Postcode RM8 1XR is located in a major urban area, within the Becontree ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with 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 0.4 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
Becontree North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 51.4% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 1XR.
Becontree North near RM8 1XR 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 |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £507,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £430,000 | £433 |
| Terraced | 29 | £400,000 | £474 |
| Flats | 1 | £245,000 | £599 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £315,000 | £322,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £310,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £350,000 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | £189,750 | £330,000 | £320,000 |
| 2020 | £253,000 | £357,500 | £313,000 |
| 2021 | £227,000 | £375,000 | £339,000 |
| 2022 | £220,500 | £402,500 | £382,500 |
| 2023 | £203,000 | £400,000 | £405,000 |
| 2024 | £212,500 | £385,000 | £380,000 |
| 2025 | £209,000 | £444,500 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £245,000 | £410,000 | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £411 | £364 | £405 |
| 2017 | £395 | £343 | £367 |
| 2018 | £341 | £367 | £374 |
| 2019 | £441 | £379 | £372 |
| 2020 | £379 | £387 | £396 |
| 2021 | £335 | £403 | £416 |
| 2022 | £453 | £436 | £445 |
| 2023 | £410 | £437 | £413 |
| 2024 | £402 | £449 | £446 |
| 2025 | £350 | £444 | £479 |
| 2026 | £599 | £467 | £474 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 1XR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 24, Mayfield Road, Dagenham, RM8 1XR | Terraced | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 50, Pedley Road, Dagenham, RM8 1XE | Flats | Leasehold | £248,000 | |
| 21 Oct 2025 | 77, Burnside Road, Dagenham, RM8 1YD | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 |
In the RM8 1XR postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1XR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Rowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.4 mi | Masala Bazaar | 850-860 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4HX | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar |
| 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 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 1XR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edna Fergus
Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026
Muhammad Saleem
Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 1XR records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 1XR in Becontree North is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 1XR, including Mayfield School (Good), Henry Green Primary School (Good) and St Vincent's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 1XR is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 617 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 1XR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,925 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barking covering RM8 1XR is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Edna Fergus (Labour Party) and Muhammad Saleem (Labour Party).