Cowbridge Lane - IG11 8LJ
Key Postcode Insights
IG11 8LJ is a residential postcode situated on Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 with 33 addresses.
It ranks as the 556th largest and 431st most expensive of the 922 postcodes in the IG11 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 33 properties: 27 flats and 6 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £266,812
- 10 Year change
- up 6.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,765pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 40.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £333/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.9%/year/yr
Key Postcode Insights
IG11 8LJ is a residential postcode situated on Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 with 33 addresses.
It ranks as the 556th largest and 431st most expensive of the 922 postcodes in the IG11 area. The most common property type is a mid-century flat built between 1936 and 1979.
The postcode contains a total of 33 properties: 27 flats and 6 other properties.
- Ave. Sale Price
- £266,812
- 10 Year change
- up 6.3%
- Ave. Rental Price
- £1,765pcm
- 10 Year change
- up 40.0%
- Ave. £ per ft²
- £333/ft²
- Ave. Gross Yield
- 7.9%/year/yr
Explore Properties in IG11 8LJ
- 111 Cowbridge Lane
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 113 Cowbridge Lane
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
- 114 Cowbridge Lane
3 Bed Mid-century Flat
Sales Market Trends
The last sale in IG11 8LJ sold for £294,000 on 12th September 2025. Since then prices are up an average of 0.6%.
The current average value in the postcode is £266,812.
The IG11 8LJ Sales Market has increased by 6.3% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | -1.2% | £266,812 |
| June 2025 | 1.4% | £270,161 |
| June 2024 | -2.8% | £266,355 |
| June 2023 | 3.5% | £273,954 |
| June 2022 | 1.7% | £264,662 |
| June 2021 | 2.6% | £260,114 |
| June 2020 | -0.7% | £253,501 |
| June 2019 | 0.6% | £255,255 |
| June 2018 | 1.1% | £253,781 |
| June 2017 | 0% | £250,989 |
| June 2016 | 20% | £250,941 |
| June 2015 | 16% | £209,182 |
| June 2014 | 12% | £180,402 |
| June 2013 | 1.5% | £161,004 |
| June 2012 | -0.3% | £158,669 |
| June 2011 | 0.5% | £159,212 |
| June 2010 | 0% | £158,348 |
| June 2009 | -13.5% | £158,308 |
| June 2008 | -1.5% | £183,098 |
| June 2007 | 0% | £185,880 |
Rental Market Trends
The current average rental value in the postcode is £1,765.
The IG11 8LJ Rental Market has increased by 40.0% over the last 10 years.
| Period | Year on Year | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 | 2.8% | £1,765pcm |
| June 2025 | 4.1% | £1,718pcm |
| June 2024 | 7.5% | £1,650pcm |
| June 2023 | 15.1% | £1,535pcm |
| June 2022 | 8.6% | £1,334pcm |
| June 2021 | -1.9% | £1,228pcm |
| June 2020 | 1.3% | £1,253pcm |
| June 2019 | 2.1% | £1,236pcm |
| June 2018 | 0.4% | £1,211pcm |
| June 2017 | -4.3% | £1,207pcm |
| June 2016 | 4.2% | £1,261pcm |
| June 2015 | 7.6% | £1,210pcm |
| June 2014 | 7.1% | £1,125pcm |
| June 2013 | 3.4% | £1,050pcm |
| June 2012 | 5.9% | £1,016pcm |
| June 2011 | 6.1% | £959pcm |
| June 2010 | -0.8% | £904pcm |
| June 2009 | -5.6% | £911pcm |
| June 2008 | 6.4% | £965pcm |
| June 2007 | 0% | £907pcm |
Sales History
The last recorded sale was on 12th September 2025 for £294,000 and since then the market in the area has increased by 0.6%.
IG11 8LJ has had 3 sales since 1995, with 2 in the last three years and 1 in the last twelve months.
- Sold Sep 2025£294,000 | 3 Bed Flat135, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJ135, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJ
- Sold Dec 2024£204,528 | 2 Bed Flat133, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJ133, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJ
- Sold May 2021£278,000 | 3 Bed Flat132, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJ132, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJ
Nearby Postcodes
IG11 8LJ is the 556th largest and the 431st most expensive postcode out of the 922 postcodes in the IG11 area.
- IG11 8LL, Harts Lane, Barking, IG11IG11 8LL39 Addresses|42 m away
- IG11 8LF, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11IG11 8LF33 Addresses|60 m away
- IG11 8NA, Harts Lane, Barking, IG11IG11 8NA36 Addresses|84 m away
- IG11 8LS, Harts Lane, Barking, IG11IG11 8LS28 Addresses|89 m away
- IG11 8LT, Harts Lane, Barking, IG11IG11 8LT30 Addresses|89 m away
Property Types
- 2 modern flats built after 1980
- 25 mid-century flats built between 1936 and 1979
- 6 other addresses of unknown type
- modern flat (2)
- mid-century flat (25)
- Unknown (6)
Energy Efficiency
- Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) surveys have been conducted for 27 properties.
- The most common rating is C.
- A (0)
- E (0)
- B (3)
- F (0)
- C (15)
- G (0)
- D (9)
- No EPC (6)
Top 3 Most Expensive Sales
- Sold Jul 2024£465,000 | 3 Bed House19, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LQ19, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LQ
- Sold Feb 2025£320,000 | 3 Bed House23, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LQ23, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LQ
- Sold Sep 2025£294,000 | 3 Bed Flat135, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJ135, Cowbridge Lane, Barking, IG11 8LJ
Schools Nearby
- Northbury Primary School300 m away
- St Margarets CofE Primary School500 m away
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School800 m away
- Little Ilford School1.2 km away
- Greatfields School1.2 km away
- Plashet, City of London Academy1.5 km away
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Public Transport Nearby
The closest station to IG11 8LJ is Barking station, which is 600 metres away.
- Barking|600 m away
- East Ham|1.4 km away
- Woodgrange Park|2.1 km away
