Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RIVER ROAD, IG11 0DA House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for RIVER ROAD, IG11 0DA.

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Population

535

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: IG11 0DA 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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4/10
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6/10
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6/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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2/10
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2/10
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5/10
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Area Character

IG11 0DA has a significant social housing presence — 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

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

IG11 0DA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River Road, 0.7km from Creekmouth in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Thames View ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IG11 0DA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The community skews young professional (average age 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 56% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. 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. Full-time employment stands at 24% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 50 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 0DA are sourced from Output Area E00185796 (shared with 23 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 0DA. The average age is 28.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British26.0%
Asian / British Asian27.9%
Black / African / Caribbean33.3%
Other / Mixed12.8%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 24%
Unemployed: 4%
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Area Vibe: Youthful and transient. Characterized by young adults and early-career individuals predominantly living in rental accommodation.

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

Crime around IG11 0DA is moderate at 50 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 offences43
Anti-social behaviour26
Vehicle crime23
Other theft11
Theft from the person10

school Local Schools

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Pathways School

37 pupils0.6 km
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Thames View Junior School

Good319 pupils0.7 km
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Thames View Infants

Outstanding393 pupils0.7 km
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George Carey Church of England Primary School

Good671 pupils0.9 km
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Greatfields School

Good789 pupils1.3 km
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Gascoigne Primary School

Good1116 pupils1.5 km
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Eastbury Primary School

Good813 pupils1.5 km
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Ripple Primary School

Good928 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

fastfood

Takeaway Shop

10 nearby
  • Chung Wah0.6 km
  • Thames Cafe0.1 km
  • Greedy Panda0.8 km
  • Sanaaz Kitchen Ltd0.5 km
  • Mumbai Masala0.5 km
  • + 5 more
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Retailers - Other

12 nearby
  • Suvai Foods UK LTD0.8 km
  • Thames Grocery0.8 km
  • Abiglobal0.4 km
  • B G Convenience Store0.6 km
  • KHF ONLINE0.6 km
  • + 7 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

7 nearby
  • River Restaurant0.9 km
  • Mil's Charcoal Grill0.6 km
  • Enjoy Snack Bar0.5 km
  • Daddies0.0 km
  • Brothers Cafe0.6 km
  • + 2 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Bangla Town Cash & Carry0.5 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Lighterman Public House0.7 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barking2.1 km
  • Dagenham Dock3.4 km
  • Dagenham East L.T.3.6 km