Postcode Analysis Barking and Dagenham, London

CRAVEN GARDENS, IG11 0BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRAVEN GARDENS, IG11 0BW.

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Population

410

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 47,800 /yr

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Employed

46%

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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4/10
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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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4/10
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3/10
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5/10
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5/10
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Area Character

68% of IG11 0BW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area. Property prices are trending up 19.8% year-on-year.

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

IG11 0BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Craven Gardens, 1.3km from Creekmouth 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. During the day, non-white workforce in manufacturing and transport. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 60% of properties are owner-occupied — a strong indicator of neighbourhood stability and long-term community investment. The area has a notably diverse population — 68% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Barking and Dagenham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £417k, up 19.8% 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 0BW are sourced from Output Area E00000478 (shared with 10 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 0BW. The average age is 35.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British32.5%
Asian / British Asian30.5%
Black / African / Caribbean29.6%
Other / Mixed7.4%

Economic Activity

46%Active
FT: 29%
Unemployed: 4%
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Community Makeup: A balanced, mature neighborhood. The average age points to a solid foundation of mid-career individuals.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 360,000

10 sales · Mean £ 375,100

Semi-Detached

£ 345,000

1 sales · Mean £ 345,000

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

Crime around IG11 0BW is moderate at 51 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 offences98
Anti-social behaviour38
Vehicle crime26
Other theft24
Public order13

school Local Schools

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Greatfields School

Good789 pupils0.8 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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Gascoigne Primary School

Good1116 pupils0.9 km
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Ripple Primary School

Good928 pupils0.9 km
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Pathways School

37 pupils0.9 km
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Eastbury Primary School

Good813 pupils1.1 km
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School

Good259 pupils1.3 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

28 nearby
  • Miorita Ltd0.8 km
  • Barking Superstore0.9 km
  • Bulgarian Food Store0.9 km
  • Lituanica Barking0.4 km
  • News Food & Wine0.5 km
  • + 23 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • Barking United Services Club0.7 km
  • The Spot0.8 km
  • The Lighterman Public House0.7 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

12 nearby
  • Bela Lisbaa0.8 km
  • Eastbury Manor House0.9 km
  • Nefis Charcoal Grill0.8 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 Peri0.9 km
  • Smart Groceries and Charcoal Grill0.8 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