Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RIVER ROAD, IG11 0DS House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

454

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Avg Age

27

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

50%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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7/10
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4/10
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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
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6/10
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2/10
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3/10
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3/10
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Area Character

Balanced, accessible, and mixed. IG11 0DS spans multiple life stages — average age 27, moderate ownership and renting. Low crime and mid-range prices make this a solid all-round choice.

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

IG11 0DS is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River Road, 0.4km from Creekmouth in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Barking Riverside ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IG11 0DS is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. The predominance of young residents (average age 27) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 28% 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.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 53 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 0DS are sourced from Output Area E00185748 (shared with 18 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 0DS. The average age is 27.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British25.1%
Asian / British Asian27.1%
Black / African / Caribbean38.3%
Other / Mixed9.5%

Economic Activity

50%Active
FT: 33%
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 0DS is moderate at 53 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences19
Vehicle crime9
Other theft8
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary5

school Local Schools

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George Carey Church of England Primary School

Good671 pupils0.6 km
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Linton Mead Primary School

Good365 pupils1.0 km
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Pathways School

37 pupils1.0 km
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Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School

Good208 pupils1.1 km
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Riverside School

Outstanding1266 pupils1.1 km
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Riverside Bridge School

Good148 pupils1.1 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good255 pupils1.1 km
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Hawksmoor School

Inadequate371 pupils1.2 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Say Mama Ltd0.9 km
  • Abiglobal0.7 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Cutty Sark0.9 km
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Supermarkets

3 nearby
  • Iceland1.0 km
  • Morrisons Petrol Station1.0 km
  • Poundland0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

4 nearby
  • Hey Noodles/Food Angels1.0 km
  • Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd1.0 km
  • Pizza Hut1.0 km
  • Mally's Kitchen0.1 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

3 nearby
  • River Restaurant0.3 km
  • Riverside Coffee Lounge0.6 km
  • Greggs0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Abbey Wood2.9 km
  • Dagenham Dock3.0 km
  • Barking3.2 km