Postcode RM8 2DJ 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 84.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year. The nearest station is Goodmayes located about 0.9 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,243 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 84.9 reported incidents per 1,000 residents 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 of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 256 ft away from RM8 2DJ.
Becontree West near RM8 2DJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 31 recent sales, the median property price is £390,000 in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £550,000.
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £385,000 |
| Terraced | 21 | £395,000 |
10 years price trend in Becontree
In the RM8 2DJ postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | Manor Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | Becontree Primary School | Community school | Good | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Mayespark Primary School | Community school | Good |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/08/2025.