Bateman Close is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 8QS is located in the Northbury electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1983-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Bateman Close, Barking, IG11 8QS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 8RG, IG11 8QR, IG11 8TQ, IG11 8QL, IG11 8RT, IG11 8TG, IG11 8RD, IG11 8QP, IG11 8TN.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG11 8QS has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 44.8% | 47.7% | 2.9% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 55.2% | 52.3% | -2.9% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.2% | 35% | 0.8% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34.2% | 38.3% | 4.1% | 44.2% | -5.9% |
| Separated | 6.9% | 3.3% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 14.9% | 13.9% | -1.0% | 9.1% | 4.8% |
| Widowed | 9.9% | 9.4% | -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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 34.1% | 40.8% | 6.7% | 48.4% | -7.6% |
| Good health | 29.6% | 32.4% | 2.8% | 33.6% | -1.2% |
| Fair health | 24.7% | 16.4% | -8.3% | 12.7% | 3.7% |
| Bad health | 10.3% | 8.5% | -1.8% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.7% |
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 8QS this area, 31.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 34.7% | 31.9% | -2.8% | 18.2% | 13.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8.9% | 9.3% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 9.3% | -1.6% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.9% | 9.9% | 1.0% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.8% | 29.7% | 10.9% | 33.8% | -4.1% |
| Other | 17.8% | 4.4% | -13.4% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 44.9% 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 | 2.7% | 7.4% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 6.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 8.5% | 4.6% | -3.9% | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 10.8% | 11.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% | 8.9% |
| Other Asian | 4.9% | 1.9% | -3.0% | 1.6% | 0.3% |
| Black African | 12.1% | 12% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 9.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 3.2% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 4% | 2.3% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.7% | 1.4% | -1.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.9% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 0.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 48.4% | 44.9% | -3.5% | 81.4% | -36.5% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Other | 0% | 4.6% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 46.9% 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 | 47.5% | 46.9% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 13.1% | 4.6% | 6.1% | 7.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 4.9% | 10.8% | 5.9% | 0.8% | 10.0% |
| Africa | 13% | 12.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 10.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22% | 15% | -7.0% | 5.6% | 9.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 1.4% | -2.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 35.2% 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 | 47.1% | 46.9% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -36.3% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 35.2% | 31.2% | 9.8% | 25.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 13% | 9.4% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 6.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 5.6% | -2.9% | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 2.8% | -24.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.5% | 76.7% | -13.2% |
| Ireland | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| France | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Italy | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 4.6% | 1.3% | 3.3% |
| Other EU countries | 3.7% | 1.5% | 2.2% |
| Other Europe | 2.3% | 0.2% | 2.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 3.7% | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Middle East | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 4.6% | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 8.7% | 13.5% | -4.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20% | 37.2% | -17.2% |
| Christian | 34% | 46.2% | -12.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 2.3% | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Jewish | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 36.3% | 6.5% | 29.8% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 5.6% | 6.0% | -0.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Bateman Close was 737.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 775.3% higher than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Bateman Close has the highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eastbury and the 7th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 274.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 102.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 71% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55 Bateman Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £235,000 | 2022-11-04 | £251,971 |
| 59 Bateman Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2022-05-12 | £250,026 |
| 70 Bateman Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2022-03-11 | £240,225 |
| 60 Bateman Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2017-08-09 | £254,524 |
| 55 Bateman Close, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2015-04-22 | £253,063 |
| Full-Time Employee | 46 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 20 |
| Self-Employed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Education | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 2,047 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 | 2,142 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,282 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,132 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 | 422 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 921 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Broadway , IG11 7AR | 3out of 4 | 932 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uphall Primary School Uphall Road , IG1 2JD | 2out of 4 | 998 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 | 1,141 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,566 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,883 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,372 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,665 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 | 2,146 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 | 2,309 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,519 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 | 717 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,103 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,463 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,269 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 | 222 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 388 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,240 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,881 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,184 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty African Restaurant | 83 Longbridge Road | 107 yd | |
| Sweet London | 62a Longbridge Road | 113 yd | |
| Burgers LDN | 81a Longbridge Road | 116 yd | |
| MGP | 33 Longbridge Road | 131 yd | |
| Top Diamond | 31 Longbridge Road | 131 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 232 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 398 yd | |
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 611 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 716 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ph, Axe Street | 729 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza Go Go | 79 Longbridge Road | 107 yd | |
| Pitta Santorini | 72 Longbridge Road | 121 yd | |
| Chicken Guys | 68 Longbridge Road | 160 yd | |
| Chunky Chicken Essex Ltd | 70 Longbridge Road | 160 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 95 Longbridge Road | 161 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 6 & 7 Barking Central, Aboretum Place | 497 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 62-82 Ripple Road | 581 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 34-42 East Street | 638 yd | |
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 1,067 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 34 To 36 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 1,069 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 375 yd |
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 542 yd |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 567 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 774 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre BOBBY MOORE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 783 yd |
| Abbey Sports Centre (Barking) (Closed) Axe Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 809 yd |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 866 yd |
| Barking Abbey School (Long Bridge Campus) LONGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 954 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 152.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.