Postcode RM8 2XJ is located in a major urban area, within the Parsloes area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Becontree West area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree West is £65,839 per year. The median sale price in Parsloes is £385,000 (around £473 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £355,250 and £406,000. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.8 miles away. There are 17 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,646 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree West has a low crime rate, with approximately 43 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 35.2% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 170 ft away from RM8 2XJ.
Becontree West near RM8 2XJ 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 0.8 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
Based on 70 recent sales, the median property price is £385,000 (about £473 per square foot) in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £172,000 up to £36,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £450,000 | £437 |
| Terraced | 62 | £385,000 | £484 |
| Flats | 5 | £192,000 | £395 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £180,000 | £327,500 | £293,750 |
| 2017 | £180,000 | £330,000 | £300,000 |
| 2018 | £200,000 | £330,000 | £309,500 |
| 2019 | £175,875 | £311,000 | £310,000 |
| 2020 | £198,500 | £360,000 | £310,000 |
| 2021 | £191,250 | £320,000 | £329,000 |
| 2022 | £204,250 | £426,000 | £366,000 |
| 2023 | £232,500 | £407,000 | £375,000 |
| 2024 | £190,000 | £390,000 | £365,000 |
| 2025 | £207,500 | £395,000 | £380,000 |
| 2026 | £192,000 | £450,000 | £382,500 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £382 | £419 | £360 |
| 2017 | £322 | £385 | £366 |
| 2018 | £413 | £390 | £386 |
| 2019 | £341 | £342 | £380 |
| 2020 | £399 | £404 | £398 |
| 2021 | £385 | £441 | £414 |
| 2022 | £364 | £520 | £459 |
| 2023 | £425 | £540 | £477 |
| 2024 | £365 | £471 | £459 |
| 2025 | £408 | £527 | £473 |
| 2026 | £395 | £437 | £482 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2XJ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Jul 2025 | 9, Bowes Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XJ | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 03 Jun 2025 | 3, Babington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XL | Terraced | Freehold | £400,000 | |
| 09 Feb 2026 | 72, Babington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XP | Terraced | Freehold | £367,500 | |
| 21 Nov 2025 | 57, Babington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XP | Terraced | Freehold | £360,000 | |
| 03 Jul 2025 | 67, Babington Road, Dagenham, RM8 2XP | Terraced | Freehold | £375,000 |
In the RM8 2XJ postcode area, located within Becontree West, there are 17 primary and 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 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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| 0.4 mi | All-through | The Sydney Russell School | Academy converter | Area360 rating. Inspected 12 May 2026. | |
The Sydney Russell School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 12 May 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Southwood Primary School | Community school | Ofsted rating. Inspected 3 Jul 2023. | |
Southwood Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 3 Jul 2023
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3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of RM8 2XJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Premier Shop | Becontree Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, RM8 2UL | Walking directions to Premier Shop |
| 0.5 mi | Lidl | 807-829 Longbridge Road, Dagenham, RM8 2DB | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.5 mi | Londis | 286 Becontree Avenue, Dagenham, RM8 2TR | Walking directions to Londis |
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 2XJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Alexandra Arnautu
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Billy Edmunds
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Ripon Sheikh
Parsloes - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RM8 2XJ records about 43 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, anti-social behaviour and other theft.
The median sale price around RM8 2XJ in Parsloes is £385,000 (about £473 per square foot) based on 70 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 2XJ, including The St Teresa Catholic Primary School (Good), The Sydney Russell School (Outstanding) and Southwood Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to RM8 2XJ is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 1,247 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 2XJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,646 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 2XJ is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Alexandra Arnautu (Reform UK), Billy Edmunds (Reform UK) and Ripon Sheikh (Reform UK).