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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

IG118ST

Longbridge Road

IG119AX

Hepworth Gardens

IG119AT

Southwold Drive

IG119HS

Melford Avenue

IG119JQ

The Drive

IG118UN

Faircross Parade

IG118SS

Longbridge Road

IG119UY

Hurstbourne Gardens

IG118UW

Longbridge Road

IG119BJ

Westrow Drive

IG119HA

Dereham Road

IG119TS

Wilmington Gardens

IG119EF

Longbridge Road

IG119HE

Oulton Crescent

IG119BH

Westrow Drive

IG119HT

Melford Avenue

IG118SP

Longbridge Road

IG119DU

Cavendish Gardens

IG119JB

The Drive

IG119TU

Wilmington Gardens

IG119UZ

Shirley Gardens

IG119HH

Stratton Drive

IG119LD

Upney Lane

IG119XB

Shirley Gardens

IG119AU

Southwold Drive

IG119AW

Bradfield Drive

IG119HZ

Beccles Drive

IG119ET

Woodbridge Road

IG119JY

Ventnor Gardens

IG119LE

Upney Lane

IG118SL

Longbridge Road

IG119AE

Sandringham Road

IG119AP

Bradfield Drive

IG119DX

Cavendish Gardens

IG119EZ

Dereham Road

IG119YA

Lyndhurst Gardens

IG119HQ

Halsham Crescent

IG119HR

Melford Avenue

IG119XT

Salisbury Avenue

IG118UF

Longbridge Road

IG119AA

Sandringham Road

IG119TP

Wilmington Gardens

IG119AR

Bradfield Drive

IG119BT

Westrow Drive

IG119SZ

Hornscroft Close

IG119AD

Sandringham Road

IG119AS

Bradfield Drive

IG119EX

Woodbridge Road

IG119PQ

Odell Close

IG119UB

Larks Grove

Data Sources

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