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About

Marks Gate is a residential neighbourhood situated in the northeastern part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The area is characterised by post-war housing, primarily consisting of terraced homes and low-rise estates. It is bordered by open green spaces, including Marks Gate Recreation Ground and the larger Central Park to the south, providing local recreational areas.

The area is served by local shops and amenities along Rose Lane and Whalebone Lane North. A notable local feature is the presence of the former Marks Gate Farm, with its historic farmhouse still standing, offering a tangible link to the area's rural past before its major development in the mid-20th century.

Area overview

On average Marks Gate has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 89 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 38.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Marks Gate is £60,307 per year. There are 1 schools in Marks Gate: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Marks Gate is home to around 8,281 people, with a population density of about 3,831.0 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
89
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
38.9%
Connectivity
3/10

Area Profile

Marks Gate Population
8,281
Population density
3,831 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.14(+36%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.36(+20%)
Drugs
10.75(+73%)
Vehicle crime
8.33(-11%)
Other theft
7.49(-34%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
3,014
36.39%
African
1,196
14.44%
Other White
905
10.93%
Bangladeshi
623
7.52%
Pakistani
541
6.53%
Total population: 8,282

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
1,850
30.91%
No qualifications
1,433
23.94%
Level 3 (A level)
820
13.7%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
786
13.13%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
642
10.73%
Total 16+ residents: 5,985

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
921
32.09%
Owns with a mortgage
729
25.4%
Owns outright
507
17.67%
Private landlord or letting agency
380
13.24%
Other social rented
278
9.69%
Total households: 2,870

Property prices in Marks Gate

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £402,500 in Marks Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £612,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Marks Gate in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marks Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached3£480,000£5,161
Flats10£228,250£3,825
Semi-Detached9£465,000£5,116
Terraced22£402,500£4,888

10 years median price trend in Marks Gate

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

All postcodes in Marks Gate

RM65HJ

Longhayes Court

RM66TD

Melbourne Gardens

RM65EX

Crabtree Avenue

RM65NS

Hatch Grove

RM66TH

Yew Tree Gardens

RM65QB

Kingston Close

RM65QP

Kingston Hill Avenue

RM65JH

Padnall Road

RM66YX

East Road

RM52BT

Collier Row Road

RM66QU

Chadwell Heath

RM65JU

Rose Lane

RM65QL

Kingston Hill Avenue

RM65NX

Hatch Grove

RM65LA

Thatches Grove

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026.