Welcome to Becontree

Becontree is a large suburban housing estate located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It was built in the 1920s and 1930s to provide affordable housing for working-class families. The estate is one of the largest in the world, with over 27,000 homes and a population of around 100,000 people. Becontree is known for its distinctive architecture, which features rows of red-brick houses with front and back gardens.

Despite its size, Becontree has a strong sense of community. The estate is home to a number of community centers, schools, and parks, which provide residents with a range of activities and services. The Becontree Heath Leisure Centre is a popular destination for sports and fitness enthusiasts, while the Valence House Museum offers a glimpse into the area's rich history. The estate is also home to a number of shops, restaurants, and pubs, which provide residents with easy access to everyday amenities.

Becontree is well-connected to the rest of London, with several bus routes and a number of tube stations within easy reach. The estate is located close to the A13 and A406, which provide easy access to the M25 and other major roads. The nearby town of Romford offers a range of shopping and entertainment options, while the Westfield Stratford City shopping center is just a short tube ride away. Overall, Becontree is a vibrant and diverse community that offers affordable housing and easy access to the rest of London.

Local Weather

Partly cloudy

Temp: 5.1°C

Feels Like: 1.9°C

Wind: 9.2 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Southwood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Scott Halliwell	Keppel Road Dagenham Greater London RM9 5LT 02082704915 School Website
Roding Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr A Robbins	Hewett Road Dagenham Greater London RM8 2XS 02082706640 School Website
The Sydney Russell School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Clare Cross	Parsloes Avenue Dagenham Greater London RM9 5QT 02039599900 School Website
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Grace Corry	Bowes Road Dagenham Essex RM8 2XJ 2082704757 School Website
Valence Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Richard November	Bonham Road Dagenham Greater London RM8 3AR 02030069888 School Website
Alamiyah School Other Independent School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Saahera Motara	113-115 Marlborough Road Dagenham Essex RM8 2ES 2085955999
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Holden	Connor Road Dagenham Essex RM9 5UL 2082706480 School Website
Grafton Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Martin Nicholson	Grafton Road Dagenham Greater London RM8 3EX 02037275171 School Website
Becontree Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Marie Ziane	Stevens Road Dagenham Greater London RM8 2QR 02082704900 School Website
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Craft	Burnside Road Dagenham Essex RM8 2JN 2082706695 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Chadwell Heath Station Road, Chadwell Heath, Greater London, RM6 4BU 1.11 Miles

Goodmayes Goodmayes Road, Goodmayes, Greater London, IG3 9UH 1.30 Miles

Seven Kings High Road, Seven Kings, Greater London, IG3 8RE 1.66 Miles

Dagenham Dock Chequers Lane, Dagenham, Essex, RM9 6EG 2.02 Miles

Barking Riverside River Road, Barking, Greater London, IG11 0BF 2.12 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Gemini Cars Ltd 020 8593 2323 145 Wood La, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 3LJ 0.14 Miles
Cherry Tree Cars 020 8709 0110 145 Wood La, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 3LJ 0.14 Miles
Thames Car 020 8517 5111 Wood La, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 3NH 0.53 Miles
5 Elms Cars 020 8517 5111 A/293 Wood La, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 3NH 0.53 Miles
Wood Lane Cars 020 8593 3020 287 Wood La, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 3NH 0.53 Miles
786 Airport 07958 478947 5 Bacon Ter/Fitzstephen Rd, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 2NN 0.56 Miles
Henlat Cars 020 8262 2347 81 Warrington Road, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 3JL 0.58 Miles
J M C Taxi And Private Hire Service 020 8598 2020 14 Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 2DX 0.64 Miles
J M C Minicabs 020 8598 2020 14 Mayesbrook Road, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 2DX 0.64 Miles
Elm Cars 020 8593 0000 841 Longbridge Rd, Dagenham, Greater London, RM8 2DA 0.68 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Wood Lane Post Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
244 Bennetts Castle Lane Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bushgrove Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Aylmer Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Verney Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Babington Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Campden Crescent Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Fuller Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ilchester Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
462 Becontree Avenue Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Valence Wood Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dagenham Delivery Office Collection Today available until:16:45 Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Raydons Road Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halbutt Street Collection Today available until:09:00 Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood Lane 5-Elms Post Office Collection Today available until:17:00 Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Sunday Last Collection:15:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Parsloes Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	370 Parsloes Avenue Dagenham RM9 5QP
Parsloes Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	370 Parsloes Avenue Dagenham RM9 5QP
Parsoles Avenue	370 Parsloes Avenue Dagenham Essex RM9 5QP
Barking&Dagenham East One Pcn Eas 020 85922280	Parsloes Hub 370 Parsloes Avenue Dagenham Essex RM9 5QP
Barking&Dagenham East Pcn Eas 020 85922280	Parsloes Hub 370 Parsloes Avenue Dagenham Essex RM9 5QP

Local Stores

Petrol Dagenham
402-410 Becontree Avenue
Beacontree
Dagenham
Greater London
RM8 2UU
02085 981492
Store Website
0.45 miles

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SPAR - Mayfield
Mayfield Filling Station
660 Green Lane
Ilford
IG3 9RY
0208 5999693
Store Website
1.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Yourvets
1-7 Whalebone Lane South Dagenham Essex RM8 1AH 0203 5977501 dagenham@yourvets.co.uk Website 1.01 miles
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Goddard Veterinary Group Dagenham
234 Oxlow Lane Dagenham Essex RM10 7YX 020 8595 6420 dagenham@goddardvetgroup.co.uk Website 1.06 miles
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Linnaeus Veterinary Ltd T/A Animal Ark Veterinary Centre
54 Goodmayes Avenue Goodmayes Essex IG3 8TW 020 8599 8544 reception@animalarkvets.co.uk Website 1.33 miles
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Chadwell Heath Vets4pets
207-209 High Road Romford Essex RM6 6NY 1.47 miles


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Best Friends Dagenham
191 Broad Street Dagenham Essex RM10 9JD 0208 595 5818 dagenham@bestfriendsgroup.com Website 1.54 miles
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Dagenham Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 3, Merrielands Retail Park Merrieland Cresent Dagenham Essex RM9 6SJ 1.62 miles

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Local Dog Walks

Claybury Woods And Park
Nice Walk Around A Green Flag 70Hectacre Wood And Parkland. Some Areas Are Wheelchair Friendly/Easy Walking Some Parts Not. Off Lead In Woods And Open Area But Again Keeping Within Dog Law And Common Courtesy Of Controlling Your Dog. There Is A Children's Play Area So On Lead. 97 Ravensbourne Gardens Ilford IG5 0XQ 4.07 miles

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Havering Country Park
2 Pinewood Rd Havering-Atte-Bower Romford RM4 1PH 4.73 miles Collier Row, Havering Atte Bower

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Hainault Forest Adventure
Great Little Wander Around The Forest. Can Get Very Muddy, But Brilliant If Your Pup Loves To Run Free. Some Nice Obvious Tracks, But You Can Make Your Own Way Through The Trees. Can Get Muddy. So Take Your Boots. Manor Rd Abridge Lambourne End Romford RM4 1NB 5.30 miles Park In The Car Park, And Keep Turning Left And The Walk Will Take You About 50 Mins

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Belhus Woods Country Park
Romford Lodge Romford Rd Aveley 5.77 miles

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Danson Park Bexley
This Is A Well Pathed Walk With A Few Wooded Areas. This Park Is Very Popular And Is Sometimes Used For Sports, There Are Also Funfairs Held There And A Playground. 83 Danson Ln Welling Lancashire DA16 2BQ 6.57 miles There Are A Few Entrances To The Park.

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Hall Place Cray
A Flat Walk With The River Cray Running Through The Middle. During The Spring And Summer The Front Fields Are Used By Footballers A Lot. During The Winter This Walk Can Be Very Wet! Hall Place Dartford Bexley DA5 1PQ 7.30 miles

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Weather Forecast

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	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Mist	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Sunny	Clear
Temp	11.1°C	10°C	7°C	5.7°C	8.3°C	13.2°C	15.8°C	17.7°C	18.2°C	17.9°C	16.2°C	14.4°C
Feels Like	9.8°C	8.8°C	5.3°C	4.1°C	7.2°C	12.7°C	15.7°C	17.6°C	18.2°C	17.9°C	16.2°C	14.7°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Sunny	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Cloudy
Temp	13.2°C	11.7°C	10.7°C	10.4°C	12.4°C	12.8°C	13.5°C	16.5°C	17.1°C	16.7°C	15.3°C	14.5°C
Feels Like	13.7°C	11.7°C	10.8°C	10.2°C	12.1°C	12.5°C	13.1°C	16.4°C	17.1°C	16.7°C	15.3°C	15.1°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	13.8°C	12.3°C	11.6°C	11.9°C	15.2°C	18.6°C	21.3°C	22.1°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	16°C
Feels Like	14.1°C	12.5°C	11.7°C	11.9°C	15.2°C	18.6°C	21.3°C	24.2°C	21.9°C	21°C	19.8°C	15.5°C

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