Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

RIVER ROAD, IG11 0EG House Prices & Local Information

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

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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

IG11 0EG is a mixed residential postcode — average age 27, 51% owner-occupied, spanning a wide range of household types and life stages. 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 0EG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on River Road, 0.3km from Creekmouth in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Barking Riverside ward and the Barking constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, IG11 0EG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. With an average age of just 27, this is a transient, student-oriented area — ideal for those who want a social neighbourhood, less suited to those seeking quiet stability. 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 rates are low here at 32 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. 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 0EG 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 0EG. 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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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

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

IG11 0EG has low crime rates — 32 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Vehicle crime8
Violence and sexual offences8
Burglary4
Other theft4
Anti-social behaviour1

school Local Schools

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George Carey Church of England Primary School

Good671 pupils0.7 km
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Pathways School

37 pupils0.9 km
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Linton Mead Primary School

Good365 pupils1.3 km
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Thames View Infants

Outstanding393 pupils1.3 km
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Thames View Junior School

Good319 pupils1.3 km
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Riverside Primary School

Good255 pupils1.4 km
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Riverside School

Outstanding1266 pupils1.4 km
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Riverside Bridge School

Good148 pupils1.4 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Takeaway Shop

2 nearby
  • Thames Cafe0.9 km
  • Mally's Kitchen0.3 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • River Restaurant0.1 km
  • Brothers Cafe0.9 km
  • Riverside Coffee Lounge0.7 km
  • Daddies0.9 km
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Retailers - Other

2 nearby
  • Abiglobal0.4 km
  • KHF ONLINE0.9 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barking3.0 km
  • Abbey Wood3.2 km
  • Plumstead3.2 km