Fanshawe Avenue is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 8RF 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 Fanshawe Avenue, Barking, IG11 8RF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 8RQ, IG11 8QQ, IG11 8QG, IG11 8QZ, IG11 8RL, IG11 8RA, IG11 8RJ, IG11 8QP, IG11 8QF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG11 8RF is primarily male, with 55.6% 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 | 41.3% | 44.4% | 3.1% | 51.0% | -6.6% |
| Male | 58.7% | 55.6% | -3.1% | 49.0% | 6.6% |
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 8RF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 47.4% | 44.3% | -3.1% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.1% | 43.7% | 1.6% | 44.2% | -0.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 1.6% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.6% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.7% | 0.0% | 9.1% | -4.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 2.9% | 0.5% | 6.1% | -3.2% |
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 (88.7%) 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 | 47.2% | 52% | 4.8% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 36.7% | -0.3% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 12.3% | 8.1% | -4.2% | 12.7% | -4.6% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 8RF this area, 28.7% 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 | 16.3% | 28.7% | 12.4% | 18.2% | 10.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 13.1% | 1.0% | 9.6% | 3.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.6% | 12.9% | 1.3% | 13.4% | -0.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.7% | 12.2% | 3.5% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.5% | 26.2% | -4.3% | 33.8% | -7.6% |
| Other | 18.9% | 4.1% | -14.8% | 2.8% | 1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 30.3% 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 | 5.9% | 12.1% | 6.2% | 1.1% | 11.0% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 19.4% | 7.8% | -11.6% | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Pakistani | 34.2% | 25.2% | -9.0% | 2.7% | 22.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.5% | 3.6% | -1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 4.7% | 7% | 2.3% | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.8% | 3.6% | -0.2% | 1.0% | 2.6% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 20.9% | 30.3% | 9.4% | 81.4% | -51.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 4.4% | 3.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 36.4% 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 | 38.5% | 36.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 23.4% | 15.1% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 5.6% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 4.8% |
| Africa | 7.1% | 6% | -1.1% | 2.7% | 3.3% |
| Middle East and Asia | 42.9% | 26.2% | -16.7% | 5.6% | 20.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 36.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 21.9% 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 | 38.5% | 36.4% | -2.1% | 83.2% | -46.8% |
| 10+ Years | 12.1% | 21.9% | 9.8% | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 17.2% | 16.6% | -0.6% | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 16.4% | 5.1% | 2.2% | 14.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.9% | 8.7% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 47.4% | 76.7% | -29.3% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 8.4% | 0.6% | 7.8% |
| Portugal | 3.9% | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 0.3% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
| Romania | 16.8% | 0.9% | 15.9% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Other Europe | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 10.8% | 1.2% | 9.6% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.1% | 13.5% | -9.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.2% | 37.2% | -35.0% |
| Christian | 42% | 46.2% | -4.2% |
| Hindu | 1.2% | 1.7% | -0.5% |
| Muslim | 46.6% | 6.5% | 40.1% |
| Sikh | 4.9% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Not answered | 3.1% | 6.0% | -2.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Fanshawe Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Eastbury average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 111A Fanshawe Avenue, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-03-31 | £252,838 |
| 127 Fanshawe Avenue, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2022-04-08 | £506,429 |
| 99 Fanshawe Avenue, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-11-12 | £467,034 |
| 125A Fanshawe Avenue, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £175,000 | 2020-02-17 | £203,122 |
| 117A Fanshawe Avenue, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £220,000 | 2019-09-10 | £251,261 |
IG11 8RF area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Less than 1% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 23% 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 8RF area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Self-Employed | 103 |
| Full-Time Employee | 96 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 39 |
| Other | 30 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 22 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Construction | 29 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 28 |
| Human health and social work activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,880 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,080 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,120 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,977 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,094 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 | 315 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uphall Primary School Uphall Road , IG1 2JD | 2out of 4 | 739 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | 3out of 4 | 824 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodlands Primary School Loxford Lane , IG1 2PY | 3out of 4 | 834 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Broadway , IG11 7AR | 3out of 4 | 1,063 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 1,367 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,640 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,761 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,205 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,442 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 | 2,078 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 | 2,247 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,450 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 | 913 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,101 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,128 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 | 135 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 473 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,396 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,136 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WingFixx Ltd | 8 The Triangle, Tanner Street | 171 yd | |
| Taqwa Cafe | Barking Mosque, 2 Victoria Road | 250 yd | |
| FoodCycle Barking | Barking Mosque, 2 Victoria Road | 250 yd | |
| MGP | 33 Longbridge Road | 339 yd | |
| Top Diamond | 31 Longbridge Road | 339 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 401 yd | |
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 451 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 463 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 786 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ph, Axe Street | 863 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grilago | 130 Fanshawe Avenue | 39 yd | |
| Best Fish & Chips | 112 Fanshawe Avenue | 77 yd | |
| Subway | 433 Ilford Lane | 241 yd | |
| Pizza Go Go | 79 Longbridge Road | 343 yd | |
| Kebabish Original | 95 Longbridge Road | 368 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 6 & 7 Barking Central, Aboretum Place | 636 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 34-42 East Street | 739 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 62-82 Ripple Road | 750 yd | |
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 1,034 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 388 yd |
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 657 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 670 yd |
| Loxford Park HORNBEAM CLOSE | tennis courts | 723 yd |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 792 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 810 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre BOBBY MOORE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 903 yd |
| Abbey Sports Centre (Barking) (Closed) Axe Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 938 yd |
| Barking Abbey School (Long Bridge Campus) LONGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,019 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,063 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 | 94.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.0% |
| 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 | 79.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 112.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.8 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.