 1% |
| Social rented | 44% | 17% |
| Private rented | 23% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 59% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 8% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 10% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 7% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 21% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 48% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 16% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 24% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 6% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 65% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 3% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 28% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 25% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 7% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 82% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 4% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
Nothing new since the change feed started on 30 October 2026. New sales and energy certificates, and hygiene ratings, school inspections and flood figures nearby, will be listed here as the sources update.
Postcodes on this street
- RM8 3PB: 23 addresses
Nearby streets
Grafton Road · Hitherfield Road · Green Lane · Green Lane · Grafton Gardens · Joan Road · Joan Gardens · Walnut Tree Road · Fordyke Road · Warrington Road · Boulton Road · Turnage Road
All the streets in RM8 and across Barking and Dagenham.
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.