Station Parade is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 8TU 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 Station Parade, Barking, IG11 8TU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 8NZ, IG11 8DR, IG11 8QB, IG11 8TN, IG11 8RR, IG11 8ED, IG11 8QL, IG11 9XH, IG11 8HG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IG11 8TU is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.3% | 51.6% | 3.3% | 51.0% | 0.6% |
| Male | 51.7% | 48.4% | -3.3% | 49.0% | -0.6% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of IG11 8TU there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 63.1% 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 | 60.7% | 23.8% | -36.9% | 37.9% | -14.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 26.4% | 63.1% | 36.7% | 44.2% | 18.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.6% | 0.5% | -1.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.9% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.3% | 7.3% | 1.0% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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 | 47.7% | 46.6% | -1.1% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 39.4% | 38.1% | -1.3% | 33.6% | 4.5% |
| Fair health | 8.1% | 11.7% | 3.6% | 12.7% | -1.0% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.6% | -2.3% | 4.0% | -1.4% |
| Very bad health | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 9% | 23.3% | 14.3% | 18.2% | 5.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 21.4% | 11.2% | -10.2% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 16.9% | 12.1% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 5.3% | -0.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.6% | 8.3% | -2.3% | 16.9% | -8.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.3% | 34.5% | 5.2% | 33.8% | 0.7% |
| Other | 12.4% | 5.8% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 3.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.7% 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 | 3.8% | 46.9% | 43.1% | 1.1% | 45.8% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 12.3% | 5.9% | -6.4% | 3.1% | 2.8% |
| Pakistani | 4.7% | 6.9% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 4.2% |
| Other Asian | 6.6% | 3.3% | -3.3% | 1.6% | 1.7% |
| Black African | 18.6% | 4.6% | -14.0% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.4% | 1.3% | -6.1% | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Other Black | 5.1% | 0% | -5.1% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 3% | 2.3% | -0.7% | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 4.4% | 2.6% | -1.8% | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| White | 27.3% | 15.7% | -11.6% | 81.4% | -65.7% |
| Roma | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 3.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 1.0% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.6% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
In this area, just 19.3% 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 | 51.1% | 19.3% | -31.8% | 83.2% | -63.9% |
| European Union | 7.4% | 30.1% | 22.7% | 6.1% | 24.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 4.2% | 2.9% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 13.6% | 5.9% | -7.7% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 39.9% | 17.7% | 5.6% | 34.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.2% | 0.7% | -3.5% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 19.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 18.3% 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 | 50.4% | 19.3% | -31.1% | 83.2% | -63.9% |
| 10+ Years | 5.7% | 18.3% | 12.6% | 9.8% | 8.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.5% | 23.5% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 20.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 18% | 19.9% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 17.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.4% | 19% | 8.6% | 1.9% | 17.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 22.6% | 76.7% | -54.1% |
| Ireland | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Italy | 29.5% | 0.6% | 28.9% |
| Portugal | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Spain | 4.3% | 0.4% | 3.9% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.6% | 0.3% | 2.3% |
| Southern Asia | 18.4% | 1.2% | 17.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 14.7% | 46.2% | -31.5% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Muslim | 70.3% | 6.5% | 63.8% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 4.6% | 6.0% | -1.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Station Parade was 630.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 51.2% higher than the Abbey average. The most reported crime type was Theft from the person.
Station Parade has the 5th highest crime rate of 75 local areas in Abbey and the 8th highest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 264.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 23.7%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 61 Station Parade, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £2,000,000 | 2022-04-04 | £2,208,678 |
| Unit 1 Station Parade, Barking, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £260,000 | 2000-11-02 | £1,182,222 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG11 8TU area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Part-Time Employee | 46 |
| Full-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Other | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Retired | 3 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 30 |
| Education | 24 |
| Construction | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| 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 | 1,807 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 | 2,236 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,153 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,152 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 4,912 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 | 362 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | 3out of 4 | 499 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Broadway , IG11 7AR | 3out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gascoigne Primary School Gascoigne Road , IG11 7DR | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripple Primary School Suffolk Road , IG11 7QS | 3out of 4 | 980 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 | 963 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,698 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,884 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,255 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,851 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 | 1,950 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 | 2,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,314 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 | 872 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,349 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,770 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,507 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 | 352 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 544 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,002 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,432 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee | 62-64 Station Parade | 43 yd | |
| Starbucks | 37 Station Parade | 49 yd | |
| Gaule Chulo | 15 Longbridge Road | 75 yd | |
| Wood Oven Turkish Restaurant | 25-27 Station Parade | 104 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Ltd | 1 The Odeon, 22-30 Longbridge Road | 120 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 186 yd | |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 457 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 475 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ph, Axe Street | 482 yd | |
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 54 Station Parade | 43 yd | |
| Kennedy Fried Chicken | 66 Station Parade | 43 yd | |
| Chunky Grill and Pizza | 41 Station Parade | 58 yd | |
| K.F.C. | 39 Station Parade | 58 yd | |
| Vedhaa | 36-38 Station Parade | 86 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 6 & 7 Barking Central, Aboretum Place | 250 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 62-82 Ripple Road | 345 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 34-42 East Street | 391 yd | |
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 865 yd | |
| Nisa Local | Unit 1, Jute Court, 58 Abbey Road | 1,013 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 294 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre BOBBY MOORE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 535 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 544 yd |
| Abbey Sports Centre (Barking) (Closed) Axe Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 562 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 624 yd |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 692 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 833 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 | 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 | 33.3% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.