Postcode RM8 2LU 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 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 nearest station is Becontree, about 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 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 the United Kingdom, 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 49.7% 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 2LU.
Becontree South near RM8 2LU 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 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 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 2LU.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Mar 2025 | 67, Davington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LR | Flats | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 13 Feb 2026 | 68, Neasham Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LX | Terraced | Freehold | £423,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2025 | 8, Davington Gardens, Dagenham, RM8 2LP | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 26 Nov 2025 | 8, Neasham Road, Dagenham, RM8 2LT | Terraced | Freehold | £184,000 | |
| 14 May 2025 | 14, Brewood Road, Dagenham, RM8 2BL | Terraced | Freehold | £379,000 |
In the RM8 2LU postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Bob Food Express | 284 Lodge Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2HF | Walking directions to Bob Food Express |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 455-459 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 mi | Newsmaster | 461 Porters Avenue, Dagenham, RM9 4ND | Walking directions to Newsmaster |
| 0.5 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 2LU, 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 2LU 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM8 2LU in Becontree South is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) based on 75 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 18 schools close to RM8 2LU, including Dorothy Barley Infants' School (Good), Dorothy Barley Junior Academy (Good) and Alamiyah School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 2LU is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 980 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 2LU 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 2LU 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).