Postcode RM8 2GP 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 86.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year. The nearest station is Goodmayes located about 1.0 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Mayesbrook Park.
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 86.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 42.6% 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 of residents in Becontree West is £45,800 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 19 ft away from RM8 2GP.
Becontree West near RM8 2GP 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 1 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| 1 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| 1 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Mayesbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Mayesbrook Park |
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 2GP postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2GP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Newz & Booze | Lodge Avenue, Redbridge, IG11 9BZ | Walking directions to Newz & Booze |
| 0.2 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.