Postcode RM8 2BZ 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 South area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mayesbrook Park.
Becontree South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,645 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 28.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 206 ft away from RM8 2BZ.
Becontree South near RM8 2BZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 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 2BZ postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2BZ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 455-459 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Bob Food Express | 284 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Walking directions to Bob Food Express |
| 0.3 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.