Postcode RM8 2QA is located in a major urban area, within the Becontree area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree North area. It has high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 46.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 64% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree North is £60,461 per year. The median sale price in Becontree is £408,500 (around £460 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £380,500 and £425,000. The nearest station is Goodmayes, about 0.6 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 high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,965 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a low crime rate, with approximately 46.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 20.3% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 2QA.
Becontree North near RM8 2QA 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 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Goodmayes Park | Large | Walking directions to Goodmayes Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £408,500 (about £460 per square foot) in Becontree area, with individual transactions ranging from £245,000 up to £507,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 9 | £425,000 | £430 |
| Terraced | 28 | £400,000 | £464 |
| 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 | £395,000 |
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 | £485 | £473 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2QA.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | 84, Waldegrave Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QB | Terraced | Freehold | £395,000 | |
| 23 Jan 2026 | 31, Milner Road, Dagenham, RM8 2PX | Terraced | Freehold | £305,000 | |
| 19 Aug 2025 | 28, Milner Road, Dagenham, RM8 2PX | Terraced | Freehold | £330,000 | |
| 30 Jun 2025 | 13, Milner Road, Dagenham, RM8 2PX | Terraced | Freehold | £365,000 | |
| 21 May 2025 | Ground Floor Flat, 73A, Waldegrave Road, Dagenham, RM8 2QJ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the RM8 2QA postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 15 primary and 3 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 | St Vincent's Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 May 2012. | |
St Vincent's Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 17 May 2012
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| 0.1 mi | Not applicable | SENARP Vibe Independent School | Other independent special school | Unrated. | |
SENARP Vibe Independent School ratingInspection information
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| 0.3 mi | Primary | Becontree Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Jul 2023. | |
Becontree Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 18 Jul 2023
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4 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM8 2QA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Rowallen Parade, Dagenham, RM8 1XU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | 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 2QA, 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 2QA records about 46 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, burglary and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM8 2QA in Becontree is £408,500 (about £460 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 2QA, including St Vincent's Catholic Primary School (Good), SENARP Vibe Independent School and Becontree Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM8 2QA is Goodmayes in TfL zone 4, about 995 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 2QA scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,965 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 2QA 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).