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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 high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 87 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 33% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. 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 3 schools in Mayesbrook: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have 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
8/10
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
38.5(+24%)
Anti-social behaviour
16.58(-38%)
Vehicle crime
9.55(+2%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.34(+11%)
Drugs
6.28(+1%)
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

Median price£370,000
Price per sq ft£452
Sales (last 12 months)75
Typical range (middle 50%)£272K – £417K

Based on 75 recent sales, the median property price is £370,000 (about £452 per square foot) in Mayesbrook area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £555,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Mayesbrook over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached11£480,000£465
Terraced45£385,000£465
Flats19£230,000£394

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Mayesbrook

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mayesbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£225,000£369,000£297,200
2017£235,000£350,000£300,000
2018£230,000£345,000£305,000
2019£212,500£375,000£310,000
2020£225,000£395,000£320,000
2021£208,500£459,950£330,000
2022£233,000£463,500£375,000
2023£237,000£510,000£365,000
2024£230,000£436,500£357,500
2025£243,000£490,000£382,500
2026£243,500£390,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Mayesbrook.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mayesbrook.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£386£383£382
2017£398£338£368
2018£380£385£395
2019£362£367£386
2020£367£378£402
2021£375£427£435
2022£416£429£479
2023£398£462£479
2024£387£464£445
2025£414£465£465
2026£389£481
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Mayesbrook.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Mayesbrook 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 Mayesbrook ward.

Local councillors

Faiza Noreen

Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Kashif Haroon

Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Shamsul Azam

Mayesbrook - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party