Postcode RM8 2BB 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 high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 59.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 54% 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 0.9 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
Becontree West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,043 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has an average crime rate, with approximately 59.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 25.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 2BB.
Becontree West near RM8 2BB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £507,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £430,000 | £433 |
| Terraced | 29 | £400,000 | £474 |
| Flats | 1 | £245,000 | £599 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £315,000 | £322,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £310,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £350,000 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | £189,750 | £330,000 | £320,000 |
| 2020 | £253,000 | £357,500 | £313,000 |
| 2021 | £227,000 | £375,000 | £339,000 |
| 2022 | £220,500 | £402,500 | £382,500 |
| 2023 | £203,000 | £400,000 | £405,000 |
| 2024 | £212,500 | £385,000 | £380,000 |
| 2025 | £209,000 | £444,500 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £245,000 | £410,000 | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £411 | £364 | £405 |
| 2017 | £395 | £343 | £367 |
| 2018 | £341 | £367 | £374 |
| 2019 | £441 | £379 | £372 |
| 2020 | £379 | £387 | £396 |
| 2021 | £335 | £403 | £416 |
| 2022 | £453 | £436 | £445 |
| 2023 | £410 | £437 | £413 |
| 2024 | £402 | £449 | £446 |
| 2025 | £350 | £444 | £479 |
| 2026 | £599 | £467 | £474 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2BB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 May 2025 | 9, Hammonds Close, Dagenham, RM8 2RN | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 02 Dec 2025 | 121, Lichfield Road, Dagenham, RM8 2AX | Terraced | Freehold | £459,412 | |
| 04 Jul 2025 | 70, Lichfield Road, Dagenham, RM8 2AX | Terraced | Freehold | £377,500 | |
| 15 Dec 2025 | 51, Lindsey Road, Dagenham, RM8 2RH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £463,000 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | 55, Lindsey Road, Dagenham, RM8 2RH | Terraced | Freehold | £290,000 |
In the RM8 2BB postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2BB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 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 2BB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edna Fergus
Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026
Muhammad Saleem
Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 2BB records about 60 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 2BB in Becontree West is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RM8 2BB, including Becontree Primary School (Good), The St Teresa Catholic Primary School and Alamiyah School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 2BB is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 1,425 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 2BB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,043 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 2BB is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Edna Fergus (Labour Party) and Muhammad Saleem (Labour Party).