Postcode IG11 8GR 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 170.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 5 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barking Park.
Barking Central has a very 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 170.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 74.4% 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.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from IG11 8GR.
Barking Central near IG11 8GR 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 0.1 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | 4 | Barking | C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Barking |
| 1 mi | 4 | Upney | District | Walking directions to Upney |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Barking Park | Large | Walking directions to Barking Park |
| 0.4 mi | Abbey Green | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Green |
| 0.5 mi | Gascoigne Square | Small | Walking directions to Gascoigne Square |
Based on 49 recent sales, the median property price is £280,000 (about £389 per square foot) in Northbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £560,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 15 | £455,000 | £417 |
| Flats | 34 | £221,000 | £386 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £256,000 | £480,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | £387 | £409 |
| 2026 | £400 | £440 |
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8GR.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Mar 2025 | 28, Anne Mews, Barking, IG11 8GH | Terraced | Freehold | £455,000 | |
| 08 Apr 2026 | Flat 2404, Oculus House, 16 - 48, Cambridge Road, Barking, IG11 8SX | Flats | Leasehold | £290,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | Flat 2504, Oculus House, 16 - 48, Cambridge Road, Barking, IG11 8SX | Flats | Leasehold | £282,000 | |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Flat 1512, Oculus House, 16 - 48, Cambridge Road, Barking, IG11 8SW | Flats | Leasehold | £370,000 | |
| 01 May 2026 | Flat 1111, Oculus House, 16 - 48, Cambridge Road, Barking, IG11 8SR | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 |
In the IG11 8GR postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 14 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG11 8GR
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Londis | 33 Station Parade, Barking, IG11 8EB | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.1 mi | MiXas | 32 Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8RY | Walking directions to MiXas |
| 0.1 mi | Barking First Choice Supermarket | Longbridge Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8RX | Walking directions to Barking First Choice Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Judiya Enterprises | 74 Station Parade, Barking, IG11 8EA | Walking directions to Judiya Enterprises |
| 0.2 mi | Brothers Supermarket | Cecil Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 9TA | Walking directions to Brothers 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 8GR, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Giasuddin Miah
Northbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Saima Ashraf
Northbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Summya Sohaib
Northbury - Elected 7 May 2026
Nesil Caliskan
Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around IG11 8GR records about 171 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 8GR in Barking Central is £280,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG11 8GR, including Frobel Independent School (Good), Al Madina School for Girls (Good) and Northbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG11 8GR is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 168 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
IG11 8GR scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,256 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 8GR is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Giasuddin Miah (Labour Party), Saima Ashraf (Labour Party) and Summya Sohaib (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.