Postcode RM8 2PJ is located in a major urban area, within the Becontree ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 119.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The nearest station is Chadwell Heath, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
Becontree North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,925 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 119.7 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 30.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 321 ft away from RM8 2PJ.
Becontree North near RM8 2PJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Chadwell Heath located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £507,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 11 | £430,000 | £433 |
| Terraced | 29 | £400,000 | £474 |
| Flats | 1 | £245,000 | £599 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £185,000 | £315,000 | £322,500 |
| 2017 | £195,000 | £310,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £165,000 | £350,000 | £320,000 |
| 2019 | £189,750 | £330,000 | £320,000 |
| 2020 | £253,000 | £357,500 | £313,000 |
| 2021 | £227,000 | £375,000 | £339,000 |
| 2022 | £220,500 | £402,500 | £382,500 |
| 2023 | £203,000 | £400,000 | £405,000 |
| 2024 | £212,500 | £385,000 | £380,000 |
| 2025 | £209,000 | £444,500 | £395,000 |
| 2026 | £245,000 | £410,000 | £400,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £411 | £364 | £405 |
| 2017 | £395 | £343 | £367 |
| 2018 | £341 | £367 | £374 |
| 2019 | £441 | £379 | £372 |
| 2020 | £379 | £387 | £396 |
| 2021 | £335 | £403 | £416 |
| 2022 | £453 | £436 | £445 |
| 2023 | £410 | £437 | £413 |
| 2024 | £402 | £449 | £446 |
| 2025 | £350 | £444 | £479 |
| 2026 | £599 | £467 | £474 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2PJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | 160, Burnside Road, Dagenham, RM8 2JW | Terraced | Freehold | £385,000 | |
| 29 Oct 2025 | 34, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XU | Terraced | Freehold | £425,000 | |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 42, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XU | Terraced | Freehold | £347,500 | |
| 11 Jun 2025 | 39, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XX | Other | Freehold | £437,000 | |
| 19 Mar 2025 | 12, Alleyndale Road, Dagenham, RM8 2JQ | Terraced | Freehold | £355,000 |
In the RM8 2PJ postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2PJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | Rowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.5 mi | Chadwell Express | 76 Station Road, Dagenham, RM8 1TD | Walking directions to Chadwell Express |
| 0.5 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
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 2PJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Edna Fergus
Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026
Muhammad Saleem
Becontree - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 2PJ records about 120 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 vehicle crime.
The median sale price around RM8 2PJ in Becontree North is £410,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 2PJ, including St Vincent's Catholic Primary School, Henry Green Primary School (Good) and Mayfield School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 2PJ is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 872 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 2PJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,925 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 2PJ is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Edna Fergus (Labour Party) and Muhammad Saleem (Labour Party).