Southwold Drive is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 9AU is located in the Longbridge electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Barking. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southwold Drive, Barking, IG11 9AU and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 9AT, IG11 9AZ, IG11 9BT, IG11 9BS, IG11 9BA, IG11 9AY, IG11 9AR, IG11 9BB, IG11 9AW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG11 9AU has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 48.7% | 48.8% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 51.3% | 51.2% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 | 40.8% | 39.9% | -0.9% | 37.9% | 2.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 41.6% | 48.1% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 3.9% |
| Separated | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 4.5% | -3.3% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 7.8% | 5.2% | -2.6% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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 | 41.5% | 50% | 8.5% | 48.4% | 1.6% |
| Good health | 35% | 34.8% | -0.2% | 33.6% | 1.2% |
| Fair health | 14.9% | 12.1% | -2.8% | 12.7% | -0.6% |
| Bad health | 6% | 2.8% | -3.2% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.6% | 0.2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | -1.0% |
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 | 29.8% | 23.5% | -6.3% | 18.2% | 5.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 8.8% | -5.7% | 9.6% | -0.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.8% | 14.3% | 4.5% | 13.4% | 0.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.4% | 3.9% | 1.5% | 5.3% | -1.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.6% | 5.4% | 16.9% | -1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.6% | 30% | 10.4% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 13.7% | 3.9% | -9.8% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 24% 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 | 14% | 27.5% | 13.5% | 1.1% | 26.4% |
| Chinese | 0.9% | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Indian | 5.2% | 8.7% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Pakistani | 11.5% | 15.3% | 3.8% | 2.7% | 12.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.7% | 4% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Black African | 8.3% | 7.1% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 4.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.7% | 1.9% | 0.2% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Other Black | 1.1% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.9% | -2.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.9% | 0.7% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| White | 43.8% | 24% | -19.8% | 81.4% | -57.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Arab | 2% | 1.4% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Other | 0.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
In this area, 52.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65% | 52.8% | -12.2% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 11.4% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 5.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 4.6% | 5.9% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 21.2% | 26.1% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 20.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 63.6% | 52.8% | -10.8% | 83.2% | -30.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4% | 28.9% | 24.9% | 9.8% | 19.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 5% | -1.9% | 2.9% | 2.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.2% | 6.6% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 4.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.3% | 6.6% | -11.7% | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.2% | 76.7% | -5.5% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Poland | 0.7% | 1.3% | -0.6% |
| Romania | 7.6% | 0.9% | 6.7% |
| Other EU countries | 1.2% | 1.5% | -0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9% | 37.2% | -28.2% |
| Christian | 24.6% | 46.2% | -21.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 5% | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Muslim | 42.4% | 6.5% | 35.9% |
| Sikh | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Not answered | 10.4% | 6.0% | 4.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southwold Drive was 191.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 109.8% higher than the Longbridge average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southwold Drive has the 4th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Longbridge and the 80th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 40.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -37.7%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 82% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Southwold Drive, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2025-10-31 | £505,314 |
| 52 Southwold Drive, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2025-04-11 | £243,144 |
| 6 Southwold Drive, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-06-01 | £510,244 |
| 48 Southwold Drive, Barking, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £265,000 | 2022-05-20 | £273,540 |
| 4 Southwold Drive, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £430,000 | 2021-09-10 | £507,080 |
The percentage of student residents living in IG11 9AU 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 | 79 |
| Looking after home or family | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Self-Employed | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 33 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Other | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 15 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 3,724 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 3,990 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 5,421 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | 3out of 4 | 520 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Junior School and Special Needs Base (MLD) Ivinghoe Road , RM8 2NB | - not rated | 543 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dorothy Barley Infants' School Davington Road , RM8 2LL | 3out of 4 | 543 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Junior School Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | - not rated | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School 40 Scholars Way , RM8 2FL | 3out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 4out of 4 | 703 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 819 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 994 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Parsloes Manor School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,483 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 3,437 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,125 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 4,264 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 | 4,416 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking and Dagenham College Dagenham Road , RM7 0XU | - not rated | 5,274 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 | 1,447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,483 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 1,861 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Goresbrook School Cook Road , RM9 6XW | - not rated | 2,401 yd | Free schools | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alamiyah School 113-115 Marlborough Road , Dagenham RM8 2ES | - not rated | 980 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Goodmayes Sixth Form Centre Goodmayes Lane , Goodmayes IG3 9PX | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Sixth form centres | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hyleford School 200 Loxford Lane , IG3 9AR | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| SW!TCH Borders The Vibe , 195-211 Becontree Avenue RM8 2UT | - not rated | 1,477 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Endeavour House School 78 Goodmayes Lane , IG3 9QA | - not rated | 1,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Sportshouse & Gym | Mayesbrook Park, Lodge Avenue | 395 yd | |
| The General Shish | 574 Longbridge Road | 605 yd | |
| Istanbul Kebab & Cafe | 286 Lodge Avenue | 676 yd | |
| Smokey Flame BBQ | 451 Porters Avenue | 778 yd | |
| Grill & Crave / Sushi & Bento House | 614 Longbridge Road | 786 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking football Club | Barking Football Club, Lodge Avenue | 396 yd | |
| RoundHouse | The Roundhouse, Lodge Avenue | 626 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rs Chicken & Pizza | 594 Longbridge Road | 605 yd | |
| Dinner Box | Dinner Box, 584 Longbridge Road | 605 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar | 4 Lodge Avenue | 633 yd | |
| Robin Hood Fish Bar Ozzy's Crew | 4 Lodge Avenue | 633 yd | |
| Pizza Town | 561 Longbridge Road | 656 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited | 807-829 Longbridge Road | 753 yd | |
| Co-op Welcome | 455-459 Porters Avenue | 778 yd | |
| The Co-operative | 34 To 36 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 1,033 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jim Peters Stadium JIM PETERS STADIUM JIM PETERS STADIUM LODGE AVENUE | athletics tracks | 245 yd |
| Barking Sporthouse And Gym GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK GLL BARKING SPORTHOUSE AND GYM MAYESBROOK PARK LODGE AVENUE | health and fitness suite | 253 yd |
| Mayesbrook Park Lodge Avenue | grass pitches | 309 yd |
| Barking Football Club LODGE AVENUE | grass pitches | 347 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 381 yd |
| University Of East London (Barking) (Closed) Longbridge Road | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 449 yd |
| Dorothy Barley Junior Academy SCHOOL SITE SCHOOL SITE IVINGHOE ROAD | grass pitches | 543 yd |
| Parkside Community Centre GOODMAYES LANE | 724 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.