RM8 postcode: what it's like to live there
The RM8 district covers Becontree North, Becontree West, Becontree Heath. House prices, schools, crime and commuting, from the 9 neighbourhoods it covers.
House prices in RM8
Typical sale prices over the latest 12 months by type of home (HM Land Registry), across the district's neighbourhoods.
Commuting
Typical door-to-door times from RM8 at the morning rush: getting to the station, the train leaving between 07:00 and 08:45 with the wait included, and the walk at the end. Follow a link for the best places to live for that commute.
- London Liverpool Street: 38 min by train, door to door
Primary schools in RM8
- Becontree Primary School · RM8 2QR · Good (2023) · Bottom 29% in England
- Dorothy Barley Infants' School · RM8 2LL · Standards maintained (2025)
- Dorothy Barley Junior Academy · RM8 2NB · Good (2023) · Bottom 33% in England
- Grafton Primary School · RM8 3EX · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 29% in England
- Henry Green Primary School · RM8 1UR · Remains Good (2021) · Top 20% in England
- Manor Primary School · RM8 2FL · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 46% in England
- Robert Clack School · RM8 1JU · Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
- St Vincent's Catholic Primary School · RM8 2JN · Standards maintained (2025) · Bottom 49% in England
- The St Teresa Catholic Primary School · RM8 2XJ · Good or better in every area (2024) · Top 4% in England
- Valence Primary School · RM8 3AR · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 26% in England
Secondary schools in RM8
- All Saints Catholic School and Technology College · RM8 1JT · Outstanding (2024) · Top 18% in England
- Mayfield School · RM8 1XE · Remains Good (2024) · Bottom 46% in England
- Robert Clack School · RM8 1JU · Good (2023) · Top 32% in England
Fee-paying schools in RM8
- SENARP Vibe Independent School · RM8 2UT · Inspected by Ofsted (independent)
Nurseries and pre-schools in RM8
- Ashbourne Day Nurseries at Dagenham · RM8 2TR · Good (Ofsted)
- Knowledge County Tuition · RM8 1YT
- Little Beacons Nursery Ltd · RM8 1YT
- Playaway Nursery (BCC) Limited · RM8 2QR · Good (Ofsted)
- Playdays Nursery And Preschool · RM8 1DD · Good (Ofsted)
- Purple Penguin Club @ Becontree Children's Centre · RM8 2QR
- Purple Penguin at the Vibe · RM8 2UT
- Solid Start Nursery Limited · RM8 3XP
- Study Buddies Tuition Centre (Dagenham) · RM8 3RA
- The vibe · RM8 2UT
GP surgeries in RM8
- Green Lane Surgery · RM8 1BX
- Tulasi Medical Centre · RM8 3XU
- Dr A Arif · RM8 2AJ
- Becontree Medical Centre · RM8 3HP
- Dr Sz Haider'S Practice · RM8 3RH
- Gables Surgery · RM8 2LD
- Omnes Healthcare Ltd · RM8 2EQ
Neighbourhoods in RM8
Each neighbourhood's share of the district's postcodes. Open one for its prices, recent sales, crime, people and more.
| Neighbourhood | Share of RM8 | Typical home | Crime | Walk to a Good+ primary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree North | 25% | £400k | Average | 6 min |
| Becontree West | 24% | £381k | Average | 6 min |
| Becontree Heath | 21% | £410k | Average | 8 min |
| Becontree East | 12% | £380k | Average | 5 min |
| Becontree South | 7% | £390k | Average | 6 min |
| Chadwell Heath East | 4% | £430k | High | 8 min |
| Goodmayes South | 3% | £530k | High | 6 min |
| Mayesbrook Park & Rippleside | 2% | £381k | Average | 6 min |
| Central Park & Frizlands Lane | 2% | £385k | High | 8 min |
Questions
Where is the RM8 postcode?
RM8 covers 9 neighbourhoods in Becontree North, Becontree West, Becontree Heath, with 587 homes' and businesses' postcodes in use.
How much are houses in RM8?
The typical home price across RM8's neighbourhoods is £400k, against £300k for England.
What are the schools in RM8?
10 primary and 3 secondary state schools have a RM8 postcode, plus 1 fee-paying.
How long is the commute from RM8?
Door to door by train at the morning rush: London Liverpool Street 38 minutes.