Postcode RM8 1XS is located in a major urban area, within the Goodmayes ward 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 nearest station is Goodmayes, 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 the United Kingdom, 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 32.5% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 169 ft away from RM8 1XS.
Goodmayes South near RM8 1XS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Goodmayes located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
| 0.4 mi | Barley Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Barley Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 54 recent sales, the median property price is £525,000 (about £463 per square foot) in Goodmayes area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £900,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £550,000 | £448 |
| Terraced | 41 | £535,000 | £470 |
| Flats | 8 | £307,750 | £450 |
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 | £378,000 | £558,500 | £530,000 |
| 2026 | £253,000 | £428,334 | £550,000 |
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 | £548 | £481 | £470 |
| 2026 | £367 | £385 | £436 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 1XS.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2025 | 7, Greenside, Dagenham, RM8 1YB | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 28 Nov 2025 | 50, Pedley Road, Dagenham, RM8 1XE | Flats | Leasehold | £248,000 | |
| 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 |
In the RM8 1XS postcode area, located within Goodmayes South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1XS
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco Extra | 822 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4HY | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.4 mi | NK News | Gren, Redbridge, IG3 9SQ | Walking directions to NK News |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
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 1XS, 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 1XS 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM8 1XS in Goodmayes South is £525,000 (about £463 per square foot) based on 54 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 1XS, including Mayfield School (Good), Al-Noor Voluntary Aided Muslim Primary School (Good) and Goodmayes Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 1XS is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 688 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 1XS 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 1XS 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).