Postcode report
IG11 1LQ Area Guide - Crime, Schools & Is It a Good Place to Live?
About IG11 1LQ: area rating, property, schools and local change
IG11 1LQ is a postcode in Gascoigne, Barking and Dagenham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near IG11 1LQ, then scores the surrounding small area 44/100 - bottom 29% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around IG11 1LQ are jobs and safety, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for IG11 1LQ is based on Barking and Dagenham 019 Census 2021. It covers 14,058 residents, 4,116 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 32, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 40% owner-occupied, 24% privately rented, 31% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 2/10.
Families checking schools near IG11 1LQ can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 9 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near IG11 1LQ by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around IG11 1LQ is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 26 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about IG11 1LQ
Is IG11 1LQ a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 44/100 (bottom 29% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near IG11 1LQ?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near IG11 1LQ?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near IG11 1LQ?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for IG11 1LQ?
LocaleIQ matched IG11 1LQ to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
Is there much building or roadworks around IG11 1LQ?
LocaleIQ currently shows 26 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.