Postcode RM8 2XG is located in a major urban area, within the Parsloes ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree West area. It has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Becontree West is £65,839 per year. The nearest station is Becontree located about 0.7 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest large park is Parsloes Park.
Becontree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,967 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 12% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 55.7% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree West is £65,839 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 125 ft away from RM8 2XG.
Becontree West near RM8 2XG 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 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Parsloes Park | Large | Walking directions to Parsloes Park |
Based on 86 recent sales, the median property price is £371,000 in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £545,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 8 | £205,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 5 | £360,000 |
| Terraced | 73 | £380,000 |
10 year median price trend in Parsloes
In the RM8 2XG postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.