The bottom line
RM8 2AR offers exceptional schools (100% Good/Outstanding), low crime, fast broadband and a green environment at £332,500 median — strong value for Families who can accept its trade-offs.
The catches: high noise levels nearby and 47 min to canary wharf — above average for this zone.
Less suited to Car-free commuters.
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Location
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Area identity and London comparisons
Area Identity
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Postcode Personality
“The family fortress”
How RM8 2AR has changed
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
Schools
18 AprNearest schools and Ofsted ratings
95
Education score
Primary
Dorothy Barley Junior Academy
Good · Inspected Mar 2023 · 6 min walk
KS2: 104.1
Secondary
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College
Outstanding · Inspected Jan 2024 · 15 min walk
100% of local schools rated Good or Outstanding · based on 10 schools within 1.5km
Childcare
Childcare
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Not inspected · 44 min walk
5 primaries · 0 secondaries · 0 childcare — within 1km
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Safety
13 JulCrime rates and local incidents
Low crime
60.3 incidents per 1,000 residents
-19% vs borough
Crime by type
Road safety
95
Road safety score
1
Accidents (5yr)
1
KSI (5yr)
1
Serious within 200m
Fire risk
LOW
Risk band
0
Incidents (1yr)
0
Incidents (5yr)
Nearest station: Ilford Fire Station · 1.9km
Crime is 7% below London average
Property
2 JulPrices, sales volume and market trends
Property
2 JulPrices, sales volume and market trends
Low transaction volume — only 5 sales in 24 months. Price figures may not reflect the wider area. Treat with caution.
£332,500
Median sale price
£332,500 is 36% below the London median (£520,000)
This year
Flat
Dominant type
Price history
EPC breakdown
Based on 79 properties · Confidence: high
Street mix
LHA rates — Outer East London
Stamp duty
England & NI rates 2025/26. Additional property rate adds 3% on each band.
Current mortgage rates
Bank of England (monthly average)
Affordability
Price-to-income
Est. mortgage
Market activity
Days to sell
Market momentum
Energy & construction
BCIS London average 2024. Excludes land value. Use for building insurance sum insured guidance only.
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Market History
Price trajectory, velocity and distribution
Price Trajectory
2003–2026 · CAGR
+3.5%
Total change
+119%
Market Activity
Price Velocity & Acceleration
Current Velocity
+89.3%
per year
Acceleration
+116.22
change in velocity
Market State
Strong growth
Price Distribution
P25: £450k–£500k · P75: £250k–£300k · 105 sales
Property Type Mix
Total: 105 sales
By decade
2000s
2010s
2020s
Market Cycle
Market Eras
| Era | Period | Start price | End price | Change | Avg sales/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post-dot-com plateau | 2003–2004 | £210k | £135k | -35.7% | 4 |
| GFC & correction | 2010–2012 | £190k | £180k | -5.3% | 15 |
| Help-to-Buy recovery | 2013–2016 | £190k | £265k | +39.7% | 6.2 |
| Brexit uncertainty | 2017–2019 | £310k | £313k | +1% | 3 |
| Pandemic surge | 2020–2021 | £308k | £298k | -3.1% | 3.5 |
| Rate-rise correction | 2022–2023 | £240k | £310k | +29.2% | 2 |
| Current market | 2024–2026 | £333k | £460k | +38.3% | 2.3 |
Price Trajectory by Type
Per-type alpha vs district
Best performer
Flat/maisonette
+2.1% alpha
Weakest performer
Terraced
-17.7% alpha
CAGR over 20yr data window. Alpha = local CAGR − district CAGR.
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Buyer vs Seller Score
Composite market conditions index 0–100
Market condition
Strong Seller's Market
Higher score = better conditions for buyers
Score breakdown
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
Transport
1 JulPublic transport accessibility and links
PTAL 2
Poor
Nearby stations
20
Walkability score
51
Footpaths (500m)
0
Santander docks (800m)
Central London commute times
▎ marker = outer-London average per hub. ↓ green = below average. ↑ orange = above average. ≈ grey = at average. · Source: TfL Journey Planner (sampled)
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
Parking & EV
Car parks, spaces and charging points
4
Car parks (800m)
0
EV chargers (800m)
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
Connectivity
Broadband and mobile coverage
100%
Full fibre
94%
Gigabit
100%
5G outdoor
100%
4G outdoor
Mobile operators
Broadband providers
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Environment
2 JulFlood risk, air quality and noise
Nearest SSSI: Abbey Wood SSSI — 7.3 km
Energy
Ground stability
Geology: SAND AND GRAVEL
Subsidence risk: Low
Shrink-swell: Low
Running sand risk: Medium
Landslide records (2km): None recorded
Insurance risk
Cost band
Flood risk
Subsidence risk
Flood claim prob.
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
Climate
Local weather conditions and energy potential
1,540 hrs/yr
Sunshine
594 mm/yr
Rainfall
22.7°C
Summer avg
3.1°C
Winter avg
Source: Met Office UK Climate Averages 1991-2020
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
Health
GP, dental and hospital access
DR A ARIF
620 LONGBRIDGE ROAD, GOODMAYES, RM8 2AJ
4 min walk
67%
Recommend GP
67%
Overall GP experience
2
GPs within 1km
1
Dentists within 1km
1
Care homes (1km)
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
Amenities
Shops, restaurants, parks and more
95
Parks (1km)
1
Restaurants (800m)
0
Cafes (800m)
0
Pubs (400m)
0
Pharmacies (800m)
1
Gyms (1km)
12
Sports (1km)
0
Convenience
No pubs within 400m — nearest: The Roundhouse (1.1 km)
Nightlife (500m)
0
Nightclubs
0
Late-night venues
0
Libraries (1km)
0
Cinemas (2km)
260m
Post office
Nearby shops
Nearby restaurants
Nearby pubs
Nearby gyms
Nearby pharmacies
Business
Local businesses registered here
Business
Local businesses registered here
High street
AHigh street health
Registered businesses
+15 more
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
Investment
Investment grade, yield and market outlook
52
Investment score
Score reflects rental yield, demand & liquidity — not capital appreciation. See Price growth potential below.
Rental market
Demand
Void risk
Tenant profile
Rent growth (1yr)
Market liquidity
Market activity
Est. days to sell
Velocity score
Future outlook
41.7
Price growth score
Development pressure
New supply risk
Infrastructure pipeline
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Demographics
16 JunPopulation, deprivation and income
Decile 3/10
More deprived than average
Index of Multiple Deprivation
Rank: 9,814 nationally
2,686
Est. population
19,590/km²
59%
Employed
37%
Degree educated
£38,400
Median income
8.4%
Claimant rate
36
Community stability
Age profile
Tenure
Ethnicity
Employment & lifestyle
Housing tenure (Census 2021)
vs. London
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Planning
Conservation areas and development
Housing pipeline (800m)
Named schemes (500m)
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Politics
Local councillors and MP
Councillors
Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator
Stamp Duty & Affordability Calculator
Stamp duty on median price (£332,500)
£4,125
Standard buyer
£0
First-time buyer
Save £4,125
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Deposit
Affordability uses 4.5× single income and 4.75% indicative rate over 25 years. Not financial advice.
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