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IG11 8LG

Cowbridge Lane

Northbury

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Overview

Postcode IG11 8LG 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 0.3 miles away. There are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
171
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
42.4%
Connectivity
9/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

10/10

Barking Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 170.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

42.4%

Approximately 42.4% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Barking Central is £66,766 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 130 ft away from IG11 8LG.

Flood risk

Low

Barking Central near IG11 8LG has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

9/10

The nearest station is Barking located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG11 8LG
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG11 8LG
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAbbey GreenMediumWalking directions to Abbey Green
0.1 miQuaker Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Quaker Burial Ground

Area Profile

Population
439
Population density
12,401.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
65.68(+111%)
Anti-social behaviour
54.33(+102%)
Drugs
20.29(+227%)
Theft from the person
18.91(+102%)
Public order
18.23(+170%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
82
18.76%
British
68
15.56%
Other White
64
14.65%
Pakistani
48
10.98%
White and Black Caribbean (mixed)
40
9.15%
Total population: 437

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
119
37.9%
No qualifications
71
22.61%
Level 3 (A level)
45
14.33%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
28
8.92%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
25
7.96%
Total 16+ residents: 314

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
57
37.75%
Private landlord or letting agency
40
26.49%
Owns with a mortgage
30
19.87%
Owns outright
12
7.95%
Other social rented
7
4.64%
Total households: 151

Property prices in Northbury

Median price£280,000
Price per sq ft£389
Sales (last 12 months)49
Typical range (middle 50%)£203K – £377K

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.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Northbury over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced15£455,000£417
Flats34£221,000£386

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Northbury

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Northbury.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northbury.
YearFlatsTerraced
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
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Northbury.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Northbury in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8LG.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8LG
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
13 Mar 2026213, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LGFlatsLeasehold£235,000
30 May 2025186, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LGFlatsLeasehold£190,000
24 Apr 2025190, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LGFlatsLeasehold£280,000
27 Nov 202546, Cape Close, Barking, IG11 8NEFlatsLeasehold£203,000
30 May 202550, Cape Close, Barking, IG11 8NEFlatsLeasehold£200,000

Schools

In the IG11 8LG postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 14 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG11 8LG
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miNot applicableAl Madina School for GirlsOther independent school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryNorthbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Margarets CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG11 8LG

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG11 8LG
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBarking InternationalAbbey Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7EXWalking directions to Barking International
0.3 miSami's StoresTanner Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8PTWalking directions to Sami's Stores
0.3 miAsda2 Short Blue Place, Barking, IG11 8FJWalking directions to Asda
0.3 miEmbas LocalTanner Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8QAWalking directions to Embas Local
0.3 miTescoHighbridge Road, Barking, IG11 7BSWalking directions to Tesco

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,399
Band B£1,632
Band C£1,865
Band D£2,098
Band E£2,564
Band F£3,031
Band G£3,497
Band H£4,196

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for IG11 8LG, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Giasuddin Miah

Northbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Saima Ashraf

Northbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Summya Sohaib

Northbury - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

Nesil Caliskan

Barking - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictBarking and DagenhamE09000002
Parliamentary ConstituencyBarkingE14001073
WardNorthburyE05014066
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Barking CentralE02000016
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 015AE01000007
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG11 8LG

Is IG11 8LG (Barking Central) safe?

The area around IG11 8LG 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.

What is the average house price near IG11 8LG?

The median sale price around IG11 8LG in Barking Central is £280,000 (about £389 per square foot) based on 49 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG11 8LG?

There are 20 schools close to IG11 8LG, including Al Madina School for Girls (Good), Northbury Primary School (Good) and St Margarets CofE Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG11 8LG?

The closest station to IG11 8LG is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 534 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around IG11 8LG?

IG11 8LG 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).

Who represents IG11 8LG (Barking Central) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barking covering IG11 8LG 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).

Data Sources

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.