Postcode RM8 2AR 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 average crime levels, with around 65.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 50% 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 Goodmayes, about 1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mayesbrook Park.
Becontree West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 30% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has an average crime rate, with approximately 65.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 40.3% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 136 ft away from RM8 2AR.
Becontree West near RM8 2AR 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 1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| 1 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mayesbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Mayesbrook Park |
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 2AR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Mar 2026 | 588, Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2AR | Terraced | Freehold | £460,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | 576 - 578, Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2AR | Other | Freehold | £1,125,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Flat 114, Academy Court, 566, Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2AR | Flats | Leasehold | £243,000 | |
| 17 Apr 2026 | Flat 319, Academy Court, 566, Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2FF | Flats | Leasehold | £335,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 402, Academy Court, 566, Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2FF | Flats | Leasehold | £535,000 |
In the RM8 2AR postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2AR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.2 mi | Newz & Booze | Lodge Avenue, Redbridge, IG11 9BZ | Walking directions to Newz & Booze |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
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 2AR, 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 2AR records about 65 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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 2AR in Becontree West is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RM8 2AR, including Manor Primary School (Good), Dorothy Barley Junior Academy (Good) and Mayespark Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 2AR is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 1,583 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 2AR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,814 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 2AR 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).