Upney Lane is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 9LR 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 Upney Lane, Barking, IG11 9LR and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 9LD, IG11 9YA, IG11 9XZ, IG11 9HT, IG11 9HS, IG11 9XB, IG11 9XA, IG11 9LT, IG11 9UT.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding IG11 9LR, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 52.7% 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 | 55.7% | 52.7% | -3.0% | 51.0% | 1.7% |
| Male | 44.3% | 47.3% | 3.0% | 49.0% | -1.7% |
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 | 41.9% | 38.2% | -3.7% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 40.7% | 45.7% | 5.0% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 7.1% | -1.0% | 9.1% | -2.0% |
| Widowed | 5.4% | 5.5% | 0.1% | 6.1% | -0.6% |
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 | 48.1% | 49.7% | 1.6% | 48.4% | 1.3% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 34.9% | -1.0% | 33.6% | 1.3% |
| Fair health | 11.1% | 12.2% | 1.1% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.8% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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% | 17.3% | -1.7% | 18.2% | -0.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 6.3% | -8.4% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.1% | 16.5% | 6.4% | 13.4% | 3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.7% | 5.1% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 12.8% | 11.4% | -1.4% | 16.9% | -5.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.5% | 39% | 11.5% | 33.8% | 5.2% |
| Other | 13.2% | 4.3% | -8.9% | 2.8% | 1.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.3% 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 | 10.5% | 25.3% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 24.2% |
| Chinese | 1.7% | 0.3% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.4% |
| Indian | 14.9% | 9.5% | -5.4% | 3.1% | 6.4% |
| Pakistani | 11.7% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 12.2% |
| Other Asian | 4.4% | 2.9% | -1.5% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Black African | 9.6% | 10.1% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 3.2% | 0.6% | 1.0% | 2.2% |
| Other Black | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.2% | 2% | -1.2% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.6% | -0.3% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 5.5% | 0.9% | -4.6% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 34.1% | 23.3% | -10.8% | 81.4% | -58.1% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 3.7% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, 58.9% 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 | 63% | 58.9% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -24.3% |
| European Union | 5.2% | 8.6% | 3.4% | 6.1% | 2.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Africa | 7.3% | 7.7% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.2% | 20.3% | -1.9% | 5.6% | 14.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.4% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 62.4% | 58.2% | -4.2% | 83.2% | -25.0% |
| 10+ Years | 5% | 26% | 21.0% | 9.8% | 16.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 8.8% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.6% | 4.2% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 2.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 17.8% | 2.8% | -15.0% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72% | 76.7% | -4.7% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Portugal | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.1% | 1.5% | 3.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 3.4% | 1.2% | 2.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 28.1% | 46.2% | -18.1% |
| Buddhist | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Muslim | 47.2% | 6.5% | 40.7% |
| Sikh | 8.5% | 0.9% | 7.6% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Upney Lane was 426.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 368.1% higher than the Longbridge average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
Upney Lane has the highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Longbridge and the 18th highest crime rate of 512 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 136.6 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.4%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Upney Lane, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £578,000 | 2024-09-06 | £632,414 |
| 94 Upney Lane, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2021-09-29 | £731,139 |
| 96 Upney Lane, Barking, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £625,000 | 2021-09-21 | £737,360 |
| 106 Upney Lane, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £650,000 | 2021-03-18 | £775,257 |
| 76 Upney Lane, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-08-14 | £548,018 |
IG11 9LR area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
| Full-Time Employee | 85 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Part-Time Employee | 29 |
| Self-Employed | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Unemployed | 23 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 10 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 20 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Education | 10 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,944 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 | 2,997 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 4,408 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 5,287 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manor Junior School Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | - not rated | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Primary School 40 Scholars Way , RM8 2FL | 3out of 4 | 442 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Primary School Dawson Avenue , IG11 9QQ | - not rated | 875 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Primary School Dawson Avenue , IG11 9QQ | 3out of 4 | 875 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripple Primary School Suffolk Road , IG11 7QS | 3out of 4 | 908 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 | 442 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,473 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayesbrook School Cannington Road , RM9 4BP | - not rated | 1,828 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Erkenwald School Highgrove Road , RM8 2HP | - not rated | 1,865 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jo Richardson Community School Gale Street , Castle Green RM9 4UN | 4out of 4 | 2,589 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 | 940 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,384 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | 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 | 3,209 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 | 3,360 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Redbridge College Little Heath , Barley Lane RM6 4XT | - not rated | 4,850 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 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 940 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,272 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sydney Russell School Parsloes Avenue , RM9 5QT | 3out of 4 | 2,882 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faircross School Rosslyn Road , IG11 9UH | - not rated | 488 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 929 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hyleford School 200 Loxford Lane , IG3 9AR | - not rated | 967 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,382 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eton Community School Eton Community Centre , IG1 2XG | - not rated | 1,511 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Bros | 17 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 345 yd | |
| Spice Box | 8 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 364 yd | |
| Spice Bite | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 364 yd | |
| Ritchies Cafe Ltd | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 364 yd | |
| Daily Munch Cafe | 21 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 381 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Acorn | 201-203 Longbridge Road | 420 yd | |
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 800 yd | |
| The Spot | 380 Ripple Road | 904 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky Inn | 6 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 364 yd | |
| Faircross Fish Bar | 18 Faircross Parade | 364 yd | |
| Ritchies Fresh Bake | 10 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 364 yd | |
| Favorite Chicken & Ribs | 23 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 381 yd | |
| Upney Fish Bar | 7 Edgefield Court, Edgefield Avenue | 560 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-operative | 34 To 36 Faircross Parade, Longbridge Road | 381 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 489 yd |
| Barking Abbey School (Long Bridge Campus) LONGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 535 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 616 yd |
| Barking Abbey School Leisure Centre Sandringham Road | grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 703 yd |
| Eastbury Primary School DAWSON AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 779 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 861 yd |
| Loxford School Of Science & Technology Loxford Lane | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, swimming pool | 973 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 | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 94.7% |
| 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 | 119.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.