Postcode RM8 2AU 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 West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 72.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year. The nearest station is Goodmayes located about 0.9 miles away. There are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
Becontree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,098 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 72.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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 of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 2AU.
Becontree West near RM8 2AU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £387,500 in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £550,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 26 | £379,000 |
10 years price trend in Becontree
In the RM8 2AU postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 16 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Becontree Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Not applicable | Alamiyah School | Other independent school | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Manor Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.