Postcode RM8 2AJ 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 92.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree West is £65,839 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 1 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,192 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has a high crime rate, with approximately 92.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 19.5% 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 42 ft away from RM8 2AJ.
Becontree West near RM8 2AJ 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 1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £480,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 45 | £385,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 19 | £230,000 | £394 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £369,000 | £297,200 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £350,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £345,000 | £305,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £375,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £395,000 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £208,500 | £459,950 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £233,000 | £463,500 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £237,000 | £510,000 | £365,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £436,500 | £357,500 |
| 2025 | £243,000 | £490,000 | £382,500 |
| 2026 | £243,500 | — | £390,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £386 | £383 | £382 |
| 2017 | £398 | £338 | £368 |
| 2018 | £380 | £385 | £395 |
| 2019 | £362 | £367 | £386 |
| 2020 | £367 | £378 | £402 |
| 2021 | £375 | £427 | £435 |
| 2022 | £416 | £429 | £479 |
| 2023 | £398 | £462 | £479 |
| 2024 | £387 | £464 | £445 |
| 2025 | £414 | £465 | £465 |
| 2026 | £389 | — | £481 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2AJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sept 2025 | 634, Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2AJ | Terraced | Freehold | £470,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 15, Amidas Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 38, Amidas Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £345,000 | |
| 22 Sept 2025 | 22, Amidas Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £370,000 | |
| 19 Sept 2025 | 5, Amidas Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 2HX | Terraced | Freehold | £322,500 |
In the RM8 2AJ postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2AJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
| 0.4 mi | Newz & Booze | Lodge Avenue, Redbridge, IG11 9BZ | Walking directions to Newz & Booze |
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 2AJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faiza Noreen
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Kashif Haroon
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Shamsul Azam
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 2AJ records about 93 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 2AJ in Becontree West is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 2AJ, including Manor Primary School (Good), Alamiyah School and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 2AJ is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,538 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 2AJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,192 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 2AJ is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Faiza Noreen (Labour Party), Kashif Haroon (Labour Party) and Shamsul Azam (Labour Party).