Postcode RM8 2FA 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 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 nearest station is Upney, about 0.9 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mayesbrook Park.
Becontree West has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,814 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, 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 36.6% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 154 ft away from RM8 2FA.
Becontree West near RM8 2FA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Upney located about 0.9 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| 1 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| 1 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mayesbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Mayesbrook Park |
Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £480,000 | £465 |
| Terraced | 45 | £385,000 | £465 |
| Flats | 19 | £230,000 | £394 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £225,000 | £369,000 | £297,200 |
| 2017 | £235,000 | £350,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £345,000 | £305,000 |
| 2019 | £212,500 | £375,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £225,000 | £395,000 | £320,000 |
| 2021 | £208,500 | £459,950 | £330,000 |
| 2022 | £233,000 | £463,500 | £375,000 |
| 2023 | £237,000 | £510,000 | £365,000 |
| 2024 | £230,000 | £436,500 | £357,500 |
| 2025 | £243,000 | £490,000 | £382,500 |
| 2026 | £243,500 | — | £390,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £386 | £383 | £382 |
| 2017 | £398 | £338 | £368 |
| 2018 | £380 | £385 | £395 |
| 2019 | £362 | £367 | £386 |
| 2020 | £367 | £378 | £402 |
| 2021 | £375 | £427 | £435 |
| 2022 | £416 | £429 | £479 |
| 2023 | £398 | £462 | £479 |
| 2024 | £387 | £464 | £445 |
| 2025 | £414 | £465 | £465 |
| 2026 | £389 | — | £481 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2FA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Flat 201, Oxford House, 2, Dean Path, Dagenham, RM8 2FA | Flats | Leasehold | £205,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 308, Brunel House, 4, Chancellor Way, Dagenham, RM8 2GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £260,000 | |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Flat 412, Brunel House, 4, Chancellor Way, Dagenham, RM8 2GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 31 Oct 2025 | Flat 203, Brunel House, 4, Chancellor Way, Dagenham, RM8 2GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 | |
| 27 Jun 2025 | Flat 507, Brunel House, 4, Chancellor Way, Dagenham, RM8 2GQ | Flats | Leasehold | £142,000 |
In the RM8 2FA postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2FA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Newz & Booze | Lodge Avenue, Redbridge, IG11 9BZ | Walking directions to Newz & Booze |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
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 2FA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Faiza Noreen
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Kashif Haroon
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Shamsul Azam
Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 2FA 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM8 2FA in Becontree West is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 2FA, including Manor Primary School (Good), Mayespark Primary School (Good) and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 2FA is Upney in TfL zone 4, about 1,501 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 2FA 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 2FA is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Faiza Noreen (Labour Party), Kashif Haroon (Labour Party) and Shamsul Azam (Labour Party).