IG11 8EQ is an up-and-coming urban area on East Street, 0.1km from Barking in Barking and Dagenham. Administratively it sits within Abbey ward and the Barking constituency.
For renters and young professionals, IG11 8EQ offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — high status management and administration, especially public sector. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 73% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. 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 high (202 per 1,000 residents) — commercial zones and transport hubs in the vicinity contribute to these figures.
Census 2021 statistics for IG11 8EQ are sourced from Output Area E00185821 (shared with 56 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
EAST STREET, IG11 8EQ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for EAST STREET, IG11 8EQ.
275
32
£ 46,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: IG11 8EQ 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.
Area Character
IG11 8EQ is a high-turnover rental hub — with 73% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. High crime warrants careful street-level review despite the strong rental demand.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for IG11 8EQ. The average age is 31.8. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime rates near IG11 8EQ are high at 202 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.
school Local Schools
St Margarets CofE Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Northbury Primary School
Gascoigne Primary School
Greatfields School
Ripple Primary School
Eastbury Community School
Langdon Academy
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
83 nearby- Herbs & Acupuncture0.1 km
- Pound Save Superstore (UK) Ltd0.1 km
- London Road Express0.1 km
- Natural Remedies International Ltd0.2 km
- Barking Corner Supermarket0.3 km
- + 78 more
Pub, NightClub
6 nearby- Kings Bull0.2 km
- The Victoria0.2 km
- Barking Indoor Bowls Club Ltd0.7 km
- De Lounge0.2 km
- The Barking Dog0.2 km
- + 1 more
Restaurant, Cafe
48 nearby- Gaule Chulo0.3 km
- Humdum0.1 km
- Julienest Gardens0.2 km
- Julienest Restaurant & Bar0.1 km
- KTKC Restaurant0.2 km
- + 43 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.1 km
- Nisa Local0.7 km
- Iceland0.1 km
- Lidl Great Britain Ltd0.2 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- + 1 more
Takeaway Shop
41 nearby- Burger Trap0.2 km
- Greggs0.0 km
- Munchies0.2 km
- Rivers of Joy0.3 km
- Subway0.1 km
- + 36 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Ibis London Barking0.7 km
- Barking Park Hotel Ltd0.6 km
- Ibis Budget0.7 km
- Travelodge0.1 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Barking0.3 km
- Ilford2.5 km
- Woodgrange Park2.7 km
Bus Stops
- Barking Underground Station0.2 km
- Barking Rail Station0.2 km
- Barking Underground Station0.2 km
- Barking Underground Station0.2 km
- Barking Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: IG118EQ · Data under Open Government Licence