Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

WAVERLEY GARDENS, IG11 0BQ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WAVERLEY GARDENS, IG11 0BQ.

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Population

459

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Avg Age

34

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

47%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: IG11 0BQ falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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5/10
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6/10
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9/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IG11 0BQ is a mixed residential postcode — average age 34, 64% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. Balanced crime and pricing reflect a genuinely average but liveable neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 2.9% year-on-year.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

IG11 0BQ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waverley Gardens, 1.3km from Rippleside in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Thames View ward and the Barking constituency.

This is a strong family neighbourhood — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a industrial units zone — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The 34 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 64% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, up 2.9% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for IG11 0BQ are sourced from Output Area E00000470 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG11 0BQ. The average age is 33.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British29.3%
Asian / British Asian41.7%
Black / African / Caribbean18.1%
Other / Mixed10.9%

Economic Activity

47%Active
FT: 30%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Highly settled. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic, providing a stable community feel.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 350,000

3 sales · Mean £ 350,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around IG11 0BQ is moderate at 57 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences136
Anti-social behaviour55
Vehicle crime30
Other theft25
Public order17

school Local Schools

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Greatfields School

Good789 pupils0.7 km
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Thames View Junior School

Good319 pupils0.8 km
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Thames View Infants

Outstanding393 pupils0.8 km
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Ripple Primary School

Good928 pupils0.8 km
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Gascoigne Primary School

Good1116 pupils0.9 km
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Pathways School

37 pupils1.0 km
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Eastbury Primary School

Good813 pupils1.0 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good259 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

30 nearby
  • Miorita Ltd0.7 km
  • Ripple Supermarket0.9 km
  • Barking Superstore0.8 km
  • Bulgarian Food Store0.9 km
  • Lituanica Barking0.3 km
  • + 25 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Barking United Services Club0.6 km
  • The Spot0.7 km
  • The Lighterman Public House0.6 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bela Lisbaa0.7 km
  • Eastbury Manor House0.8 km
  • Nefis Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Royal Dhaba Catering0.1 km
  • Enjoy Snack Bar0.2 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

20 nearby
  • Chung Wah0.4 km
  • Mama's Peri Peri0.8 km
  • Smart Groceries and Charcoal Grill0.7 km
  • Thames Cafe0.5 km
  • Atlantic Fish Bar0.8 km
  • + 15 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Bangla Town Cash & Carry0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barking1.5 km
  • Dagenham Dock3.7 km
  • Ilford3.8 km