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England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Northbury

About

Northbury ward is located in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. It covers a mix of residential areas, green spaces, and local amenities. The ward includes parts of Barking town centre, providing access to shops, transport links, and community facilities. Housing consists of a combination of terraced homes, flats, and social housing, reflecting the area's varied character.

Northbury Park is a notable green space within the ward, offering recreational opportunities for residents. The area is served by several schools and healthcare services, catering to families and older populations. Public transport connections, including Barking station, provide routes into central London and surrounding areas. The ward has a mix of commercial and industrial sites, contributing to local employment opportunities.

Area overview

On average Northbury has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 227 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Northbury is £48,119 per year. There are 2 schools in Northbury: 0 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has excellent public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
227
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
29.5%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Northbury Population
13,080
Population density
13,186.8 per km²

Demographics

African
2,372
18.14%
Pakistani
2,022
15.46%
Other White
1,964
15.02%
British
1,638
12.52%
Bangladeshi
1,570
12%
Total population: 13,079

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency
1,631
37.27%
Social rents from council
870
19.88%
Owns with a mortgage
733
16.75%
Owns outright
470
10.74%
Other social rented
393
8.98%
Total households: 4,376

Property prices in Northbury

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Northbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £530,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats30£221,000
Terraced14£450,000

10 years price trend in Northbury

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.