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Zone 6 Flat

79 Markyate Road, RM8 2LD RM8 2LD

1-bed flat

Barking and Dagenham, London

~£138,000

Freehold

EPC D

Estimated guide price (from size & zone) — confirm the actual figure with the agent.

Bedroom

Bathroom

42 m²

Floor area

Flat

Type

Now

Available

furnished Min 6 months

About this property

A 1-bedroom house in Barking and Dagenham. EPC rating D. Around 11 min walk to the nearest station.

Transport & Commute

Becontree

Zone 6 · 11 min walk from this property

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Council Tax — Band B

Barking and Dagenham · 2024/25 rates

Band B — 1991 property value: £40,001 – £52,000

Band B covers smaller flats and some 1-bed properties. Rateable value was £40,001–£52,000 in 1991.

Calculated as 7/9 of the Band D rate (£1,806/yr in Barking and Dagenham)

Annual

£1,405

Monthly

£117

(÷12)

Weekly

£27

Councils bill in 10 monthly instalments (April–January). That's £140/month for 10 months, then nothing in Feb and March.

Living alone? You get 25% off Save £351/yr

With 25% single discount

£1,054/yr

£88/mo

Apply online at Barking and Dagenham council's website. You'll need your address and move-in date.

Band	1991 value	Annual	Monthly
A	Up to £40,000	£1,204	£100
B	£40,001 – £52,000	£1,405	£117
C	£52,001 – £68,000	£1,605	£134
D	£68,001 – £88,000	£1,806	£151
E	£88,001 – £120,000	£2,208	£184
F	£120,001 – £160,000	£2,609	£217
G	£160,001 – £320,000	£3,010	£251
H	Over £320,000	£3,612	£301

Exemptions & discounts

• Students: Full-time students are 100% exempt
• Under 18: Not counted toward the household total
• Severe mental impairment: Fully disregarded
• Care leavers: Under-25 care leavers may be exempt

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