Is RM8 2JA a nice place to live?

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Crime (Police.uk, 2026-07)

489 crimes recorded

Within roughly a mile of RM8 2JA. Most common: Violence & sexual offences.

Violence & sexual offences
206
Anti-social behaviour
101
Vehicle crime
47
Other theft
34
Public order
22
Shoplifting
18
Theft from the person
16
Drugs
12

House prices

£371,030

Average price in Barking and Dagenham (2026-06, UK House Price Index). Up 4.3% year on year.

Terraced
£404,009
Semi-detached
£487,957
Detached
£655,264
Flat / maisonette
£249,680

Local authority average from HM Land Registry — not a valuation for RM8 2JA specifically.

Flood risk

Official Environment Agency map for rivers, sea, surface water and groundwater risk near this postcode.

No active flood warnings within ~15km.

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GP & dentist ratings

CQC ratings near RM8 2JA on Check My GP

Food hygiene ratings

FSA ratings near RM8 2JA on Check Food Hygiene

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