Postcode RM8 2AQ is located in a major urban area, within the Parsloes ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree West area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% 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 0.8 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,646 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.7% 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 65 ft away from RM8 2AQ.
Becontree West near RM8 2AQ 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence Park |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £36,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £430,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 60 | £382,500 | £485 |
| Flats | 5 | £210,000 | £443 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £327,500 | £293,750 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £330,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £330,000 | £309,500 |
| 2019 | £175,875 | £311,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £198,500 | £360,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £191,250 | £320,000 | £329,000 |
| 2022 | £204,250 | £426,000 | £366,000 |
| 2023 | £232,500 | £407,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £390,000 | £365,000 |
| 2025 | £207,500 | £395,000 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £201,000 | £395,000 | £380,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382 | £419 | £360 |
| 2017 | £322 | £385 | £366 |
| 2018 | £413 | £390 | £386 |
| 2019 | £341 | £342 | £380 |
| 2020 | £399 | £404 | £398 |
| 2021 | £385 | £441 | £414 |
| 2022 | £364 | £520 | £459 |
| 2023 | £425 | £540 | £477 |
| 2024 | £365 | £471 | £459 |
| 2025 | £408 | £527 | £475 |
| 2026 | £419 | £437 | £492 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2AQ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | 13, Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5YT | Flats | Leasehold | £192,000 | |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 55, Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5YT | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 | |
| 14 Mar 2025 | 45, Hewett Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XT | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 14 Oct 2025 | 331, Parsloes Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 5QR | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 100A, Wood Lane, Dagenham, RM9 5SL | Other | Freehold | £350,000 |
In the RM8 2AQ postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2AQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2AQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexandra Arnautu
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Billy Edmunds
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Ripon Sheikh
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 2AQ records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 2AQ in Becontree West is £380,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 2AQ, including Southwood Primary School (Good), Roding Primary School (Good) and The Sydney Russell School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 2AQ is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,335 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 2AQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,646 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 2AQ is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alexandra Arnautu (Reform UK), Billy Edmunds (Reform UK) and Ripon Sheikh (Reform UK).