Postcode IG11 8JX is located in a major urban area, within the Northbury area of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Barking Central area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 103.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 20% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Barking Central is £66,766 per year. The median sale price in Northbury is £250,000 (around £387 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £195,000 and £420,750. The nearest station is Barking, about 0.4 miles away. There are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Green.
Barking Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,278 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% most deprived areas in England.
Barking Central has a high crime rate, with approximately 103.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 17.0% 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 rail, approximately 207 ft away from IG11 8JX.
Barking Central near IG11 8JX has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Barking located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 4 | Barking | C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Barking |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Abbey Green | Medium | Walking directions to Abbey Green |
| 0.5 mi | Hathaway Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hathaway Crescent Park |
| 0.2 mi | Quaker Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Quaker Burial Ground |
Based on 62 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Northbury area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £602,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £602,000 | £363 |
| Terraced | 20 | £467,500 | £409 |
| Flats | 41 | £207,000 | £384 |
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 | £195,000 | £485,000 |
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 | £388 | £409 |
| 2026 | £385 | £425 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8JX.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | 34, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JX | Flats | Leasehold | £180,000 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 214, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LB | Terraced | Freehold | £425,500 | |
| 06 Mar 2026 | 214, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LB | Terraced | Freehold | £425,500 | |
| 05 Dec 2025 | 263, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LB | Flats | Leasehold | £250,000 | |
| 10 Nov 2025 | 248, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8LB | Flats | Leasehold | £140,000 |
In the IG11 8JX postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 16 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s inspection details to see the full breakdown.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Not applicable | Al Madina School for Girls | Other independent school | Area360 rating. Inspected 17 Mar 2026. | |
Al Madina School for Girls ratingOfsted report cardInspected 17 Mar 2026
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Uphall Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 25 Feb 2025. | |
Uphall Primary School ratingOfsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Feb 2025
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| 0.4 mi | Primary | Northbury Primary School | Community school | Area360 rating. Inspected 2 Jun 2026. | |
Northbury Primary School ratingOfsted report cardInspected 2 Jun 2026
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15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of IG11 8JX
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Sami's Stores | Tanner Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8PT | Walking directions to Sami's Stores |
| 0.3 mi | Embas Local | Tanner Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8QA | Walking directions to Embas Local |
| 0.3 mi | Barking International | Abbey Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7EX | Walking directions to Barking International |
| 0.4 mi | Sri Store | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2NB | Walking directions to Sri Store |
| 0.4 mi | Tesco | Highbridge Road, Barking, IG11 7BS | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for IG11 8JX, 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 8JX records about 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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 anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and other theft.
The median sale price around IG11 8JX in Northbury is £250,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 62 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to IG11 8JX, including Al Madina School for Girls (Good), Uphall Primary School (Good) and Northbury Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.
The closest station to IG11 8JX is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 722 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
IG11 8JX scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,278 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 8JX 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).