Ripple Road is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 7NW 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 Ripple Road, Barking, IG11 7NW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 7NP, IG11 7PG, IG11 7NX, IG11 7PX, IG11 7PY, IG11 7PE, IG11 7RZ, IG11 7GS, IG11 7GT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG11 7NW is primarily male, with 55.1% of the population 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 | 42% | 44.9% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -6.1% |
| Male | 58% | 55.1% | -2.9% | 49.0% | 6.1% |
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 7NW there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 62% 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 | 54.1% | 29.3% | -24.8% | 37.9% | -8.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.5% | 62% | 24.5% | 44.2% | 17.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2% | 1.1% | -0.9% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 4.6% | 6.8% | 2.2% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 1% | 0.6% | -0.4% | 6.1% | -5.5% |
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 (89.1%) 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 | 56.6% | 56.8% | 0.2% | 48.4% | 8.4% |
| Good health | 37.1% | 32.3% | -4.8% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 4% | 6.8% | 2.8% | 12.7% | -5.9% |
| Bad health | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.5% |
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 54.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 9.4% | 19.7% | 10.3% | 18.2% | 1.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 4.6% | 5.3% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -4.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 6.2% | 5.3% | -0.9% | 13.4% | -8.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 2.2% | 1.2% | 5.3% | -3.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.9% | 6.7% | 0.8% | 16.9% | -10.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 56.4% | 54.8% | -1.6% | 33.8% | 21.0% |
| Other | 16.6% | 5.9% | -10.7% | 2.8% | 3.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 28.8% 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 | 3.4% | 9.3% | 5.9% | 1.1% | 8.2% |
| Chinese | 9.5% | 7.4% | -2.1% | 0.7% | 6.7% |
| Indian | 22.1% | 36.8% | 14.7% | 3.1% | 33.7% |
| Pakistani | 8.3% | 6.3% | -2.0% | 2.7% | 3.6% |
| Other Asian | 4.6% | 0.6% | -4.0% | 1.6% | -1.0% |
| Black African | 8.9% | 2.5% | -6.4% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.4% | -0.5% | 1.0% | -0.6% |
| Other Black | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.1% | 0.6% | -0.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.1% | 1.3% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 34.2% | 28.8% | -5.4% | 81.4% | -52.6% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0.4% | -1.3% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Other | 2% | 2.5% | 0.5% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
In this area, just 22.4% 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 | 29.9% | 22.4% | -7.5% | 83.2% | -60.8% |
| European Union | 13.8% | 16.9% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 10.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 8.2% | 5.0% | 0.8% | 7.4% |
| Africa | 9.2% | 2.7% | -6.5% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 40.5% | 48.5% | 8.0% | 5.6% | 42.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Oceania | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 22.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21% 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 | 28.7% | 22.2% | -6.5% | 83.2% | -61.0% |
| 10+ Years | 19.3% | 21% | 1.7% | 9.8% | 11.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 20.1% | 12.4% | -7.7% | 2.9% | 9.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 19.3% | 27% | 7.7% | 2.2% | 24.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 12.6% | 17.4% | 4.8% | 1.9% | 15.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 31% | 76.7% | -45.7% |
| Ireland | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 4.6% | 0.6% | 4.0% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Poland | 2.1% | 1.3% | 0.8% |
| Romania | 6.8% | 0.9% | 5.9% |
| Other EU countries | 8% | 1.5% | 6.5% |
| Turkey | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Southern Asia | 32.5% | 1.2% | 31.3% |
| South-East Asia | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 12.9% | 37.2% | -24.3% |
| Christian | 25% | 46.2% | -21.2% |
| Buddhist | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Hindu | 30.7% | 1.7% | 29.0% |
| Muslim | 18.4% | 6.5% | 11.9% |
| Sikh | 2.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Not answered | 8.1% | 6.0% | 2.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ripple Road was 424.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 1.9% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ripple Road has the 11th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Abbey and the 22nd highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 129.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -3.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Ripple Road, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £900,000 | 2018-06-13 | £1,049,182 |
IG11 7NW area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 23% 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 | 125 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Other | 20 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 13 |
| Retired | 12 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 32 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 20 |
| Information and communication | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,603 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 | 2,463 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,147 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,239 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,749 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | 3out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Broadway , IG11 7AR | 3out of 4 | 422 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northbury Primary School Northbury Close , IG11 8JA | 3out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gascoigne Primary School Gascoigne Road , IG11 7DR | 3out of 4 | 622 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripple Primary School Suffolk Road , IG11 7QS | 3out of 4 | 870 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 | 711 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,769 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,273 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 3,128 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,849 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 | 1,995 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,185 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,004 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,026 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,594 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,037 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,788 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 539 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 720 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 822 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,447 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pathways School 40 Thames Road , IG11 0HZ | - not rated | 2,451 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | 33-35 Ripple Road | 62 yd | |
| Nali Restaurant | 41 Ripple Road | 83 yd | |
| KTKC Restaurant | 58 Ripple Road | 95 yd | |
| Caffe Italiano Ltd | Units 48, Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Ripple Road | 102 yd | |
| Caffe Latte | Unit 2, Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Ripple Road | 102 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ph, Axe Street | 227 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 293 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 329 yd | |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 693 yd | |
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 721 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Munchies | 32 Ripple Road | 61 yd | |
| Spice Hut | 46 Ripple Road | 61 yd | |
| Subway | Unit 21a, Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, Ripple Road | 102 yd | |
| Jerk Pit | 109 Ripple Road | 169 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken and Pizza | 115-117 Ripple Road | 169 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 62-82 Ripple Road | 61 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 6 & 7 Barking Central, Aboretum Place | 97 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 34-42 East Street | 219 yd | |
| Nisa Local | Unit 1, Jute Court, 58 Abbey Road | 754 yd | |
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 791 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 152 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre BOBBY MOORE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 293 yd |
| Abbey Sports Centre (Barking) (Closed) Axe Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 308 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 433 yd |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 809 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 889 yd |
| Great Fields Park Great Fields Road | tennis courts | 909 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 1,064 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 | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 0.0% |
| 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 | 100.0% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.