Postcode RM8 2DD is located in a major urban area, within the Becontree area 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 median sale price in Becontree is £408,500 (around £460 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £380,500 and £425,000. The nearest station is Goodmayes, about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,814 out of 32,844 areas in England, 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 38.8% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from RM8 2DD.
Becontree West near RM8 2DD 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 |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £408,500 (about £460 per square foot) in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £507,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £425,000 | £430 |
| Terraced | 28 | £400,000 | £464 |
| 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 | £395,000 |
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 | £485 | £473 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2DD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Jul 2026 | Flat 126, Academy Court, 566, Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2AR | Flats | Leasehold | £245,000 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 2DD postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Manor Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2014. | |
Manor Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 May 2014
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Mayespark Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 15 Nov 2023. | |
Mayespark Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 15 Nov 2023
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 2023
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM8 2DD
| 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 |
| 0.3 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 2DD, 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 2DD 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 public order.
The median sale price around RM8 2DD in Becontree is £408,500 (about £460 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RM8 2DD, including Manor Primary School (Good), Mayespark Primary School (Good) and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM8 2DD is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 1,487 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 2DD 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 2DD 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).