Postcode IG11 8ET 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, roughly 2.5× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barking Central is £66,766 per year. The nearest station is Barking, about 0.3 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 6 parks nearby, the 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 16.6% 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.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 16 ft away from IG11 8ET.
Barking Central near IG11 8ET 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Abbey Green | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Green |
| 0.3 mi | Gascoigne Square | Small | Walking directions to Gascoigne Square |
| 0.3 mi | Central Park | Small | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 13 recent sales, the median property price is £220,000 (about £435 per square foot) in Abbey area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £500,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 3 | £435,000 | £435 |
| Flats | 10 | £174,000 | £433 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £230,000 | £317,500 |
| 2017 | £228,559 | £350,000 |
| 2018 | £230,000 | £352,000 |
| 2019 | £225,000 | £365,000 |
| 2020 | £210,000 | £374,000 |
| 2021 | £185,000 | £379,000 |
| 2022 | £201,500 | £428,000 |
| 2023 | £417,000 | £565,000 |
| 2024 | £344,000 | £425,000 |
| 2025 | £291,500 | £435,000 |
| 2026 | £170,000 | £270,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £531 | £363 |
| 2017 | £545 | £419 |
| 2018 | £453 | £327 |
| 2019 | £412 | £337 |
| 2020 | £397 | £342 |
| 2021 | £332 | £379 |
| 2022 | £396 | £470 |
| 2023 | £529 | £411 |
| 2024 | £469 | £506 |
| 2025 | £541 | £435 |
| 2026 | £357 | £218 |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8ET.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | 410, Bath House, 5, Arboretum Place, Barking, IG11 7PS | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 10 Mar 2026 | 9A, London Road, Barking, IG11 8AF | Terraced | Leasehold | £270,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | The White Horse, North Street, Barking, IG11 8JE | Other | Freehold | £1,575,000 | |
| 17 Mar 2026 | 111, Gower House, North Street, Barking, IG11 8JF | Flats | Leasehold | £195,000 | |
| 23 Sept 2025 | 101, Gower House, North Street, Barking, IG11 8JF | Flats | Leasehold | £190,000 |
In the IG11 8ET 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 8ET
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Barking Supermarket | 2-4 East Street, Barking, IG11 8EU | Walking directions to Barking Supermarket |
| 0 mi | Baltic Store | East Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8ER | Walking directions to Baltic Store |
| 0 mi | Ereko African Market | 5 Broadway, Barking, IG11 7LS | Walking directions to Ereko African Market |
| 0 mi | Barking Food Centre | 7-9 East Street, Barking, IG11 8ER | Walking directions to Barking Food Centre |
| 0 mi | East Street Supermarket | Broadway, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8EU | Walking directions to East Street Supermarket |
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 8ET, 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
The area around IG11 8ET records about 321 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around IG11 8ET in Barking Central is £220,000 (about £435 per square foot) based on 13 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG11 8ET, including Northbury Primary School (Good), St Margarets CofE Primary School (Good) and St Joseph's Catholic Primary School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG11 8ET is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 440 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
IG11 8ET scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,900 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Barking covering IG11 8ET is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Manzoor Hussain (Labour Party) and Regina Rahman (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.