Sutton Road is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 7YB is located in the Gascoigne electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Sutton Road, Barking, IG11 7YB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 7UG, IG11 7XL, IG11 7YD, IG11 7XZ, IG11 7UQ, IG11 7XH, IG11 7XN, IG11 7XJ, IG11 7XU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG11 7YB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 50.9% | -1.6% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.1% | 1.6% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 34% | -0.6% | 37.9% | -3.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.6% | 50.7% | 7.1% | 44.2% | 6.5% |
| Separated | 4.5% | 2.3% | -2.2% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 10.2% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 2.8% | -2.8% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
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 (85.3%) 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 | 39.3% | 54.5% | 15.2% | 48.4% | 6.1% |
| Good health | 36.8% | 30.8% | -6.0% | 33.6% | -2.8% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 8.9% | -6.0% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 7.4% | 3.8% | -3.6% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 24% | 20.5% | -3.5% | 18.2% | 2.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.8% | -4.7% | 13.4% | -3.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.8% | 14% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -2.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 32.1% | 10.3% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 19% | 3.3% | -15.7% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 36.6% 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 | 6.2% | 18.8% | 12.6% | 1.1% | 17.7% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Indian | 7.9% | 10.3% | 2.4% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% | 2.7% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 6.2% | 1.2% | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Black African | 17.8% | 10.6% | -7.2% | 2.5% | 8.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.5% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 3.7% | 2.1% | -1.6% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 0.7% | -2.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 2.1% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| White | 47.5% | 36.6% | -10.9% | 81.4% | -44.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, just 46.1% 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 | 60.7% | 46.1% | -14.6% | 83.2% | -37.1% |
| European Union | 12.4% | 16.6% | 4.2% | 6.1% | 10.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 0.8% | 3.6% |
| Africa | 13.2% | 8.1% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 5.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.6% | 22% | 10.4% | 5.6% | 16.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.2% 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 | 59.1% | 46.6% | -12.5% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 31.2% | 27.9% | 9.8% | 21.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.6% | 10.6% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 7.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.2% | 4.1% | -9.1% | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 7.5% | -10.3% | 1.9% | 5.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 54.9% | 76.7% | -21.8% |
| Italy | 5.2% | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Portugal | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Spain | 3.1% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other EU countries | 4.9% | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 13.2% | 1.2% | 12.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 10.1% | 13.5% | -3.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.9% | 37.2% | -17.3% |
| Christian | 39.9% | 46.2% | -6.3% |
| Hindu | 4.8% | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Muslim | 24.7% | 6.5% | 18.2% |
| Sikh | 5.8% | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Not answered | 4.8% | 6.0% | -1.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Sutton Road was 95.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 77.3% lower than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Sutton Road has the 27th lowest crime rate of 74 local areas in Abbey and the 220th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 73.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sutton Road, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £302,000 | 2018-08-24 | £373,837 |
| 6 Sutton Road, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £164,000 | 2004-08-27 | £386,360 |
| 3 Sutton Road, Barking, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £59,500 | 2000-05-26 | £294,693 |
IG11 7YB area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 17% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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.
IG11 7YB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in IG11 7YB area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 59 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 22 |
| Retired | 18 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 2,172 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 | 3,672 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,203 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,261 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cyril Henry Nursery School 57 St Mary Street , Woolwich SE18 5AP | - not rated | 5,410 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ripple Primary School Suffolk Road , IG11 7QS | 3out of 4 | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripple Infants' School Suffolk Road , IG11 7QS | - not rated | 576 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields Primary School St Marys , IG11 7BL | - not rated | 652 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gascoigne Junior School Gascoigne Road , IG11 7DR | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gascoigne Infants' School Gascoigne Road , IG11 7DR | - not rated | 884 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 613 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Riverside School Rivergate Centre (Temp Address) , Minter Road IG11 0FJ | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Riverside School Renwick Road , IG11 0FU | 4out of 4 | 2,258 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 2,494 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 | 1,781 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,198 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,753 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 | 2,852 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 5,041 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 | 1,362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,781 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,198 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,873 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,644 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,089 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Faircross School Rosslyn Road , IG11 9UH | - not rated | 1,180 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,377 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,935 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 2,091 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Dhaba Catering | 6a River Road | 280 yd | |
| Enjoy Snack Bar | 13f River Road | 424 yd | |
| Nefis Charcoal Grill | 374 Ripple Road | 505 yd | |
| Eastern Paradise | 394 Ripple Road | 505 yd | |
| Bela Lisbaa | 398 Ripple Road | 505 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking United Services Club | 79 Blake Avenue | 491 yd | |
| The Spot | 380 Ripple Road | 505 yd | |
| The Lighterman Public House | 132 Charlton Crescent | 744 yd | |
| Thatched House | The Thatched House Ph, Ripple Road | 1,012 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Blossom Garden | 384 Ripple Road | 505 yd | |
| Chung Wah | 61 Roycraft Avenue | 507 yd | |
| Mama's Peri Peri | 361 Ripple Road | 551 yd | |
| Chubby Friar Fish and Chips LTD | 353 Ripple Road | 551 yd | |
| Golden Dragon | 202 Ripple Road | 609 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costcutter | 14-20 Farr Avenue | 964 yd | |
| Tesco | Ripple Road | 1,013 yd | |
| Bangla Town Cash & Carry | 21 Thames Road | 1,036 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 62-82 Ripple Road | 1,077 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Great Fields Park Great Fields Road | tennis courts | 205 yd |
| Eastbury Primary School DAWSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 810 yd |
| Thames View Junior School SAMUEL FERGUSON PLACE | grass pitches | 907 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 | 49.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 97.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 11.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.