Postcode RM8 2GR is located in a major urban area, within the Mayesbrook area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree South area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 42.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. The median sale price in Mayesbrook is £361,000 (around £457 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £263,750 and £404,750. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.8 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Mayesbrook Park.
Becontree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,025 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a low crime rate, with approximately 42.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 32.8% 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 per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 2GR.
Becontree South near RM8 2GR 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 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.9 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Mayesbrook Park | Large | Walking directions to Mayesbrook Park |
Based on 80 recent sales, the median property price is £361,000 (about £457 per square foot) in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £102,000 up to £555,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £485,000 | £484 |
| Terraced | 48 | £380,000 | £479 |
| Flats | 22 | £232,000 | £395 |
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 | £485,000 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £237,000 | — | £383,000 |
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 | £394 | — | £482 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2GR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Oct 2025 | 12, Ilchester Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YS | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 29 Aug 2025 | 83, Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2JH | Terraced | Freehold | £325,000 | |
| 06 Feb 2026 | 60, Ilchester Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YU | Terraced | Freehold | £403,000 | |
| 29 Jul 2025 | 72, Fitzstephen Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YL | Terraced | Freehold | £504,100 | |
| 10 Apr 2026 | 23, Harrold Road, Dagenham, RM8 2ND | Terraced | Freehold | £432,000 |
In the RM8 2GR postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Primary | Dorothy Barley Junior Academy | Academy sponsor led | Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Mar 2023. | |
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 28 Mar 2023
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| 0.1 mi | Primary | Dorothy Barley Infants' School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 6 Jul 2016. | |
Dorothy Barley Infants' School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 6 Jul 2016
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| 0.2 mi | Primary | Manor Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 1 May 2014. | |
Manor Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 1 May 2014
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5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM8 2GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Newz & Booze | Lodge Avenue, Redbridge, IG11 9BZ | Walking directions to Newz & Booze |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Bob Food Express | 284 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Walking directions to Bob Food Express |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 455-459 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
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 2GR, 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 2GR records about 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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 drugs.
The median sale price around RM8 2GR in Mayesbrook is £361,000 (about £457 per square foot) based on 80 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 17 schools close to RM8 2GR, including Dorothy Barley Junior Academy (Good), Dorothy Barley Infants' School (Good) and Manor Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM8 2GR is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,236 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 2GR scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,025 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 2GR 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).