Property profile

159Gurney Close

Map showing 159, Gurney Close, Barking

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Estimated sale price

£175,000

Flats sold in Northbury

The box shows the middle 50% of flats sale prices, the whiskers show the 5th to 95th percentile, and the marker shows this property's estimated price.

Half of similar homes sold within the box; most sold within the wider line.

An indicative model estimate, not a survey or formal valuation.

This property vs market

Last sold30 Nov 2004
£128,000Change since last sale: +£46,000 (+36%)
Annualised change
+1.4% per yearBarking and Dagenham annualised change (flats) since 2004: +2.8% per yearThis property's value grew slower than the market
Price per sq ftLocal median £384 per sq ft
£438 per sq ftEstimate vs local median: +£54 per sq ft (+14%)
Local sold pricesMedian for flats in Northbury
£207,000Estimate vs local median: −£33,000 (−16%)
How this estimate is calculated

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Property facts

Property typeFlat / Mid-Terrace
TenureLeasehold
Construction period1900-1929
Floor area37 m² / 398 sq ft
Rooms2 habitable / 2 heated
Floor level2
EPC ratingD
EPC inspection29 Apr 2019

Sales history

DatePriceChange
30 Nov 2004£128,000+68%
14 Dec 2001£76,000-

Local market

Property prices in Northbury

Median price: £250,000
Price per sq ft: £387
Sales (last 12 months): 62
Typical range (middle 50%): £195K – £421K

Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Northbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £602,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£602,000£363
Terraced20£467,500£409
Flats41£207,000£384

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£190,000£403,000
2017£225,000£390,000
2018£205,000£396,500
2019£205,000£370,000
2020£315,000£412,500
2021£212,000£413,750
2022£196,000£455,000
2023£226,500£470,000
2024£228,000£446,500
2025£210,000£450,000
2026£195,000£485,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£385£380
2017£399£403
2018£385£383
2019£409£401
2020£442£399
2021£435£398
2022£435£436
2023£401£405
2024£405£417
2025£388£409
2026£385£425
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8JZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8JZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jun 2026198, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZFlatsLeasehold£195,000
12 Jan 2026175, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZFlatsLeasehold£150,000
18 Dec 2025200, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZFlatsLeasehold£187,500
06 Mar 2026214, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LBTerracedFreehold£425,500
06 Mar 2026214, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LBTerracedFreehold£425,500

Other properties at this postcode

AddressTenureFloor areaLast sale
141 Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold52 m²£180,000 (2016)
142, Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold50 m²£175,000 (2017)
143, Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold50 m²£205,000 (2017)
144 Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold46 m²£33,995 (1996)
145, Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold52 m²£126,000 (2007)
146 Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold49 m²£270,000 (2022)
147, Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold55 m²£53,000 (1999)
148, Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold55 m²£119,000 (2014)
149 Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold55 m²£59,995 (2000)
150 Gurney Close, BarkingLeasehold53 m²£228,000 (2024)

Area insights for IG11 8JZ

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Overview

Postcode IG11 8JZ is located in a major urban area, within the Northbury area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Barking Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barking Central is £66,766 per year. The median sale price in Northbury is £250,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £420,750. The nearest station is Barking, about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hathaway Crescent Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
14.2%
Connectivity
2/10
Flood Risk
Medium
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Barking Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,278 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Barking Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

14.2%

Approximately 14.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.5% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Barking Central is £66,766 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 0 ft away from IG11 8JZ.

Flood risk

Medium

Barking Central near IG11 8JZ has medium flood risk (between 1% and 3.3% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

2/10

The nearest station is Barking located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG11 8JZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Barking

C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Barking
0.8 mi

3,4

East Ham

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to East Ham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG11 8JZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miHathaway Crescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Hathaway Crescent Park
0.3 miQuaker Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Quaker Burial Ground

Area Profile

Population
374
Population density
17,395.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
39.2(+46%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.77(+25%)
Other theft
15.34(+34%)
Drugs
11.08(+79%)
Vehicle crime
8.1(-14%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
81
21.6%
Other White
78
20.8%
Bangladeshi
59
15.73%
British
31
8.27%
Pakistani
23
6.13%
Total population: 375

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
32.24%
No qualifications
54
22.04%
Level 3 (A level)
35
14.29%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
31
12.65%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
22
8.98%
Total 16+ residents: 245

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
95
67.38%
Owns with a mortgage
15
10.64%
Social rents from council
14
9.93%
Owns outright
8
5.67%
Other social rented
6
4.26%
Total households: 141

Schools

In the IG11 8JZ postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG11 8JZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miNot applicableAl Madina School for GirlsOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryUphall Primary SchoolCommunity school

Requires improvement

0.5 miSecondaryLittle Ilford SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG11 8JZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG11 8JZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miSami's StoresTanner Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8PTWalking directions to Sami's Stores
0.3 miEmbas LocalTanner Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8QAWalking directions to Embas Local
0.4 miNisa Today397 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JXWalking directions to Nisa Today
0.4 miSri StoreIlford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2NBWalking directions to Sri Store
0.4 miBarking InternationalAbbey Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7EXWalking directions to Barking International