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Barkingside

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About

Barkingside ward sits in the north of the London Borough of Redbridge. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, with some modern apartment developments. It is served by the Central line at Barkingside Underground station, providing a direct connection to central London. The local high street, Cranbrook Road, functions as the main commercial strip with a range of independent shops and essential services.

The ward is notably home to the former site of Dr. Barnardo's headquarters, with its historic village and chapel remaining a significant local landmark. Valentines Park extends into the southern edge of the ward, offering substantial green space with sports facilities and a lake. The area's layout includes several quieter suburban streets and cul-de-sacs, with a number of schools and community centres serving the local population.

Area overview

On average Barkingside has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 51 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 7.3% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barkingside is £74,412 per year. There are 4 schools in Barkingside: 3 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. Barkingside is home to around 15,325 people, with a population density of about 9,403.0 per km2.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
51
Deprivation level
4/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
7.3%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

Barkingside Population
15,325
Population density
9,403 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.77(-35%)
Anti-social behaviour
19.05(-29%)
Vehicle crime
8.61(-11%)
Other theft
6.53(-44%)
Burglary
3.2(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
3,375
22.02%
British
2,385
15.56%
Bangladeshi
2,378
15.52%
Pakistani
1,840
12%
Other White
1,535
10.02%
Total population: 15,327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
5,545
45.62%
No qualifications
1,960
16.12%
Level 3 (A level)
1,621
13.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,349
11.1%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
985
8.1%
Total 16+ residents: 12,156

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,635
33.4%
Owns outright
1,595
32.58%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,181
24.13%
Social rents from council
212
4.33%
Other forms of private rent
145
2.96%
Total households: 4,895

Property prices in Barkingside

Based on 69 recent sales, the median property price is £570,000 in Barkingside area, with individual transactions ranging from £85,000 up to £1,025,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Barkingside in the last year.

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

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barkingside over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£855,000
Flats19£235,000
Semi-Detached24£620,000
Terraced25£650,000

10 years median price trend in Barkingside

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barkingside.

All postcodes in Barkingside

IG50AD

Northwood Gardens

IG50BD

Longwood Gardens

IG61AY

Veronique Gardens

IG26RU

Pershore Close

IG26UJ

Avery Gardens

IG61JJ

Georgeville Gardens

IG26RJ

Cranbrook Road

IG26SH

Martley Drive

IG26XZ

Queenborough Gardens

IG61LG

Mapleleafe Gardens

IG26NE

Eastern Avenue

IG26TR

Gantshill Crescent

IG26YQ

Kenwood Gardens

IG26YB

Queenborough Gardens

IG26RG

Cranbrook Road

IG26UF

Woodford Avenue

IG61AG

Bute Road

IG50AH

Northwood Gardens

IG26SU

Cranbrook Road

IG26TW

Roll Gardens

IG26XB

Woodford Avenue

IG26YH

Kenwood Gardens

IG50AQ

Beechwood Gardens

IG61LQ

Oakleafe Gardens

IG26RD

Cranbrook Road

IG50AG

Beechwood Gardens

IG50BA

Longwood Gardens

IG61HP

Cranbrook Road

IG45DT

Radnor Crescent

IG45DZ

Gosford Gardens

IG61AF

Bute Road

IG61EB

Campbell Avenue

IG61GS

Barkingside

IG26TG

Shere Road

IG26TN

Roll Gardens

IG45ED

Beehive Lane

IG61JX

Sunnymede Drive

IG26BF

Eastern Avenue

IG26FN

Cranbrook Road

IG61JL

Haigville Gardens

IG26JU

Cranbrook Road

IG26ND

Headley Approach

IG26UL

Ethelbert Gardens

IG45ET

Redbridge Lane East

IG61JW

Beattyville Gardens

IG26LQ

Eastern Avenue

IG26TE

Waremead Road

IG26XU

Glenwood Gardens

IG50AB

Highwood Gardens

IG50AL

Collinwood Gardens

IG61EG

Hatley Avenue

IG26UD

Eastern Avenue

IG45AT

Eastern Avenue

IG45DP

Sussex Close

IG50AW

Collinwood Gardens

IG61HN

Cranbrook Road

IG26UP

Ethelbert Gardens

IG61AR

Veronique Gardens

IG61JH

Geariesville Gardens

IG61LB

Glenthorne Gardens

IG26SD

Icknield Drive

IG45FB

Lindale Close

IG61JB

Cranbrook Road

IG26LX

Headley Drive

IG50AA

Highwood Gardens

IG26LH

Eastern Avenue

IG26SZ

Gantshill Crescent

IG61DX

Hastings Avenue

IG50BB

Longwood Gardens

IG61AD

Hamilton Avenue

IG61JD

Cranbrook Road

IG26RR

Pershore Close

IG26TD

Gaysham Avenue

IG26UY

Woodford Avenue

IG50AN

Collinwood Gardens

IG26TB

Gaysham Avenue

IG26UW

Ethelbert Gardens

IG45EA

Somersby Gardens

IG50EW

Longwood Gardens

IG61DU

Hastings Avenue

IG61JU

Sunnymede Drive

IG26LS

Eastern Avenue

IG61AE

Hamilton Avenue

IG61HT

Cranbrook Road

IG26RZ

Jefferson Close

IG26TH

Gaysham Avenue

IG26XX

Glenwood Gardens

IG26YG

Kenwood Gardens

IG61JE

Cranbrook Road

IG61JF

Brandville Gardens

IG45DU

Radnor Crescent

IG61EQ

Cranbrook Road

IG61HR

Little Gearies

IG26LT

Eastern Avenue

IG26RE

Cranbrook Road

IG26TP

Roll Gardens

IG45DR

Beehive Lane

IG26TL

Roll Gardens

IG50EP

Longwood Gardens

IG61EJ

Hatley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.