Postcode IG11 8BQ 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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 222.5 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 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, closest medium park is Abbey Green.
Barking Central has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,256 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.
Barking Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 222.5 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 49.7% 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 of residents in Barking Central is £46,600 per year.
Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 229 ft away from IG11 8BQ.
Barking Central near IG11 8BQ 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 0.2 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 4 | Barking | C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Barking |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Abbey Green | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Green |
| 0.4 mi | Gascoigne Square | Small | Walking directions to Gascoigne Square |
| 0.1 mi | Quaker Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Quaker Burial Ground |
Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 in Northbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £530,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 24 | £215,000 |
| Terraced | 16 | £450,000 |
10 year median price trend in Northbury
In the IG11 8BQ postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG11 8BQ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Asda | 2 Short Blue Place, Barking, IG11 8FJ | Walking directions to Asda |
| 0.2 mi | Barking International | Abbey Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7EX | Walking directions to Barking International |
| 0.2 mi | Lituanica | East Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8FA | Walking directions to Lituanica |
| 0.2 mi | Food Store | 7-9 East Street, Barking, IG11 8ER | Walking directions to Food Store |
| 0.2 mi | Baltic Store | East Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8ER | Walking directions to Baltic Store |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/11/2025.