Area Guide to Dagenham

Area Guide to Dagenham

Our area guide to Dagenham gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out. Postcodes covered by this area guide include RM8, RM9, RM10

Guide to Dagenham transport links:

Trains

  • Dagenham Dock (National Rail)

Tubes

  • Becontree (District Line) (Zone 5)
  • Dagenham East (Zone 5)
  • Dagenham Heathway (Zone 5)

Dagenham Local Authorities:

Dagenham is is represented by Barking and Dagenham Council, Redbridge Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.

Council responsibilities

The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.

Dagenham Council Tax Rates:

Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 2 councils covering the Dagenham area.

Council tax rates for each Local Authority

Council A B C D E F G H
Barking and Dagenham £813 £948 £1,083 £1,219 £1,490 £1,760 £2,031 £2,438
Redbridge £845 £986 £1,127 £1,267 £1,549 £1,831 £2,112 £2,535
English Averages £761 £888 £1,015 £1,142 £1,396 £1,650 £1,904 £2,285
How much will I have to pay?

Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.

Reductions in council tax:
- the reduction scheme for disabled people
- discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- council tax benefit and second adult rebate

Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs

Schools in Dagenham & Year 2006 Exam Results

Schools in Dagenham fall under the Barking and Dagenham Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Dagenham by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.

Local schools within Dagenham:

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