River Road is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 0DS is located in the Barking Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about River Road, Barking, IG11 0DS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG11 0DS has a slightly higher male population, with 50.8% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54% | 49.2% | -4.8% | 51.0% | -1.8% |
| Male | 46% | 50.8% | 4.8% | 49.0% | 1.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG11 0DS there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 51.3% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 35.8% | 40.7% | 4.9% | 37.9% | 2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.1% | 51.3% | 11.2% | 44.2% | 7.1% |
| Separated | 13% | 0.7% | -12.3% | 2.2% | -1.5% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 6% | 0.4% | 9.1% | -3.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 1.3% | -4.3% | 6.1% | -4.8% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.5%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 66.5% | 59.8% | -6.7% | 48.4% | 11.4% |
| Good health | 20.2% | 26.7% | 6.5% | 33.6% | -6.9% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 10.2% | -0.3% | 12.7% | -2.5% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.2% | 0.2% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 50.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.8% | 11.4% | -16.4% | 18.2% | -6.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.6% | 9.4% | 3.8% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8% | 8.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 5.3% | -3.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.1% | 14.8% | 3.7% | 16.9% | -2.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.2% | 50.7% | 15.5% | 33.8% | 16.9% |
| Other | 11.7% | 3% | -8.7% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 5.6% | 9% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| Chinese | 3.2% | 2.9% | -0.3% | 0.7% | 2.2% |
| Indian | 1.6% | 5.1% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 2.0% |
| Pakistani | 1.2% | 7.3% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Other Asian | 10.5% | 2.9% | -7.6% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 20.2% | 26.4% | 6.2% | 2.5% | 23.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 6% | 4.4% | -1.6% | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| Other Black | 2.8% | 7.5% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 7.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| White | 30.6% | 25.1% | -5.5% | 81.4% | -56.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2% | -6.9% | 1.6% | 0.4% |
In this area, 56.2% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.6% | 56.2% | 0.6% | 83.2% | -27.0% |
| European Union | 14.5% | 11.1% | -3.4% | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| Africa | 14.9% | 16.4% | 1.5% | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 7.7% | 10% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 4.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.8% | 2.7% | -2.1% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 54.4% | 56.1% | 1.7% | 83.2% | -27.1% |
| 10+ Years | 1.2% | 30.2% | 29.0% | 9.8% | 20.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 6.8% | -0.1% | 2.9% | 3.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 21.8% | 4% | -17.8% | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 15.7% | 2.9% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 3.8% | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | 2% | 0.3% | 1.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 6% | 0.9% | 5.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.3% | 1.5% | -0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 4.6% | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 2.4% | 0.2% | 2.2% |
| Southern Asia | 3.5% | 1.2% | 2.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.6% | 13.5% | -6.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 16.4% | 37.2% | -20.8% |
| Christian | 45.2% | 46.2% | -1.0% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 3.5% | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Muslim | 28.4% | 6.5% | 21.9% |
| Sikh | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 4.4% | 6.0% | -1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around River Road was 382.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 9.4% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
River Road has the 13th highest crime rate of 74 local areas in Abbey and the 25th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 138.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 18.3%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 60% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boleyn Commercial Park, 77 River Road, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,220,000 | 2022-10-21 | £2,220,000 |
| 62 River Road, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,500,000 | 2016-12-01 | £2,764,477 |
| 80 River Road, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £6,500,000 | 2015-10-08 | £8,549,007 |
IG11 0DS area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
| Full-Time Employee | 128 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 25 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Education | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Construction | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,496 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 4,515 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Bedonwell Nursery School Bedonwell Road , DA17 5PF | - not rated | 4,826 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Carey Church of England Primary School The Rivergate Centre , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | 3out of 4 | 658 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Mead Primary School Central Way , Thamesmead SE28 8DT | 3out of 4 | 1,076 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,187 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bishop John Robinson Church of England Primary School Hoveton Road , Thamesmead SE28 8LW | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Castilion Primary School Copperfield Road , Thamesmead SE28 8QA | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Riverside School Rivergate Centre (Temp Address) , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | - not rated | 659 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 4out of 4 | 1,215 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 1,464 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School for Boys Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Waterfield School Waterfield Close , SE28 8AT | - not rated | 1,464 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,296 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 3,609 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,283 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,308 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,819 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Garrard Academy Yarnton Way , Thamesmead DA18 4DW | 3out of 4 | 3,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Business Academy Bexley Yarnton Way , DA18 4DW | - not rated | 3,201 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 3,423 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,232 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brighter Futures Specialist College Ltd Harrow Manorway , SE2 9FL | - not rated | 2,521 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pulse and Water College 138 Eynsham Drive , Abbey Wood SE2 9PT | - not rated | 2,647 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 2,854 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways Short Stay School Pathways Short Stay School , Lensbury Way SE2 9TA | - not rated | 2,888 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unc Saucy | Atcost Road | 186 yd | |
| River Restaurant | 113 River Road | 280 yd | |
| Greggs | 6 Joyce Dawson Way | 1,034 yd | |
| The Exchange | Project Office, Project Road | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cutty Sark | The Cutty Sark, 14 Joyce Dawson Way | 1,025 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mally's Kitchen | Anglian Industrial Estate, 11 Atcost Road | 104 yd | |
| Hey Noodles/Food Angels | 4B Joyce Dawson Way | 1,037 yd | |
| Pizza Hut | 5 Joyce Dawson Way | 1,051 yd | |
| Joyce Dawson Fish n Chips Ltd | 7 Joyce Dawson Way | 1,055 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poundland | 2 Joyce Dawson Way | 998 yd | |
| Iceland | 1 Joyce Dawson Way | 1,072 yd | |
| Morrisons Petrol Station | Petrol Filling Station, 3 Twin Tumps Way | 1,074 yd | |
| Aldi | Central Way | 1,074 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivergate Centre MINTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 676 yd |
| Thamesmere Leisure Centre THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE LEISURE CENTRE THAMESMERE DRIVE | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 972 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 61.1% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 27.8% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 38.9% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 38.9% |
| Median download speed | 5.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 5.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 8.62 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 8.62 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 0.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.12 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.