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About

Mayesbrook ward is situated in the eastern part of the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, bordering the River Roding to the west. The area is primarily residential, characterised by a mix of interwar and post-war housing estates, alongside some modern developments. Its layout includes several green spaces and playing fields, contributing to a more open feel compared to denser urban centres. The ward takes its name from the Mayesbrook Park and the waterway that runs through it.

The park itself is a central feature, containing the Mayesbrook Brook and extensive sports facilities, including an athletics track. Industrial and commercial activity is concentrated along Lodge Avenue and the A124 road. The area is served by local bus routes connecting to Becontree station and Barking town centre. Housing consists largely of terraced and semi-detached homes, with some low-rise apartment blocks.

Area overview

On average Mayesbrook has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 37.1% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Mayesbrook is £63,161 per year. There are 4 schools in Mayesbrook: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity. Mayesbrook is home to around 15,922 people, with a population density of about 9,479.6 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
87
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
37.1%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Mayesbrook Population
15,922
Population density
9,479.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
38.25(+26%)
Anti-social behaviour
17.02(-36%)
Vehicle crime
9.48(-2%)
Drugs
6.72(+10%)
Other theft
6.66(-43%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,191
32.6%
African
2,761
17.34%
Other White
2,565
16.11%
Bangladeshi
1,138
7.15%
Pakistani
899
5.65%
Total population: 15,921

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
3,819
32.93%
No qualifications
2,743
23.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,501
12.94%
Level 3 (A level)
1,469
12.67%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,170
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 11,597

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
1,482
27.33%
Owns with a mortgage
1,327
24.47%
Private landlord or letting agency
1,241
22.89%
Owns outright
637
11.75%
Other social rented
551
10.16%
Total households: 5,422

Property prices in Mayesbrook

Based on 84 recent sales, the median property price is £360,000 in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Mayesbrook 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 Mayesbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£375,000
Flats21£235,000
Semi-Detached6£447,500
Terraced56£380,000

10 years median price trend in Mayesbrook

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

Data Sources

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