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About

Abbey ward lies in the western part of the borough, bordering the River Roding. Its landscape is defined by the large, open spaces of Barking Park and the Eastbrookend Country Park. The area contains a mix of residential housing, ranging from Victorian terraces to more modern developments. The presence of the historic Abbey ruins provides a focal point near the town centre.

The ward includes the southern section of the Ripple Road commercial strip and is served by Barking station. Residential areas are organised around several local schools and community facilities. The open waterways and marshes of the Roding Valley shape the eastern boundary, influencing the area's layout and green corridors.

Area overview

On average Abbey has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 590 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 19.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Abbey is £69,254 per year. There are 3 schools in Abbey: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity. Abbey is home to around 3,955 people, with a population density of about 8,642.9 per km2.

Crime rate

10/10

Crimes per 1k residents

590

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

4/10

Connectivity

9/10

Area Profile

Abbey Population

3,955

Population density

8,642.9 per km²

Crime

Violence and sexual offences

210.11(+576%)

Anti-social behaviour

157.52(+486%)

Drugs

79.39(+1180%)

Shoplifting

67.51(+576%)

Other theft

58.66(+413%)

London average

Demographics

Indian

978

24.72%

Other White

663

16.76%

British

436

11.02%

African

435

10.99%

Pakistani

373

9.43%

Total population: 3,957

Economics

Level 4 qualifications or above

1,395

47.51%

No qualifications

513

17.47%

Level 3 (A level)

324

11.04%

Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)

260

8.86%

Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)

238

8.11%

Total 16+ residents: 2,936

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

709

49.93%

Owns with a mortgage

193

13.59%

Social rents from council

162

11.41%

Owns outright

135

9.51%

Other social rented

123

8.66%

Total households: 1,420

Property prices in Abbey

Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £500,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Abbey over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	Median £/m²	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	7	£173,000	£4,553	£166,500	£171,500	£197,500	£227,000
Terraced	3	£435,000	£4,677	£286,500	£352,500	£467,500	£493,500

10 years median price trend in Abbey

All postcodes in Abbey

IG118TJ

Abbey

IG117PJ

Westbury Road

IG117HB

Abbey

IG117FL

Arboretum Place

IG118ER

East Street

IG117PS

Arboretum Place

IG117FX

Clockhouse Avenue

IG118AW

North Street

IG117FJ

Axe Street

IG117ZS

Abbey

IG117PG

Ripple Road

IG118DR

Station Parade

IG117NP

Ripple Road

IG117ZN

Abbey Road

IG118DN

Station Parade

IG117GS

Arboretum Place

IG117EX

Abbey Road

IG117BS

Abbey Road

IG117QB

St Awdrys Road

IG117NR

Eldred Road

IG117GU

Arboretum Place

IG117PW

Ripple Road

IG117HZ

Abbey

IG117DQ

Abbey

IG117BA

Highbridge Road

IG118FW

London Road

IG117EN

Abbey

IG117ND

Abbey

IG117RL

Eldred Road

IG117FE

Axe Street

IG118EP

East Street

IG117AR

Axe Street

IG117GT

Arboretum Place

IG117NX

Ripple Road

IG117PL

Westbury Road

IG117PZ

Jarvis Close

IG118FY

London Road

IG117FD

Axe Street

IG118DH

Eldred Road

IG117FN

Eldred Road

IG117LU

Abbey

IG117LS

Broadway

IG117QD

St Awdrys Road

IG117ZQ

Abbey Road

IG117PN

Westbury Road

IG117FG

Axe Street

IG117EZ

Abbey

IG117PD

Abbey

IG117RX

Abbey

IG117LZ

Axe Street

IG118TP

Abbey

IG118EQ

East Street

IG117ZR

Abbey

IG117UY

Abbey Road

IG117NB

Abbey

IG118EN

East Street

IG118FA

East Street

IG117FH

Axe Street

IG117BB

Highbridge Road

IG118EG

London Road

IG117HG

Abbey Road

IG118EJ

East Street

IG118ET

North Street

IG117FF

Axe Street

IG117ZP

Abbey Road

IG118DP

East Street

IG118AA

Linton Road

IG117QE

St Awdrys Road

IG117XD

Cranborne Road

IG117EP

Abbey Road

IG117PX

Arboretum Place

IG117FS

Axe Street

IG117FP

Eldred Road

IG118AL

London Road

IG117YL

St Erkenwald Mews

IG117NY

Ripple Road

IG117PY

Arboretum Place

IG118AF

London Road

IG117NA

Vicarage Drive

IG117NT

Ripple Road

IG117SH

Clockhouse Avenue

IG117NN

Eldred Road

IG117HW

Axe Street

IG117ZW

Abbey

IG118JA

Abbey Road

IG118DG

Eldred Road

IG118FJ

Short Blue Place

IG117XE

Cranborne Road

IG117PB

Eldred Road

IG118EU

East Street

IG118AS

Abbey Road

IG117NF

Eldred Road

IG117PQ

Westbury Road

IG117QF

Sunningdale Avenue

IG117XA

St Erkenwald Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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