Axe Street is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 7LZ is located in the Abbey electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Axe Street, Barking, IG11 7LZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 7LY, IG11 7FD, IG11 7LX, IG11 7FS, IG11 7AF, IG11 7FL, IG11 7GU, IG11 7JG, IG11 7GS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG11 7LZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.9%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.5% | 51.1% | 7.6% | 51.0% | 0.1% |
| Male | 56.5% | 48.9% | -7.6% | 49.0% | -0.1% |
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 7LZ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 58.6% 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 | 51.6% | 30.7% | -20.9% | 37.9% | -7.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 58.6% | 21.1% | 44.2% | 14.4% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.3% | 8.8% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -0.3% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 6.1% | -5.6% |
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 (90.8%) 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 | 59% | 46.8% | -12.2% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 31.9% | 44% | 12.1% | 33.6% | 10.4% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 7.4% | 0.7% | 12.7% | -5.3% |
| Bad health | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 4.0% | -2.6% |
| Very bad health | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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.
In the area around IG11 7LZ this area, 9.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. 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 65.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 8.6% | 9.5% | 0.9% | 18.2% | -8.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 5.8% | 8.1% | 2.3% | 9.6% | -1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 5.4% | -5.4% | 13.4% | -8.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 7.7% | -0.1% | 16.9% | -9.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 46.3% | 65.3% | 19.0% | 33.8% | 31.5% |
| Other | 19.9% | 4.1% | -15.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31% 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 | 4.4% | 7.8% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 6.7% |
| Chinese | 1.9% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Indian | 16.3% | 36.3% | 20.0% | 3.1% | 33.2% |
| Pakistani | 9.6% | 3.9% | -5.7% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.9% | 1.1% | -5.8% | 1.6% | -0.5% |
| Black African | 19.6% | 8.5% | -11.1% | 2.5% | 6.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 0.7% | -2.4% | 1.0% | -0.3% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| White | 28.8% | 31% | 2.2% | 81.4% | -50.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2.9% | 2.8% | -0.1% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, just 25.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.7% | 25.2% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -58.0% |
| European Union | 15.2% | 18.1% | 2.9% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.7% | 3.9% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 3.1% |
| Africa | 13.5% | 7.4% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.8% | 42.9% | 9.1% | 5.6% | 37.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.5% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 25.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 22.7% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 32.1% | 25.2% | -6.9% | 83.2% | -58.0% |
| 10+ Years | 20.8% | 22.7% | 1.9% | 9.8% | 12.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.7% | 12.4% | -4.3% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 16.5% | 23% | 6.5% | 2.2% | 20.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14% | 16.7% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 14.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35% | 76.7% | -41.7% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Portugal | 1% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 5.2% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Poland | 4.2% | 1.3% | 2.9% |
| Romania | 5.2% | 0.9% | 4.3% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 32.9% | 1.2% | 31.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.1% | 13.5% | -11.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 14.9% | 37.2% | -22.3% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Hindu | 28.4% | 1.7% | 26.7% |
| Muslim | 15.2% | 6.5% | 8.7% |
| Other religion | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Axe Street was 1070.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 156.8% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Axe Street has the 2nd highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Abbey and the 2nd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 334.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -25.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 56% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Axe Street, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2006-09-29 | £445,895 |
| 93 Axe Street, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2006-06-09 | £473,170 |
| 59 Axe Street, Barking, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £196,000 | 2005-10-18 | £465,500 |
| 59 Axe Street, Barking, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2002-04-25 | £458,621 |
IG11 7LZ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 30 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Part-Time Employee | 22 |
| Other | 14 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Retired | 2 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 1 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 32 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 31 |
| Human health and social work activities | 26 |
| Information and communication | 24 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Education | 21 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 21 |
| Construction | 18 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 15 |
| Other | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 12 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Mining and quarrying | 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 | 1,362 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 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,012 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,172 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,518 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Broadway , IG11 7AR | 3out of 4 | 183 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | 3out of 4 | 185 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gascoigne Primary School Gascoigne Road , IG11 7DR | 3out of 4 | 485 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Primary School Northbury Close , IG11 8JA | 3out of 4 | 684 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripple Primary School Suffolk Road , IG11 7QS | 3out of 4 | 990 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 665 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,978 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,054 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,163 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 3,140 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 1,658 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 | 1,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,969 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,240 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,837 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,006 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 514 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 785 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,008 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,209 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 2,445 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Couleur Cafe | Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square | 106 yd | |
| The Source - Pitstop | Barking Learning Centre, 2 Town Square | 106 yd | |
| Julienest Gardens | 15 Broadway | 157 yd | |
| St Margaret's Tea Room | Broadway | 159 yd | |
| KTKC Restaurant | 58 Ripple Road | 187 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ph, Axe Street | 21 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 220 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 430 yd | |
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 797 yd | |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 936 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romanian Traditional Food | Market Square, East Street | 85 yd | |
| Suyahut | Barking Market, 20 East Street | 162 yd | |
| HB Peri Peri & Grill | 18 East Street | 169 yd | |
| Sweet House | 18 East Street | 169 yd | |
| QQ Food Takeaway | 2-4 East Street | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | Iceland, 34-42 East Street | 168 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 62-82 Ripple Road | 194 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 6 & 7 Barking Central, Aboretum Place | 254 yd | |
| Nisa Local | Unit 1, Jute Court, 58 Abbey Road | 512 yd | |
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 652 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abbey Leisure Centre BOBBY MOORE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 58 yd |
| Abbey Sports Centre (Barking) (Closed) Axe Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 62 yd |
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 228 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 320 yd |
| Langdon Academy SUSSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 905 yd |
| Great Fields Park Great Fields Road | tennis courts | 916 yd |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 1,044 yd |
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 1,062 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 | 14.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 14.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 14.8% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 94 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.