What's the nearest station to IG11 8BB and how far is it?

The nearest station is Barking, about 0.5 miles away; there are 2 stations nearby.

Is IG11 8BB at risk of flooding?

Low risk of flooding, score 3/10.

How noisy is IG11 8BB?

Noise level is Very High (approx. >=75.0 dB) from road about 30.1 ft away.

Are there parks near IG11 8BB?

Yes - 5 parks; the nearest medium park is Abbey Green about 0.2 miles away.

How much social housing is near IG11 8BB?

About 37.3% on this street and 34.5% across the surrounding area.

How safe is Barking Central (IG11 8BB)?

Crime level is very high with about 196.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in Barking Central near IG11 8BB.

What are house prices in Barking Central?

Based on 44 recent sales, the median price is £280,000.

What's the local population and density?

Population around Barking Central is 457 with density 3021.9 per km².

Which supermarkets are close to IG11 8BB?

Nearby amenities include 15 supermarkets, closest supermarket is Tesco

What schools are near IG11 8BB and how are they rated?

There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools; Ofsted ratings include primary: 1 Outstanding and 7 Good; secondary: 0 Outstanding and 3 Good.

Which ward and council is IG11 8BB in?

IG11 8BB is in Northbury ward, Barking and Dagenham council (London).

What's the average income in Barking Central?

Average resident income is about £46,600 per year.

Postcode insights

IG11 8BB

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Northbury

Barking and Dagenham

England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Barking Central / Northbury / IG11 8BB

Overview

Postcode IG11 8BB is located in a major urban area, within the Northbury ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region , and forms part of the Barking Central area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 196.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Barking Central is £46,600 per year. The nearest station is Barking located about 0.5 miles away. There are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Abbey Green.

Crime rate

9/10

Crimes per 1k residents

197

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

37.3%

Connectivity

4/10

Flood Risk

Low

Noise Level

Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Barking Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Barking Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 196.7 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.

Social housing

37.3%

Approximately 37.3% 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

1/10

The average income of residents in Barking Central is £46,600 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 30 ft away from IG11 8BB.

Flood risk

Low

Barking Central near IG11 8BB has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

4/10

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

Distance	Zone	Name	Lines
0.5 mi	4	Barking	C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground
0.8 mi	3,4	East Ham	District, Hammersmith and City

Parks

Distance	Name	Size
0.2 mi	Abbey Green	Medium
0.3 mi	Barking Road Recreation Ground	Medium
0.4 mi	Central Park	Small

Area Profile

Population

457

Population density

3,021.9 per km²

Demographics

African

130

28.57%

British

16.92%

Pakistani

14.73%

Bangladeshi

11.43%

Other White

10.55%

Total population: 455

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

39.68%

Social rents from council

34.92%

Owns with a mortgage

10.32%

Owns outright

7.14%

Other forms of private rent

3.97%

Total households: 126

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)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	30	£221,000	£148,900	£205,625	£280,000	£364,850
Terraced	14	£450,000	£378,500	£441,250	£466,875	£502,700

10 years price trend in Northbury

Schools

In the IG11 8BB postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 11 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Distance	Phase	Name	Type	Rating
0.2 mi	Primary	Northbury Primary School	Community school	Good
0.2 mi	Primary	St Margarets CofE Primary School	Academy converter	Good
0.3 mi	Primary	St Joseph's Catholic Primary School	Academy converter	N/A

Local amenities

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Tesco	Highbridge Road, Barking, IG11 7BS
0.1 mi	Barking International	Abbey Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7EX
0.3 mi	Asda	2 Short Blue Place, Barking, IG11 8FJ
0.3 mi	Barking Supermarket	2-4 East Street, Barking, IG11 8EU
0.3 mi	Baltic Store	East Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8ER

Distance	Name	Address
0.3 mi	Iyke	London Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8AA
0.4 mi	Kings Lounge	2 Linton Road, Barking, IG11 8HG
0.4 mi	The Victoria	Axe Street, Barking, IG11 7LZ

Distance	Name	Address
0.1 mi	Costa	Highbridge Road, Barking, IG11 7BS
0.3 mi	Nylah's Grill	North Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8FJ
0.3 mi	Cristinaz	8-10 North Street, Barking, IG11 8AW
0.3 mi	Pablo's Pizza	London Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8FY
0.3 mi	Triple Two	Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7YU

Distance	Name	Address
0.4 mi	Boots	68 East Street, Barking, IG11 8EQ
0.4 mi	Daynight Pharmacy	17 Station Parade, Barking, IG11 8ED
0.4 mi	Ghirs Pharmacy	428 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2SA
0.4 mi	Lords Pharmacy	35 Station Parade, Barking, IG11 8EB
0.5 mi	Thomas Pharmacy	Ripple Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7NN

Data Sources

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

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