Harlequin Close is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 0FX is located in the Barking Riverside electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 2012-07-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harlequin Close, Barking, IG11 0FX and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 0FG, IG11 0FB, IG11 0FH, IG11 0FL, IG11 0GX, IG11 0TN, IG11 0GY, IG11 0FA, IG11 0FQ.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG11 0FX 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 0FX 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 Harlequin Close was 353.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 15.1% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harlequin Close has the 13th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Abbey and the 25th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 146.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 118.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 3 Ernest Websdale House, 1 Harlequin Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2023-07-21 | £246,610 |
| Flat 342 Ernest Websdale House, 1 Harlequin Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2022-08-18 | £247,106 |
| Flat 4 Ernest Websdale House, 1 Harlequin Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £223,000 | 2021-12-10 | £252,796 |
| Flat 106 Ernest Websdale House, 1 Harlequin Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £315,000 | 2021-10-29 | £352,233 |
| Flat 107 Ernest Websdale House, 1 Harlequin Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2019-07-19 | £269,594 |
IG11 0FX 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 | 3out of 4 | 3,159 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey Wood Nursery School Dahlia Road , SE2 0SX | 3out of 4 | 4,425 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 5,085 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,386 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 375 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames View Junior School Samuel Ferguson Place , IG11 0LG | 2out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Thames View Infants Bastable Avenue , IG11 0LG | 4out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Primary School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 956 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Primary School Dawson Avenue , IG11 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 1,702 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 3out of 4 | 1,001 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,956 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 3out of 4 | 2,079 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic School Hutchins Road , Thamesmead SE28 8AT | 3out of 4 | 2,332 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Woolwich Polytechnic school for Girls 1 Birchdene Drive , SE28 8RF | - not rated | 2,376 yd | Free schools | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 3,887 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 | 3,945 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 | 3out of 4 | 2,287 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,952 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 4out of 4 | 3,800 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 249 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside Bridge School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 1out of 4 | 1,023 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 2,304 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook Park School 75-77 Arden Crescent , RM9 6TJ | 3out of 4 | 2,543 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hopewell School Harmony House , Baden Powell Close RM9 6XN | - not rated | 2,717 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brothers Cafe | 12a Thames Road | 344 yd | |
| Aliza Kitchen Cafe | 4 Creek Road | 647 yd | |
| Unc Saucy | Atcost Road | 673 yd | |
| River Restaurant | 113 River Road | 798 yd | |
| Daddies | Cafe, Creekmouth Industrial Es, 57 River Road | 839 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lighterman Public House | 132 Charlton Crescent | 915 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanaaz Kitchen Ltd | Unit 6a, Barking Business Centre, Thames Road | 454 yd | |
| Wings Roulette - Barking | Unit 6a, Barking Business Centre, Thames Road | 454 yd | |
| Wokman | Unit 6a, Barking Business Centre, Thames Road | 454 yd | |
| Mumbai Masala | Unit 6a, Barking Business Centre, Thames Road | 454 yd | |
| 6Burgerz | Unit 6, Barking Business Centre, Thames Road | 470 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangla Town Cash & Carry | 21 Thames Road | 508 yd | |
| Costcutter | 14-20 Farr Avenue | 825 yd | |
| Co-Op | Barking Riverside, Fielders Crescent | 989 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Rivergate Centre MINTER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 255 yd |
| Riverside School THAMES ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 437 yd |
| Thames View Junior School SAMUEL FERGUSON PLACE | grass pitches | 712 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 | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 134.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 13.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.