Postcode RM8 2PR 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 high crime levels, with around 137.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Becontree North is £45,400 per year. The nearest station is Goodmayes located about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Goodmayes Park.
Becontree North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,215 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a high crime rate, with approximately 137.1 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 16.2% 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 of residents in Becontree North is £45,400 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 246 ft away from RM8 2PR.
Becontree North near RM8 2PR 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 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 1 mi | 4 | Seven Kings | Elizabeth, Greater Anglia | Walking directions to Seven Kings |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
Based on 46 recent sales, the median property price is £381,000 in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £550,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 1 | £200,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £430,000 |
| Terraced | 36 | £379,000 |
10 year median price trend in Becontree
In the RM8 2PR postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RM8 2PR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Tesco Express | Green Lane, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | NK News | Gren, Redbridge, IG3 9SQ | Walking directions to NK News |
| 0.4 mi | Masala Bazaar | 850-860 High Road, Chadwell Heath, RM6 4HX | Walking directions to Masala Bazaar |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.