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About

Longbridge is a residential ward located in the northeastern part of the Barking and Dagenham borough. The area is primarily characterised by housing estates, including the large and notable Becontree Estate, which extends into the ward. This area consists largely of interwar terraced homes and low-rise flats, providing a significant portion of the borough's housing. The local geography is predominantly flat, with several parks and green spaces interspersed throughout the neighbourhood.

The ward is served by local shopping parades along Green Lane and Woodward Road, catering to everyday needs. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Ford Motor Company plant site, with redevelopment plans for new housing and commercial spaces. Transport connections are provided by several bus routes, with the nearest London Overground station located just outside the ward boundary at Chadwell Heath. The area maintains a strong sense of community, with local schools and community centres serving as focal points.

Area overview

On average Longbridge has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 68 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 10.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Longbridge is £71,644 per year. There are 3 schools in Longbridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Longbridge is home to around 13,308 people, with a population density of about 8,072.1 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
68
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Longbridge Population
13,308
Population density
8,072.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
26.75(-12%)
Anti-social behaviour
18.64(-30%)
Vehicle crime
8.12(-16%)
Drugs
6.24(+2%)
Shoplifting
5.86(-42%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
4,558
34.25%
British
2,305
17.32%
Pakistani
1,796
13.5%
Other White
1,075
8.08%
Indian
1,019
7.66%
Total population: 13,307

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,578
34.65%
No qualifications
2,044
19.8%
Level 3 (A level)
1,598
15.48%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,346
13.04%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,049
10.16%
Total 16+ residents: 10,325

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
1,533
40.7%
Owns outright
1,008
26.76%
Private landlord or letting agency
731
19.41%
Social rents from council
329
8.73%
Other social rented
80
2.12%
Total households: 3,767

Property prices in Longbridge

Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £540,000 in Longbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,265 up to £975,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Longbridge 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 Longbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats8£250,000
Semi-Detached7£625,000
Terraced50£547,500

10 years median price trend in Longbridge

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

All postcodes in Longbridge

IG118SU

Longbridge Road

IG119DS

Brockdish Avenue

IG119DY

Cavendish Gardens

IG119EU

Woodbridge Road

IG119JE

The Drive

IG119JH

Clare Gardens

IG119UJ

Strathfield Gardens

IG118UP

Longbridge Road

IG119TX

Thornhill Gardens

IG119TZ

Wilmington Gardens

IG119XY

Salisbury Avenue

IG119HF

Oulton Crescent

IG119JL

Edgefield Avenue

IG119PB

Goodey Road

IG119HG

Halsham Crescent

IG119LQ

Mulberry Court

IG119UQ

Aldersey Gardens

IG119XX

Salisbury Avenue

IG119JF

Cornwall Close

IG119AL

Sheringham Drive

IG119DR

Cavendish Gardens

IG119EH

Longbridge Road

IG119UU

Hurstbourne Gardens

IG119AB

Sandringham Road

IG119AZ

Hepworth Gardens

IG119BP

Westrow Drive

IG119LR

Upney Lane

IG119TT

Wilmington Gardens

IG119AJ

Sandringham Road

IG119UP

Hulse Avenue

IG119JP

Edgefield Avenue

IG119PD

Champness Road

IG119AN

Sheringham Drive

IG119BB

Woodbridge Road

IG119EY

Dereham Road

IG119LA

Upney Lane

IG119UL

Strathfield Gardens

IG119BU

Westrow Drive

IG119LG

Upney Lane

IG119HD

Stratton Drive

IG119JJ

The Drive

IG119UN

Hulse Avenue

IG119HB

Stratton Drive

IG119PJ

Ridley Close

IG119HX

Beccles Drive

IG119LT

Upney Lane

IG119XA

Shirley Gardens

IG119XZ

Lyndhurst Gardens

IG118FF

Chudleigh Crescent

IG119AH

Sandringham Road

IG119EA

Longbridge Road

IG119HU

Beccles Drive

IG119JD

Oakley Avenue

IG119PH

Helmore Road

IG119JG

Clare Gardens

IG118UD

Chudleigh Crescent

IG119JX

Ventnor Gardens

IG119XU

Salisbury Avenue

IG119BS

Westrow Drive

IG118SN

Longbridge Road

IG119BL

Westrow Drive

IG119LW

Upney Lane

IG119DZ

Cavendish Gardens

IG119HY

Beccles Drive

IG119AY

Hepworth Gardens

IG119BA

Hepworth Gardens

IG119JN

Edgefield Avenue

IG119JW

Edgefield Avenue

IG119YB

Lyndhurst Gardens

IG119ES

Woodbridge Road

IG119UA

Buller Road

IG118UG

Longbridge Road

IG119EE

Longbridge Road

IG119JZ

Hurstbourne Gardens

IG119LF

Upney Lane

IG119LS

Upney Lane

IG119TY

Thornhill Gardens

IG119AF

Sandringham Road

IG119ER

Woodbridge Road

IG119HJ

Stratton Drive

IG119BX

Westrow Drive

IG119JA

Manor Road

IG119UW

Hulse Avenue

IG118UR

Longbridge Road

IG119ED

Longbridge Road

IG119UT

Hurstbourne Gardens

IG119UX

Hurstbourne Gardens

IG118SY

Longbridge Road

IG119FA

Stephen Jewers Gardens

IG119BN

Westrow Drive

IG119BW

Westrow Drive

IG119EG

Longbridge Road

IG119LX

Lambourne Road

IG119PL

Payne Close

IG119UR

Hulse Avenue

IG119AG

Sandringham Road

IG119EB

Hepworth Gardens

IG119EJ

Longbridge Road

IG119LB

Upney Lane

IG119UG

Aldersey Gardens

Data Sources

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