Area360 logo

Postcode insights

RM8 2FB

Mayesbrook

Barking and Dagenham

Interactive map showing RM8 2FB and surrounding area

Detailed insights for RM8 2FB

Overview

Postcode RM8 2FB 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 very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 67.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year. The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.9 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mayesbrook Park.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
34.1%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
No noise

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

4/10

Becontree West has a low crime rate, with approximately 67.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

34.1%

Approximately 34.1% 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.

Income level

1/10

The average income of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year.

Noise Level

No noise

No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 2FB.

Flood risk

No risk

Becontree West near RM8 2FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for RM8 2FB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.9 mi

5

Becontree

District

Walking directions to Becontree
0.9 mi

4

Upney

District

Walking directions to Upney

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for RM8 2FB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miMayesbrook ParkLargeWalking directions to Mayesbrook Park

Area Profile

Population
350
Population density
52,878.8 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
61
17.38%
British
55
15.67%
Indian
48
13.68%
Other White
41
11.68%
Pakistani
27
7.69%
Total population: 351

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
47
35.61%
Other social rented
36
27.27%
Owns with a mortgage
27
20.45%
Social rents from council
9
6.82%
Owns outright
8
6.06%
Total households: 132

Property prices in Mayesbrook

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)

Price distribution by property type for Mayesbrook in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mayesbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£375,000
Flats19£249,995
Semi-Detached8£447,500
Terraced58£379,000

10 year median price trend in Mayesbrook

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mayesbrook.

Schools

In the RM8 2FB postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for RM8 2FB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryManor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miPrimaryDorothy Barley Junior AcademyAcademy sponsor led

Good

0.3 miPrimaryDorothy Barley Infants' SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2FB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for RM8 2FB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DBWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miNewz & BoozeLodge Avenue, Redbridge, IG11 9BZWalking directions to Newz & Booze
0.4 miPremier ShopBecontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2ULWalking directions to Premier Shop

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.