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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 high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 47% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 10% 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 4 schools in Longbridge: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (1 Outstanding and 1 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
69
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
10%
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
27.95(-10%)
Anti-social behaviour
20.74(-23%)
Vehicle crime
7.97(-15%)
Drugs
6.91(+11%)
Robbery
5.34(+50%)
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

Median price£530,000
Price per sq ft£453
Sales (last 12 months)55
Typical range (middle 50%)£463K – £595K

Based on 55 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £453 per square foot) in Longbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,265 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£635,000£469
Terraced36£530,000£469
Flats8£246,750£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,750£567,500£427,500
2017£227,500£491,500£430,000
2018£242,250£485,000£442,500
2019£227,500£592,500£443,000
2020£248,750£499,750£460,000
2021£241,000£578,000£490,000
2022£260,000£580,000£527,500
2023£267,500£655,000£525,000
2024£250,000£630,000£525,000
2025£255,000£625,000£532,000
2026£251,750£570,000£550,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbridge.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363£396£409
2017£364£405£394
2018£384£403£412
2019£338£377£388
2020£424£437£410
2021£349£415£438
2022£410£431£496
2023£404£386£454
2024£367£395£470
2025£364£432£469
2026£351£479£476
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Longbridge 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 Longbridge ward.

Local councillors

Faruk Choudhury

Longbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mashkura Binta Mazid

Longbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rocky Gill

Longbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party