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IG11 8LQ

Cowbridge Lane

Northbury

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Detailed insights for IG11 8LQ

Overview

Postcode IG11 8LQ 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 172.1 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 0.4 miles away. There are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Abbey Green.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
37.3%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
Low
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

Barking Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 5,010 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Barking Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 172.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

37.3%

Approximately 37.3% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 253 ft away from IG11 8LQ.

Flood risk

Low

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is Barking located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG11 8LQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG11 8LQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miAbbey GreenMediumWalking directions to Abbey Green
0.4 miBarking Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Barking Road Recreation Ground
0.2 miQuaker Burial GroundSmallWalking directions to Quaker Burial Ground

Area Profile

Population
457
Population density
3,021.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
60.17(+94%)
Anti-social behaviour
32.31(+20%)
Drugs
27.86(+349%)
Vehicle crime
23.96(+156%)
Shoplifting
21.73(+118%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
130
28.57%
British
77
16.92%
Pakistani
67
14.73%
Bangladeshi
52
11.43%
Other White
48
10.55%
Total population: 455

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
104
32.1%
No qualifications
51
15.74%
Level 3 (A level)
51
15.74%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.65%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
39
12.04%
Total 16+ residents: 324

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
39.68%
Social rents from council
44
34.92%
Owns with a mortgage
13
10.32%
Owns outright
9
7.14%
Other forms of private rent
5
3.97%
Total households: 126

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 8LQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 8LQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 2025107, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LHFlatsLeasehold£290,000
12 Sept 2025135, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJFlatsLeasehold£294,000
26 May 2026Flat 19, 2, Harbard Close, Barking, IG11 8SHFlatsLeasehold£210,000
24 Jul 2025Flat 1, 2, Harbard Close, Barking, IG11 8SHFlatsLeasehold£207,500
13 Aug 2025150, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LFFlatsLeasehold£278,000

Schools

In the IG11 8LQ postcode area, located within Barking Central, there are 12 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG11 8LQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.3 miPrimaryNorthbury Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimarySt Margarets CofE Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.4 miNot applicableAl Madina School for GirlsOther independent school

Good

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG11 8LQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miBarking InternationalAbbey Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 7EXWalking directions to Barking International
0.2 miTescoHighbridge Road, Barking, IG11 7BSWalking directions to Tesco
0.3 miAsda2 Short Blue Place, Barking, IG11 8FJWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miBaltic StoreEast Street, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8ERWalking directions to Baltic Store
0.4 miBarking Food Centre7-9 East Street, Barking, IG11 8ERWalking directions to Barking Food Centre

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 8LQ, 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 015BE01000008
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG11 8LQ

Is IG11 8LQ (Barking Central) safe?

The area around IG11 8LQ records about 172 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 8LQ?

The median sale price around IG11 8LQ 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 8LQ?

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

What is the nearest station to IG11 8LQ?

The closest station to IG11 8LQ is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 708 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around IG11 8LQ?

IG11 8LQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 5,010 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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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.