Gascoigne ward is located in the eastern part of Barking, within the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including council estates, terraced homes, and modern apartment blocks. It is situated near the River Roding and borders the A13, a major road connecting East London to the city center. Public transport links include Barking station, providing access to the District and Hammersmith & City lines, as well as Overground services.
The ward has a range of local amenities, including schools, parks, and shopping facilities along Ripple Road. Gascoigne is known for its multicultural community, with a variety of independent shops and eateries reflecting the area's diversity. The Gascoigne Estate, one of the largest housing developments in the ward, has undergone regeneration in recent years. Open spaces like Gascoigne Meadow offer green areas for recreation, while the nearby Barking town center provides additional services and leisure options.
Area overview
On average Gascoigne has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 115 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 36.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Gascoigne is £43,281 per year. There are 3 schools in Gascoigne: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.
Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
115
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
36.8%
Connectivity
5/10
Area Profile
Gascoigne Population
10,831
Population density
11,751.1 per km²
Demographics
Ethnic groups
African
2,437
22.5%
British
1,825
16.85%
Other White
1,679
15.5%
Bangladeshi
1,088
10.05%
Pakistani
1,029
9.5%
Total population: 10,829
Religion
Christian
4,461
41.19%
Muslim
3,713
34.28%
No religion
1,464
13.52%
Not answered
564
5.21%
Hindu
320
2.95%
Total population: 10,831
Education (age 16+)
Level 4 qualifications or above
3,121
40.82%
No qualifications
1,428
18.68%
Level 3 (A level)
1,027
13.43%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
836
10.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
723
9.46%
Total 16+ residents: 7,645
Economic activity (age 16+)
Employed
4,392
57.45%
Looking after home or family
738
9.65%
Student
685
8.96%
Retired
448
5.86%
Unemployed
370
4.84%
Total 16+ residents: 7,645
Housing
Housing tenure
Social rents from council
1,341
34.72%
Private landlord or letting agency
974
25.22%
Owns with a mortgage
629
16.29%
Other social rented
283
7.33%
Owns outright
277
7.17%
Total households: 3,862
Housing type
Purpose-built flat
2,666
69.05%
Terraced
706
18.29%
Semi-detached
294
7.61%
Detached
111
2.87%
Converted/shared house (inc HMO)
52
1.35%
Total households: 3,861
Property prices in Gascoigne
Based on 56 recent sales, the median property price is £315,000 in Gascoigne area, with individual transactions ranging from £91,000 up to £425,000.
Price distribution per property type (last
year)
Price distribution by property type for Gascoigne 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 Gascoigne over the last year.
Type
Sales
Median
5th percentile
25th percentile (Lower quartile)
75th percentile (Upper quartile)
95th percentile
Flats
37
£260,000
£97,750
£205,000
£315,000
£374,400
Terraced
19
£375,000
£317,000
£355,000
£387,500
£425,000
10 years median price trend
in Gascoigne
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Gascoigne.
