Postcode RM8 2RB 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 51.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 61% 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 Chadwell Heath, about 0.9 miles away. There are 17 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Valence Park.
Becontree North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,264 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree North has a low crime rate, with approximately 51.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 27.6% 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 2RB.
Becontree North near RM8 2RB 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 0.9 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 mi | 5 | Chadwell Heath | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Chadwell Heath |
| 1 mi | 4 | Goodmayes | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Goodmayes |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Valence Park | Large | Walking directions to Valence 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 2RB.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Feb 2026 | 228, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XP | Terraced | Freehold | £250,000 | |
| 26 Sept 2025 | 155, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3YJ | Other | Leasehold | £215,000 | |
| 09 Jul 2025 | 223, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3YJ | Terraced | Freehold | £440,000 | |
| 25 Sept 2025 | 30, Farmway, Dagenham, RM8 2SR | Terraced | Freehold | £382,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 132, Bennetts Castle Lane, Dagenham, RM8 3XR | Terraced | Freehold | £390,000 |
In the RM8 2RB postcode area, located within Becontree North, there are 17 primary and 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 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 | The St Teresa Catholic Primary School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
The St Teresa Catholic Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Sept 2024
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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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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM8 2RB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op Food | 402-410 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2UU | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
| 0.3 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 2RB, 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 2RB records about 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 4 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 2RB 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 2RB, including SENARP Vibe Independent School, The St Teresa Catholic Primary School (Good) and Becontree Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM8 2RB is Chadwell Heath in TfL zone 5, about 1,441 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RM8 2RB scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,264 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 2RB 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).