Thorpe Road is in Barking and in Barking And Dagenham district. IG11 9XJ 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 Thorpe Road, Barking, IG11 9XJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IG11 9XL, IG11 9XQ, IG11 9TD, IG11 9TB, IG11 9XH, IG11 9TF, IG11 9XN, IG11 9TE, IG11 9TA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding IG11 9XJ has a slightly higher male population, with 52% 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 | 44.4% | 48% | 3.6% | 51.0% | -3.0% |
| Male | 55.6% | 52% | -3.6% | 49.0% | 3.0% |
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 9XJ there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.2% 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 | 45.4% | 32.2% | -13.2% | 37.9% | -5.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 44.2% | 54.2% | 10.0% | 44.2% | 10.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 2.5% | -0.5% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 2.8% | -0.9% | 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 | 52.6% | 50.7% | -1.9% | 48.4% | 2.3% |
| Good health | 32.3% | 34.3% | 2.0% | 33.6% | 0.7% |
| Fair health | 9% | 11.5% | 2.5% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 3.3% | -0.8% | 4.0% | -0.7% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.2% | -1.9% | 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 | 18% | 22% | 4.0% | 18.2% | 3.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 12.7% | 2.0% | 9.6% | 3.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 5.3% | -2.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.4% | 12.1% | 1.7% | 16.9% | -4.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.3% | 35.9% | -0.4% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 14.6% | 5.3% | -9.3% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 31.6% 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% | 14% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 12.9% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.4% | -0.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Indian | 11% | 6.2% | -4.8% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Pakistani | 26.7% | 24.5% | -2.2% | 2.7% | 21.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.2% | 4.8% | -2.4% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Black African | 8.2% | 3.8% | -4.4% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.2% | 3.3% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 1.2% | -0.1% | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.5% | 0.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 23.3% | 31.6% | 8.3% | 81.4% | -49.8% |
| Other | 1.3% | 7.1% | 5.8% | 1.6% | 5.5% |
In this area, just 41.9% 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 | 42.6% | 41.9% | -0.7% | 83.2% | -41.3% |
| European Union | 6.4% | 21.1% | 14.7% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.3% | 2.8% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 2.0% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 3.5% | -2.7% | 2.7% | 0.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 36.9% | 28.8% | -8.1% | 5.6% | 23.2% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.9% | -2.5% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.2% 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 | 42.3% | 42.4% | 0.1% | 83.2% | -40.8% |
| 10+ Years | 9.2% | 28.2% | 19.0% | 9.8% | 18.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.5% | 10.4% | -1.1% | 2.9% | 7.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.2% | 13.3% | 4.1% | 2.2% | 11.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.7% | 5.7% | -22.0% | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 55.9% | 76.7% | -20.8% |
| Italy | 3.6% | 0.6% | 3.0% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 4.5% | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Romania | 9.7% | 0.9% | 8.8% |
| Other EU countries | 8.3% | 1.5% | 6.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 8.5% | 1.2% | 7.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.8% | 13.5% | -9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 7% | 37.2% | -30.2% |
| Christian | 32.6% | 46.2% | -13.6% |
| Buddhist | 2.1% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Hindu | 4.7% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
| Muslim | 41.9% | 6.5% | 35.4% |
| Sikh | 4.2% | 0.9% | 3.3% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 6.8% | 6.0% | 0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Thorpe Road was 62.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.6% lower than the Eastbury average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Thorpe Road has the 28th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Eastbury and the 180th lowest crime rate of 521 local areas in Barking and Dagenham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 9.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 Thorpe Road, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £467,500 | 2025-05-08 | £467,500 |
| 24 Thorpe Road, Barking, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £500,000 | 2022-09-29 | £539,554 |
| 6 Thorpe Road, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £400,000 | 2021-08-11 | £478,644 |
| 18 Thorpe Road, Barking, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £272,500 | 2021-06-28 | £307,931 |
| 32 Thorpe Road, Barking, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-01-14 | £459,909 |
IG11 9XJ area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 5% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 17% 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 9XJ 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 | 88 |
| Self-Employed | 56 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Part-Time Employee | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 19 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Other | 13 |
| Unemployed | 12 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 18 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 16 |
| Other | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Education | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 1,962 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 | 2,413 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 5,100 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 | 594 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margarets CofE Primary School 15-19 North Street , IG11 8AS | 3out of 4 | 667 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ripple Primary School Suffolk Road , IG11 7QS | 3out of 4 | 766 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School The Broadway , IG11 7AR | 3out of 4 | 776 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gascoigne Primary School Gascoigne Road , IG11 7DR | 3out of 4 | 889 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 | 874 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College Sandringham Road , IG11 9AG | 3out of 4 | 1,461 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,500 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,939 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 | 2,168 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 | 2,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,522 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 | 655 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,249 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,711 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,496 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 | 186 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 667 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,805 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Oak House School 61 South Park Drive , IG3 9AB | - not rated | 2,344 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Masa | Unit 2 The Odeon, 12-20 Longbridge Road | 163 yd | |
| China Friend Restaurant | 36 Longbridge Road | 163 yd | |
| Nando's Chickenland Ltd | 1 The Odeon, 22-30 Longbridge Road | 165 yd | |
| Sweet London | 62a Longbridge Road | 168 yd | |
| Eurest Food Services | ASDA Express Diner, London Road | 188 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barking Indoor Bowls | Longbridge Road | 361 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 426 yd | |
| The Victoria | The Victoria Ph, Axe Street | 587 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 656 yd | |
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 791 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza | 1a Longbridge Road | 175 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 54 Station Parade | 206 yd | |
| Kennedy Fried Chicken | 66 Station Parade | 206 yd | |
| Pitta Santorini | 72 Longbridge Road | 214 yd | |
| Chicken Guys | 68 Longbridge Road | 251 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Unit 6 & 7 Barking Central, Aboretum Place | 393 yd | |
| Lidl Great Britain Ltd | 62-82 Ripple Road | 413 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 34-42 East Street | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 1,087 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Gym (London Barking) THE CLOCKHOUSE THE CLOCKHOUSE EAST STREET | health and fitness suite | 458 yd |
| Eastbury Community School HULSE AVENUE | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 465 yd |
| Barking & District Indoor Bowls Club PARK AVENUE | indoor bowls | 584 yd |
| Abbey Leisure Centre BOBBY MOORE WAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 653 yd |
| Abbey Sports Centre (Barking) (Closed) Axe Street | health and fitness suite, squash courts, swimming pool | 667 yd |
| Barking Park LONGBRIDGE ROAD | grass pitches, tennis courts | 716 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 745 yd |
| Great Fields Park Great Fields Road | tennis courts | 977 yd |
| Barking Abbey School (Long Bridge Campus) LONGBRIDGE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 180.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 50 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.