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About

Goresbrook ward occupies the eastern edge of Barking and Dagenham, bordering the River Roding and the London Borough of Havering. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of post-war housing estates and more recent developments. Its landscape is notably flat and open, with the presence of the Goresbrook itself, a tributary of the Roding, influencing the local geography. The ward contains significant green corridors and sports facilities, including the large grounds of the Barking & Dagenham FC stadium.

The area is defined by its proximity to major transport infrastructure, including the A13 road and the Barking Riverside extension of the London Overground. This connectivity is shaping ongoing regeneration, particularly in the southern section near the Thames. The historic Goresbrook House, though now a modern community centre, anchors the area's identity. Large retail parks and industrial estates on its periphery provide local employment, contrasting with the quieter residential streets inland.

Area overview

On average Goresbrook has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 154 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 38.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Goresbrook is £64,049 per year. There are 6 schools in Goresbrook: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have low public transport connectivity. Goresbrook is home to around 13,070 people, with a population density of about 8,124.1 per km².

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
154
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
38.5%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Goresbrook Population
13,070
Population density
8,124.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.65(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.67(+22%)
Vehicle crime
18.13(+93%)
Shoplifting
16.99(+70%)
Criminal damage and arson
12.39(+117%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,395
41.27%
African
2,188
16.74%
Other White
1,893
14.48%
Bangladeshi
939
7.18%
Pakistani
402
3.08%
Total population: 13,071

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
2,829
29.09%
No qualifications
2,454
25.23%
Level 3 (A level)
1,321
13.58%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,256
12.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,121
11.53%
Total 16+ residents: 9,726

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,295
28.61%
Owns with a mortgage
1,178
26.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
922
20.37%
Owns outright
596
13.17%
Other social rented
370
8.17%
Total households: 4,526

Property prices in Goresbrook

Median price£378,000
Price per sq ft£470
Sales (last 12 months)58
Typical range (middle 50%)£348K – £410K

Based on 58 recent sales, the median property price is £378,000 (about £470 per square foot) in Goresbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £600,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Goresbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£600,000£—
Terraced48£380,000£491
Flats9£225,000£399

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Goresbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goresbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£208,250£332,500£300,500
2017£195,000£335,000£297,000
2018£182,500£340,000£300,000
2019£200,000£353,000£310,000
2020£215,300£355,000£312,500
2021£222,000£380,000£331,500
2022£225,000£427,500£370,000
2023£216,000£350,500£360,000
2024£190,000£428,500£370,000
2025£212,500£430,000£385,000
2026£247,500£600,000£376,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Goresbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goresbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£389£301£375
2017£351£335£375
2018£394£386
2019£384£310£385
2020£371£292£389
2021£391£403£427
2022£393£511£484
2023£416£423£465
2024£406£409£465
2025£405£392£473
2026£377£483
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Goresbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.

Band A£1,466
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,199
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,176
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,397

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local government

Elected councillors for Goresbrook ward.

Local councillors

Caleb Van Ryneveld

Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

George Miller

Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK

Manjeet Nandra

Goresbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Reform UK