Hertford Road is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 8BL is located in the Northbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hertford Road, Barking, IG11 8BL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 8LQ, IG11 8LH, IG11 8LJ, IG11 8BB, IG11 8LL, IG11 8LP, IG11 8LN, IG11 8LW, E6 2BP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG11 8BL, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.3% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 54.3% | 9.1% | 51.0% | 3.3% |
| Male | 54.8% | 45.7% | -9.1% | 49.0% | -3.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IG11 8BL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.8% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 43.7% | 45.8% | 2.1% | 37.9% | 7.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.8% | 38.5% | -3.3% | 44.2% | -5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 5.3% | 3.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 1.2% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 9.5% | 3.4% | 9.1% | 0.4% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 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 (85.7%) 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 | 49.2% | 51.3% | 2.1% | 48.4% | 2.9% |
| Good health | 36% | 34.4% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 0.8% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 11.4% | 0.9% | 12.7% | -1.3% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 2.4% | -1.1% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 19% | 15.7% | -3.3% | 18.2% | -2.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.8% | 12% | -2.8% | 9.6% | 2.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.5% | 12.7% | 0.2% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.8% | 5.2% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.5% | 15.7% | 6.2% | 16.9% | -1.2% |
| Degree or Similar | 26.2% | 32.1% | 5.9% | 33.8% | -1.7% |
| Other | 17.1% | 6.5% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 3.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 27.9% 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 | 11.3% | 11.4% | 0.1% | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.4% |
| Indian | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 3.1% | -1.6% |
| Pakistani | 9.9% | 14.7% | 4.8% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 4.8% | 2.4% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Black African | 29.8% | 28.6% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 26.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 1.5% | -2.5% | 1.0% | 0.5% |
| Other Black | 3.2% | 2.2% | -1.0% | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.9% | 2.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 25% | 27.9% | 2.9% | 81.4% | -53.5% |
| Arab | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 0.8% | 4.4% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 49.2% 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 | 40.6% | 49.2% | 8.6% | 83.2% | -34.0% |
| European Union | 5.4% | 11.4% | 6.0% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 2.4% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Africa | 23.7% | 17.1% | -6.6% | 2.7% | 14.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 24.5% | 17.3% | -7.2% | 5.6% | 11.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.5% | 1.3% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.4% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.2% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.5% 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 | 40.6% | 49.5% | 8.9% | 83.2% | -33.7% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 30.5% | 18.4% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.5% | 8.8% | -1.7% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.6% | 7% | -4.6% | 2.2% | 4.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.3% | 4.2% | -21.1% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64% | 76.7% | -12.7% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 2.2% | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Portugal | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 2% | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Other EU countries | 5% | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Southern Asia | 4.8% | 1.2% | 3.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.5% | 37.2% | -27.7% |
| Christian | 42.9% | 46.2% | -3.3% |
| Hindu | 1.1% | 1.7% | -0.6% |
| Muslim | 37.1% | 6.5% | 30.6% |
| Sikh | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Not answered | 7% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hertford Road was 521.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Hertford Road has the 9th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Abbey and the 16th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 186.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 209.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 2 Abbey Grange Works Hertford Road, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,700,000 | 2018-08-01 | £1,971,041 |
| Wickes Building Supplies Hertford Road, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £20,000,000 | 2018-06-27 | £23,315,158 |
| Unit 3-4 Abbey Grange Works Hertford Road, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,850,000 | 2018-01-31 | £3,315,180 |
IG11 8BL 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.
The percentage of student residents living in IG11 8BL 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 | 68 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 42 |
| Looking after home or family | 35 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Retired | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Human health and social work activities | 28 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 25 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Other | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 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 | 1,378 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 | 1,801 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,204 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,250 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,179 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northbury Primary School Northbury Close , IG11 8JA | 3out of 4 | 666 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altmore Infant School Altmore Avenue , East Ham E6 2BX | 3out of 4 | 745 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | 3out of 4 | 748 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | 4out of 4 | 842 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | 3out of 4 | 963 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,165 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 1,304 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,595 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,787 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 | 1,150 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 | 1,324 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,507 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,140 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 922 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 1,798 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,039 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,245 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,785 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 974 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,207 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,966 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Birds Cafe | Unit 11Pacific Wharf, Hertford Road | 35 yd | |
| Costa | Highbridge Road | 387 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 153 Victoria Road | 604 yd | |
| Premier Inn | Premier Inn, Highbridge Road | 623 yd | |
| Cristina's | 8-10 North Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 507 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 715 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 773 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ph, Axe Street | 926 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orange & Lemon Barking | Abbey Community Centre, Cowbridge Lane | 173 yd | |
| Bubbly Bubbly | Unit 3, Genoa Building, 16 North Street | 676 yd | |
| Burger Trap | Unit 3, Genoa Building, 16 North Street | 676 yd | |
| Nylah's Grill | Unit 3 Genoa Building | 683 yd | |
| Pablo's Pizza | Unit 2, Genoa Building, 14 North Street | 708 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 387 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 34-42 East Street | 802 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit 6 & 7 Barking Central, Aboretum Place | 897 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 62-82 Ripple Road | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 500 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 613 yd |
| Langdon Academy SUSSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 656 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 772 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 793 yd | |
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 838 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre BOBBY MOORE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 892 yd |
| Abbey Sports Centre (Barking) (Closed) Axe Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 930 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 | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.7% |
| 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.