Postcode IG11 8JZ 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 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 nearest station is Barking, about 0.5 miles away. There are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Hathaway Crescent Park.
Barking Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,990 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 18% 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 14.2% 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 0 ft away from IG11 8JZ.
Barking Central near IG11 8JZ 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 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Barking | C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground | Walking directions to Barking |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Hathaway Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hathaway Crescent Park |
| 0.3 mi | Quaker Burial Ground | Small | Walking directions to Quaker Burial Ground |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8JZ.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Jan 2026 | 175, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £150,000 | |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 200, Gurney Close, Barking, IG11 8JZ | Flats | Leasehold | £187,500 | |
| 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 8JZ postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 16 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG11 8JZ
| 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 |
| 0.4 mi | Nisa Today | 397 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JX | Walking directions to Nisa Today |
| 0.4 mi | Sri Store | Ilford Lane, Redbridge, IG1 2NB | Walking directions to Sri Store |
| 0.4 mi | Barking International | Abbey Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7EX | Walking directions to Barking International |
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 8JZ, 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 8JZ 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and drugs.
The median sale price around IG11 8JZ 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 8JZ, including Al Madina School for Girls (Good), Uphall Primary School (Requires improvement) and Little Ilford School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to IG11 8JZ is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 851 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.
IG11 8JZ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,990 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 8JZ 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.