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RM8

DAGENHAM

Greater London, London, England

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RM8 encompasses DAGENHAM and its surrounding areas in Greater London, London.

Avg price £361,435
1yr change ▲ 1.6%
Crime 55% above avg
Schools 1 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£361,435

▲ 1.6% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

26% above national avg

Crime Rate

126.1/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

55% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

14 schools

Broadband Speed

378 Mbps

Property Prices in RM8

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in RM8 is £361,435, which is 72% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in RM8 cost 25.9% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in RM8 have risen 1.6% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £475,000 3
Semi-detached £392,131 112
Terraced £379,080 686
Flat £231,755 141
All types £361,435 978

5-Year Price History

£355K £358K £361K £364K £368K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in RM8

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 126.1 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, RM8 has a crime rate significantly 55% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
44.9 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.1 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
11.5 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
22.1 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
20.7 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in RM8

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

RM8 has 14 schools within or near its boundaries, including 1 rated Outstanding and 3 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Dorothy Barley Infants' School Primary Not inspected mi
Manor Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Grafton Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Valence Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Henry Green Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

1

Outstanding

3

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

232,747

Population

52

Median Age

27%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
27.0%
Private rent
22.0%
Social rent
32.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in RM8 are 378.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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378.0 Mbps

Avg Download

68.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

98%

Superfast Coverage

94%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in RM8 is collected by Romford Council. The Band D rate is £1,077/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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RM8 — DAGENHAM

Area Summary

RM8 (DAGENHAM) offers above-average property prices (£361,435, 26% above national average), higher-than-average crime (55% above national average), 14 nearby schools, and excellent broadband (378 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about RM8 DAGENHAM

What is the average house price in RM8 DAGENHAM?
The average house price in RM8 (DAGENHAM) is £361,435, based on 978 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 26% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 1.6% over the past year.
Is RM8 DAGENHAM a safe area to live?
Crime in RM8 is above the national average (126.1 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (44.9 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (22.1 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of RM8 DAGENHAM?
The population of RM8 (DAGENHAM) is approximately 232,747 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 52 years. 27% of homes are owner-occupied, 22% are privately rented, and 32% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in RM8?
The average broadband download speed in RM8 is 378 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 98% of premises, ultrafast to 94%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in RM8 DAGENHAM?
There are 14 schools in or near RM8. 29% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 1 Outstanding and 3 Good. None require improvement.

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