Description
A Barking development opportunity
Key Takeaway: Freehold 9-unit scheme in Barking IG11 7UQ, planning granted, guide price £950 k, offering a 14.97 % gross rental yield—well above the local average.
Firstly the site offers a 9-unit freehold development site at Movers Lane, Barking, IG11 7UQ. Benefitting from planning permission granted for a four-storey building comprising 2 × 1-bed flats, 3 × 2-bed flats, 2 × 3-bed flats, and 2 × 1-bed duplexes. The guide price is £950,000, Section 106 contribution £100,000, and a 3 % buyer’s premium applies.
Investors can expect a 14.97 % gross rental yield and 10.78 % net yield, outperforming the local average of 6.8 %.
Description
The Barking development opportunity presents a rare chance to acquire a fully permitted, freehold residential scheme in one of East London’s most dynamic regeneration zones. With planning secured, this 9-unit block offers diversified accommodation to meet tenant demand—from one-bed flats and duplexes to spacious three-bed layouts. Moreover, the site’s proximity to Barking Station, Barking Riverside, and Greatfields Park underpins strong rental and capital growth forecasts.
Location & Amenities
- Opposite Greatfields Park—play areas, tennis courts, picnic spots.
- Steps from Barking Town Centre: shops, restaurants, supermarkets.
- Top local schools within 1 km for family appeal.
- Planned healthcare/leisure hub at Barking Riverside.
- Transport Links:
- Barking Station (Mainline, Underground, Overground): 15 min to City.
- Barking Riverside Overground: 22 min to central London.
- Quick A13 access for road travel.

Alt: “Barking investment development site near Beam Valley Park”
Income Analysis
- Annual Gross Rent: £169,944
- Annual Net Rent: £122,360
- Gross Rental Yield: 14.97 % (vs 6.8 % local avg)
- Net Rental Yield: 10.78 %

Figure: Yield comparison & leverage scenarios
Site value – comparable listings
Location | Units | Guide Price | Price/Unit |
---|---|---|---|
Barking (Movers Lane) | 9 | £950,000 | £105,555 |
Leytonstone | 8 | £1.2m–£1.5m | £150,000–187,500 |
Leytonstone | 5 | £700k–£900k | £140,000–180,000 |
Conclusion
This Barking development opportunity combines freehold security, full planning, and superior yields in a borough experiencing rapid growth. Early offers are invited to secure this prime asset and leverage Barking’s ongoing regeneration.
Outbound Links:
- UK Gov Planning Obligations: www.gov.uk/guidance/planning-obligations
- RICS Section 106 Guide: rics.org/uk/news-insight/latest-news/news-opinion/section-106-agreements-explained/
- Rightmove – East London Land: rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/East-London/land.html
- London Development Sites Auctions: londondevelopmentsites.com/
Last Updated: 24 August 2025