Postcode RM8 2BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Mayesbrook ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.0 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside is £63,438 per year. The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.6 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mayesbrook Park.
Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,974 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.0 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 36.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.8% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside is £63,438 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 314 ft away from RM8 2BJ.
Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside near RM8 2BJ 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Mayesbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Mayesbrook Park |
Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 1 | £375,000 |
| Flats | 21 | £235,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £447,500 |
| Terraced | 56 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mayesbrook
In the RM8 2BJ postcode area, located within Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2BJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Bob Food Express | 284 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Walking directions to Bob Food Express |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 455-459 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.1 mi | Newsmaster | 461 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Newsmaster |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/01/2026.