Postcode RM8 2AA is located in a major urban area, within the Mayesbrook ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree West area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 80.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree West is £65,839 per year. The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.8 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,333 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has a high crime rate, with approximately 80.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 37.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree West is £65,839 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from RM8 2AA.
Becontree West near RM8 2AA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £447,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mayesbrook
In the RM8 2AA postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2AA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
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: 01/01/2026.