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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, about 31% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 the area have low public transport connectivity. Marks Gate is home to around 8,281 people, with a population density of about 3,831 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

Median price£400,000
Price per sq ft£448
Sales (last 12 months)43
Typical range (middle 50%)£308K – £465K

Based on 43 recent sales, the median property price is £400,000 (about £448 per square foot) in Marks Gate area, with individual transactions ranging from £90,000 up to £612,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Marks Gate over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£480,000£479
Semi-Detached10£465,000£493
Terraced21£390,000£448
Flats9£220,000£330

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Marks Gate

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marks Gate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£217,500£350,000£316,250
2017£184,950£360,000£318,000
2018£302,498£409,000£350,000
2019£196,250£386,000£333,824
2020£210,000£365,000£350,000
2021£160,000£423,000£345,000
2022£235,000£430,000£385,000
2023£235,000£430,000£385,000
2024£223,500£450,000£415,000
2025£230,000£465,000£397,500
2026£193,500£470,500£420,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Marks Gate.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marks Gate.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£325£351£342
2017£304£378£400
2018£406£410£369
2019£318£376£371
2020£345£375£374
2021£335£442£394
2022£328£442£432
2023£379£488£433
2024£331£437£476
2025£349£508£453
2026£421£507£444
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Marks Gate.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Marks Gate 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.