Postcode RM8 2YH 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 South area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 70.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 46% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year. The nearest station is Becontree, about 0.6 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area.
Becontree South has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,640 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Becontree South has an average crime rate, with approximately 70.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 37.1% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Becontree South is £60,785 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near RM8 2YH.
Becontree South near RM8 2YH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 5 | Becontree | District | Walking directions to Becontree |
Based on 68 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 (about £483 per square foot) in Parsloes area, with individual transactions ranging from £187,000 up to £36,000,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 3 | £430,000 | £547 |
| Terraced | 60 | £382,500 | £485 |
| Flats | 5 | £210,000 | £443 |
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 | £201,000 | £395,000 | £380,000 |
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 | £475 |
| 2026 | £419 | £437 | £492 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RM8 2YH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Feb 2026 | 115, Fitzstephen Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YH | Terraced | Freehold | £380,000 | |
| 26 Jan 2026 | 101, Fitzstephen Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YH | Terraced | Freehold | £377,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 247, Ilchester Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YA | Flats | Leasehold | £266,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 186, Ilchester Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YA | Terraced | Freehold | £353,000 | |
| 21 Mar 2025 | 227, Ilchester Road, Dagenham, RM8 2YA | Flats | Leasehold | £225,000 |
In the RM8 2YH postcode area, located within Becontree South, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
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 2YH, 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 2YH records about 70 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 6 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, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RM8 2YH in Becontree South is £380,000 (about £483 per square foot) based on 68 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to RM8 2YH, including Alamiyah School, Roding Primary School (Good) and The St Teresa Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RM8 2YH is Becontree in TfL zone 5, about 928 m away, serving the District line.
RM8 2YH scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,640 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 2YH 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).