Marks Gate area report

Highlights

Marks Gate is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 8,281. The median property price stands at £405,000, with terraced homes at £410,000 and semi-detached at £462,500, while flats average £228,250. Around 97 sales occurred in the most recent 12 months. The area experiences moderate air quality, with nitrogen dioxide at 13.9 annual mean and particulate matter at 7.9 annual mean. There is no flood risk in the area. Crime totalled 197 offences in May 2026, with violent crime at 75 incidents and anti-social behaviour at 53. The neighbourhood is approximately 25% more deprived than other areas in England. Broadband connectivity is strong: 98.9% have access to superfast speeds and 93.8% to gigabit capability. The area contains one conservation area, Chadwell Heath Anti-aircraft Gun Site Conservation Area, and 4 listed buildings. Council tax for band D is £2,198.51. The area falls under the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

Data updated 2026/2025. Marks Gate, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.

This district. Figures below lead with Marks Gate’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.

Within London, Marks Gate ranks 1st cheapest of 33, 17th safest and 2nd most affordable.

What does it cost?

• £405,000 median home price (HM Land Registry Price Paid, May 2026) Across this district

Sold prices in Marks Gate have risen 16% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).

Who lives here?

• 218,869 residents (ONS Census 2021 (Nomis), 2021) This district

About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than Marks Gate (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). Less deprived than in 2019 (decile 3 then).

Schools

• 95% of inspected schools rated Good or Outstanding (Get Information About Schools (GIAS) + Ofsted inspections MI, 2026) Across this district

Getting around

• 94% of premises can get gigabit broadband (Ofcom Connected Nations, 2024) Across this district

Has it been a good investment?

Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/marks gate.

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Nearby areas we cover: Little Heath, Chadwell Heath, Chadwell Heath.