Postcode RM8 1XE is located in a major urban area, within the Goodmayes area of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Goodmayes South area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 108.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 16% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Goodmayes South is £65,686 per year. The median sale price in Goodmayes is £530,000 (around £461 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £333,000 and £577,500. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
Goodmayes South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,405 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Goodmayes South has a high crime rate, with approximately 108.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 22.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 8.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Goodmayes South is £65,686 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from rail, approximately 214 ft away from RM8 1XE.
Goodmayes South near RM8 1XE 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
| 0.5 mi | Barley Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Barley Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £461 per square foot) in Goodmayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £567,000 | £458 |
| Terraced | 35 | £540,000 | £461 |
| Flats | 11 | £290,000 | £461 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £195,000 | £400,000 | £397,000 |
| 2017 | £236,750 | £542,500 | £446,000 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £500,000 | £422,000 |
| 2019 | £208,500 | £475,500 | £410,000 |
| 2020 | £217,500 | £465,000 | £398,750 |
| 2021 | £205,250 | £535,000 | £481,500 |
| 2022 | £255,000 | £522,500 | £490,000 |
| 2023 | £232,000 | £530,000 | £442,500 |
| 2024 | £309,000 | £562,500 | £510,000 |
| 2025 | £373,000 | £558,500 | £530,000 |
| 2026 | £252,250 | £550,000 | £570,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £368 | £320 | £374 |
| 2017 | £414 | £360 | £381 |
| 2018 | £429 | £368 | £416 |
| 2019 | £373 | £384 | £402 |
| 2020 | £440 | £429 | £432 |
| 2021 | £413 | £422 | £423 |
| 2022 | £412 | £474 | £469 |
| 2023 | £459 | £386 | £469 |
| 2024 | £528 | £411 | £478 |
| 2025 | £550 | £481 | £470 |
| 2026 | £359 | £426 | £448 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 1XE.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2025 | 50, Pedley Road, Dagenham, RM8 1XE | Flats | Leasehold | £248,000 | |
| 17 Jul 2025 | 118, Pedley Road, Dagenham, RM8 1XQ | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 25 Feb 2026 | 28, Langdale Close, Dagenham, RM8 1XY | Terraced | Freehold | £382,500 | |
| 11 Jul 2025 | 37, Langdale Close, Dagenham, RM8 1XY | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £367,500 | |
| 30 Apr 2025 | 7, Greenside, Dagenham, RM8 1YB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 |
In the RM8 1XE postcode area, located within Goodmayes South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Secondary | Mayfield School | Foundation school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2018. | |
Mayfield School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 31 Oct 2018
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Chadwell Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 13 May 2025. | |
Chadwell Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 13 May 2025
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Henry Green Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 16 Nov 2016. | |
Henry Green Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 16 Nov 2016
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6 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM8 1XE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Rowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Masala Bazaar | 850-860 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4HX | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar |
| 0.3 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | High Road, Redbridge, RM6 4FR | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Iceland | High Road, Redbridge, RM6 4FR | Walking directions to Iceland |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge 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 1XE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ben Oliver Alan Cornish
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Prabjit Gurm
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Shorif Hossain Akhonda
Goodmayes - Elected 7 May 2026
Jas Athwal
Ilford South - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 1XE records about 108 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM8 1XE in Goodmayes is £530,000 (about £461 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 1XE, including Mayfield School (Good), Chadwell Primary School (Good) and Henry Green Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM8 1XE is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 575 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 1XE scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,405 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Ilford South covering RM8 1XE is Jas Athwal (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Ben Oliver Alan Cornish (Labour Party), Prabjit Gurm (Labour Party) and Shorif Hossain Akhonda (Labour Party).