Postcode RM8 1RX is located in a major urban area, within the Whalebone ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 66.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 49% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has an average crime rate, with approximately 66.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 16.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 315 ft away from RM8 1RX.
Becontree North near RM8 1RX has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
Based on 100 recent sales, the median property price is £420,000 (about £463 per square foot) in Whalebone area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £455,000 | £470 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £439,000 | £516 |
| Terraced | 78 | £430,000 | £469 |
| Flats | 13 | £235,000 | £362 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £177,500 | £360,000 | £340,000 |
| 2017 | £250,000 | £377,497 | £362,500 |
| 2018 | £272,500 | £340,000 | £340,000 |
| 2019 | £205,000 | £331,000 | £337,000 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £325,000 | £355,000 |
| 2021 | £233,500 | £360,000 | £380,000 |
| 2022 | £260,250 | £433,000 | £420,000 |
| 2023 | £243,000 | £385,000 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £240,000 | £417,500 | £415,000 |
| 2025 | £236,000 | £388,000 | £430,000 |
| 2026 | £255,000 | £450,000 | £421,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £303 | £385 | £341 |
| 2017 | £357 | £329 | £348 |
| 2018 | £365 | £451 | £374 |
| 2019 | £359 | £365 | £387 |
| 2020 | £363 | £370 | £406 |
| 2021 | £391 | £424 | £415 |
| 2022 | £405 | £499 | £467 |
| 2023 | £381 | £428 | £460 |
| 2024 | £372 | £478 | £449 |
| 2025 | £380 | £536 | £469 |
| 2026 | £362 | £521 | £464 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 1RX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Dec 2025 | Unit 2, Heath Park Industrial Estate, 50 - 70, Freshwater Road, Dagenham, RM8 1RX | Other | Freehold | £1,680,000 | |
| 21 Jan 2026 | 16, Hennessey Mews, Dagenham, RM8 1EL | Terraced | Freehold | £510,000 | |
| 30 Apr 2026 | 19, Ellis Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1FF | Terraced | Freehold | £422,000 | |
| 01 Apr 2026 | 4, Ellis Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1FF | Terraced | Freehold | £494,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 8, Ellis Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 1FF | Terraced | Freehold | £504,000 |
In the RM8 1RX postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 13 primary and 6 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1RX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hoo Hing | Heath Road, Barking and Dagenham, RM6 6LH | Walking directions to Hoo Hing |
| 0.3 mi | Asda | Whalebone Lane South, Dagenham, RM8 1AT | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.3 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.3 mi | Fresh & Exotic | 96 High Road, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6NX | Walking directions to Fresh & Exotic |
| 0.4 mi | Post Office Off License & Supermarket | 4-5 Tutor Parade, Chadwell Heath, Romford, RM6 6PS | Walking directions to Post Office Off License & Supermarket |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RM8 1RX, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Andrew Achilleos
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Mukhtar Yusuf
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Rubina Siddiqui
Whalebone - Elected 7 May 2026
Margaret Mullane
Dagenham and Rainham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 1RX records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM8 1RX in Becontree North is £420,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 100 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 1RX, including Furze Infant School (Good), Henry Green Primary School (Good) and Grafton Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 1RX is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 564 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 1RX scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,925 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Dagenham and Rainham covering RM8 1RX is Margaret Mullane (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Andrew Achilleos (Labour Party), Mukhtar Yusuf (Labour Party) and Rubina Siddiqui (Labour Party).