Area guide
Everything you need to know about buying property in the RM8 postcode area, covering Dagenham and surrounding areas. All price data sourced from HM Land Registry — updated July 2026.
Average price
£189,759
Median price
£168,000
5-year trend
+39.1%
Total sales
16,235
The RM8 area has 539 individual postcodes with 16,235 registered sales. Prices are +52.2% below the national average, with the largest concentration in Dagenham. The five-year price movement is +39.1%.
RM8 averages £189,759, placing it in the affordable category, +52.2% below the national average. Affordable areas can offer good value for first-time buyers and investors seeking lower entry points. The dataset includes 16,235 recorded sales across 539 postcodes.
The five-year price trend in RM8 is +39.1%, significantly outpacing many other areas. This level of growth may reflect improving local amenities, transport links or broader regeneration.
RM8 1SW
£113,905 avg · 208 sales
RM8 1XQ
£133,468 avg · 127 sales
RM8 2AR
£228,304 avg · 110 sales
RM8 1YE
£158,106 avg · 104 sales
RM8 2QS
£137,876 avg · 100 sales
RM8 1TE
£121,996 avg · 92 sales
RM8 1AE
£249,007 avg · 87 sales
RM8 2GQ
£187,665 avg · 86 sales
RM8 2QT
£129,612 avg · 84 sales
This RM8 area guide is based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data, covering registered residential property sales in England and Wales from January 1995 onwards. All figures are historical sold prices, not current valuations or asking prices.
Data last updated: July 2026 · View methodology
The average sold price in the RM8 postcode area is £189,759, based on 16,235 HM Land Registry transactions. The largest town in this area is Dagenham.
Properties in RM8 average £189,759, which is +52.2% below the national average of £396,803 for England and Wales.
The median price (£168,000) is 11.5% below the average (£189,759), suggesting a mix of property types or a few high-value sales pulling the mean upward. This is common in areas with both affordable and premium housing.
Prices in RM8 have moved +39.1% over five years, reflecting broader UK house price growth. The large sample size gives confidence in this trend.
No. All figures on this page are historical completed sale prices from HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. They are not current valuations, estate agent asking prices, or financial advice. Always seek professional advice before making property decisions.
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