Postcode RM8 2GT is located in a major urban area, within the Parsloes ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree South area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69.9 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.6 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,870 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 69.9 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.2% 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 2GT.
Becontree South near RM8 2GT 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 8 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Parsloes
In the RM8 2GT postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
1 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2GT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.