Postcode RM8 1XU 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 116.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The nearest station is Goodmayes located about 0.4 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
Becontree North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 116.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 15 ft away from RM8 1XU.
Becontree North near RM8 1XU 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 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 |
| 0.5 mi | Barley Lane Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Barley Lane Recreation Ground |
Based on 48 recent sales, the median property price is £381,000 in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 2 | £209,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 37 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Becontree
In the RM8 1XU postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
10 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 1XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Tesco Express | Green Lane, Barking and 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 | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 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 |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.