Postcode IG11 8AS is located in a major urban area, within the Abbey ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Barking Central area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 321.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Barking Central is £66,766 per year. The nearest station is Barking located about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 7 parks nearby, closest medium park is Abbey Green.
Barking Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,900 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.
Barking Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 321.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 13.1% 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.
The average income per household in Barking Central is £66,766 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 283 ft away from IG11 8AS.
Barking Central near IG11 8AS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barking located about 0.3 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | 4 | Barking | C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Barking |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Abbey Green | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Green |
| 0.5 mi | Barking Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Barking Road Recreation Ground |
| 0.3 mi | Gascoigne Square | Small | Walking directions to Gascoigne Square |
Based on 10 recent sales, the median property price is £197,500 in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £165,000 up to £500,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 7 | £173,000 | £4,553 |
| Terraced | 3 | £435,000 | £4,677 |
10 year median price trend in Abbey
In the IG11 8AS postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG11 8AS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ereko African Market | 5 Broadway, Barking, IG11 7LS | Walking directions to Ereko African Market |
| 0.1 mi | Barking Supermarket | 2-4 East Street, Barking, IG11 8EU | Walking directions to Barking Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | East Street Supermarket | Broadway, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8EU | Walking directions to East Street Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Baltic Store | East Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8ER | Walking directions to Baltic Store |
| 0.1 mi | Barking Food Centre | 7-9 East Street, Barking, IG11 8ER | Walking directions to Barking Food Centre |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG11 8AS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Manzoor Hussain
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Regina Rahman
Abbey - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.