Postcode RM8 2DF 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 81.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree South is £44,100 per year. The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 81.3 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 46.3% 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 of residents in Becontree South is £44,100 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 2DF.
Becontree South near RM8 2DF 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 |
| 1 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £361,250 in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £580,000.
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 | 19 | £249,995 |
| Semi-Detached | 8 | £447,500 |
| Terraced | 58 | £379,000 |
10 year median price trend in Mayesbrook
In the RM8 2DF postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 14 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2DF
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Bob Food Express | 284 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Walking directions to Bob Food Express |
| 0.4 mi | Co-op Food | 455-459 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Newsmaster | 461 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Newsmaster |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.