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IG11 9UZ

Shirley Gardens

Longbridge

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Overview

Postcode IG11 9UZ is located in a major urban area, within the Longbridge ward of Barking and Dagenham in the London region, and forms part of the Longbridge & Barking Park area. It has high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Longbridge & Barking Park is £72,469 per year. The nearest station is Barking, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Barking Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
2.8%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

7/10

Longbridge & Barking Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,968 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Longbridge & Barking Park has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

2.8%

Approximately 2.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 12.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Longbridge & Barking Park is £72,469 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 259 ft away from IG11 9UZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Longbridge & Barking Park near IG11 9UZ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Barking located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for IG11 9UZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

4

Barking

C2C, District, Hammersmith and City, Overground

Walking directions to Barking
0.5 mi

4

Upney

District

Walking directions to Upney

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for IG11 9UZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miBarking ParkLargeWalking directions to Barking Park
0.5 miEssex Road GardensSmallWalking directions to Essex Road Gardens

Area Profile

Population
428
Population density
11,432.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
39.56(+27%)
Shoplifting
26.05(+161%)
Anti-social behaviour
24.12(-10%)
Drugs
9.17(+48%)
Burglary
8.68(+59%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
135
31.54%
Pakistani
76
17.76%
British
62
14.49%
Other White
43
10.05%
Indian
39
9.11%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
113
33.73%
No qualifications
77
22.99%
Level 3 (A level)
47
14.03%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
41
12.24%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
10.15%
Total 16+ residents: 335

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns with a mortgage
48
44.04%
Owns outright
36
33.03%
Private landlord or letting agency
19
17.43%
Other forms of private rent
3
2.75%
Social rents from council
2
1.83%
Total households: 109

Property prices in Longbridge

Median price£530,000
Price per sq ft£455
Sales (last 12 months)51
Typical range (middle 50%)£475K – £588K

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £530,000 (about £455 per square foot) in Longbridge area, with individual transactions ranging from £166,265 up to £935,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Longbridge over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached9£635,000£469
Terraced36£525,000£469
Flats6£227,500£352

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Longbridge

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£247,750£567,500£427,500
2017£227,500£491,500£430,000
2018£242,250£485,000£442,500
2019£227,500£592,500£443,000
2020£248,750£499,750£460,000
2021£241,000£578,000£490,000
2022£260,000£580,000£527,500
2023£267,500£655,000£525,000
2024£250,000£630,000£525,000
2025£255,000£625,000£532,000
2026£230,000£570,000£535,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Longbridge.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbridge.
YearFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£363£396£409
2017£364£405£394
2018£384£403£412
2019£338£377£388
2020£424£437£410
2021£349£415£438
2022£410£431£496
2023£404£386£454
2024£367£395£470
2025£364£432£469
2026£351£479£476
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Longbridge.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 9UZ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near IG11 9UZ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
06 Jun 20256, Shirley Gardens, Barking, IG11 9UZTerracedFreehold£595,000
26 Nov 202533, Hurstbourne Gardens, Barking, IG11 9UYTerracedFreehold£540,000
24 Sept 202553, Hurstbourne Gardens, Barking, IG11 9UYTerracedFreehold£500,000
30 Apr 202544, Hulse Avenue, Barking, IG11 9UWTerracedFreehold£545,000
10 Oct 2025Flat 1, 184, Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8SUFlatsLeasehold£230,000

Schools

In the IG11 9UZ postcode area, located within Longbridge & Barking Park, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for IG11 9UZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miAll-throughEastbury Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miNot applicableFrobel Independent SchoolOther independent school

Good

0.5 miSecondaryBarking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities CollegeCommunity school

Outstanding

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of IG11 9UZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for IG11 9UZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.4 miK & H Store77 Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8TGWalking directions to K & H Store
0.4 miBrothers SupermarketCecil Avenue, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 9TAWalking directions to Brothers Supermarket
0.5 miMiXas32 Longbridge Road, Barking, IG11 8RYWalking directions to MiXas
0.5 miBarking First Choice SupermarketLongbridge Road, Barking and Dagenham, IG11 8RXWalking directions to Barking First Choice Supermarket
0.5 miLoxford General Store42 Loxford Lane, Ilford, IG1 2PJWalking directions to Loxford General Store

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.

Band A£1,466
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,199
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,176
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,397

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 9UZ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Faruk Choudhury

Longbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Mashkura Binta Mazid

Longbridge - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Rocky Gill

Longbridge - 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
WardLongbridgeE05014064
ParishBarking and Dagenham, unparished areaE43000192
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Longbridge & Barking ParkE02000012
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Barking and Dagenham 011DE01000070
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about IG11 9UZ

Is IG11 9UZ (Longbridge & Barking Park) safe?

The area around IG11 9UZ records about 94 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 vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near IG11 9UZ?

The median sale price around IG11 9UZ in Longbridge & Barking Park is £530,000 (about £455 per square foot) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near IG11 9UZ?

There are 20 schools close to IG11 9UZ, including Eastbury Community School (Good), Frobel Independent School (Good) and Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to IG11 9UZ?

The closest station to IG11 9UZ is Barking in TfL zone 4, about 844 m away, serving the C2C, District, Hammersmith and City and Overground lines.

How deprived is the area around IG11 9UZ?

IG11 9UZ scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,968 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents IG11 9UZ (Longbridge & Barking Park) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Barking covering IG11 9UZ is Nesil Caliskan (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Faruk Choudhury (Green Party), Mashkura Binta Mazid (Green Party) and Rocky Gill (Labour Party).