Area guide · Greater-london

Barking and Dagenham, Greater-london

has 107,134 homes. Homes here have an average EPC score of 70 (the most common rating band is C). Homes here sold for a median of £176,403 across 88,699 recent sales. Prices here are up 1.2% year-on-year.

107,134Homes

£176,403+1.2%Median price

70Avg EPC score

33Median age

218,669Population

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Last updated 8 October 2026

Demographics

Who lives here

Area classification: Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Population
218,669
Households
73,877
Median age
32.5

Age bands

65+ 9%0-15 25%16-24 13%25-44 32%45-64 22%

Ethnicity

Asian 26%Black 21%Mixed 4%Other 4%White 45%

Who lives in Barking And Dagenham?

Housing

Housing stock

Property type

Flat 37%Semi 8%Detached 1%Terraced 54%

Build age

Pre 1900 1%1900 1944 47%1945 1999 34%2000 Plus 18%

Energy efficiency · avg score 70

12%

46%

38%

Tenure

Owned 43%Social 32%Private Rent 25%

What are the homes like in Barking And Dagenham?

Market

Median price
£176,403▲
Avg price
£221,789
Sales
88,699
Rent YoY
6.9%▲

Price trend

What do homes sell for in Barking And Dagenham?

Deprivation

Deprivation & opportunity

Where it ranks nationally (IMD decile 2)

Most deprivedLeast deprived

Domains

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Is Barking And Dagenham a good place to live?

Safety

Crimes (12mo)
22,558▲

By crime type

Drugs 12%Other Theft 10%Vehicle Crime 12%Anti-Social Behaviour 22%Criminal Damage And Arson 10%Violence And Sexual Offences 35%

How safe is Barking And Dagenham?

Connectivity

Getting around

Gigabit broadband
94.4%
Ultrafast broadband
94.4%
Superfast broadband
98.5%
5G coverage
100%
Bus stops
363
Buses / day
2,408
EV chargers
205

Nearest rail station: Dagenham Dock Rail Station (2.22 km)

What's transport like in Barking And Dagenham?

Environment

Nearest greenspace
0 m
Air NO₂
16.1335 µg/m³
Air PM
8.2666 µg/m³
Road noise
>=75.0

Designations

Local Nature Reserve
Green Belt
Aqma

Nearest bathing water: Hampstead Heath (Mens Pond) — rated Excellent (19.98 km)

What's the environment like in Barking And Dagenham?

Risk

Risk & hazard

Flood Defence Nearby
Conservation Area

Radon class 2 · Shrink-swell risk: Significant

Does Barking And Dagenham flood?

Heritage

Listed buildings
34

Designations

Scheduled Monument
Archaeological Priority Area
Heritage At Risk
Article 4

Listed buildings

Eastbury Manor House · Grade I
Garden Walls Of Eastbury Manor House · Grade I
Parish Church Of St Margaret · Grade I
621, Rainham Road South · Grade II
Admiral Vernon public house, including freestanding signpost, garage and rear wall · Grade II
Barking Baptist Tabernacle · Grade II

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Barking Magistrates Court And Railings, Lampholders And Lamps · Grade II
Barking Station Booking Hall · Grade II
Bell House · Grade II
Bentry Heath House · Grade II
Bridge Over River Roding · Grade II
Canteen at Head Office of Rhone Poulenc Limited · Grade II
Church Of St Mary · Grade II
Church Of St Patrick · Grade II
Cross Keys Inn Public House · Grade II
Forest Bounds Stone · Grade II
Former Main building and Council Chamber of Dagenham Civic Centre · Grade II
Jetty Number 4 And Approach, Formerly At Samuel Williams And Company, Dagenham Dock · Grade II
Remains Of Barking Abbey And Old Churchyard Walls · Grade II
Rippleside Cemetery Chapel and Gates · Grade II
St Margaret'S Vicarage · Grade II
Stoneford Cottage And Railings To Front Wall · Grade II
The Havering Stone (On North Side Of The Road At The Former Romford/Dagenham Borough Boundary) · Grade II
The Old Granary · Grade II
The Vicarage · Grade II

What's the heritage in Barking And Dagenham?

Services

Schools & services

Schools
121
Avg FSM %
27.3%
Childcare providers
134

Nearest hospital: The Royal London Hospital (13.37 km)

What schools are in Barking And Dagenham?

Streets

Streets in Barking and Dagenham

Planning

Planning activity

Applications (recent)
5,254

Show 25 recent applications

Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
Conversion Of Existing Dwelling Into 2x 4 Bedroom Dwellings With Associated Refuse And Cycle Storage And Construction Of A Hip-To-Gable Roof
Construction Of A Part Two Storey Part Single Storey Rear Extension
Construction Of A Single Storey Side Extension Double Glazed Conservatory With A UPVC And Glass Lantern Roof.
Installation Of Two Fascia Signages With The Company Logo
Construction Of A Two Storey 2x Bedroom Dwelling Adjacent To 263 Sheppey Road
Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of A Rear Dormer Extension Including Three Roof Lights To T
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Demolition Of The Existing Garage And Construction Of A New Outbuilding
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Change Of Use Of First Floor From Storage B1 To C3 Residential Use,
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of A Rear Dormer Extension Including Two Roof Lights To The
Construction Of A Part Two Storey Part Single Storey Rear Extension
Demolition Of Existing Rear Extension And Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension And Construction Of A Rear Dormer Extension Includi
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Construction Of A Rear Dormer Extension Including Three Roof Lights To T
Demolition Of Existing Garage, Construction Of A Part Two Storey Part Single Storey Side Extension, Construction Of A Single Storey Front Ex
Pre-Surcharging Works At The Former Barking Reach Power Station.
Demolition Of Existing Garage, Construction Of A Rear Dormer Extension Including Three Roof Lights To The Front And A Juliette Balcony And C
Non Material Amendment To Planning Permission 22/01049/FULL Dated 08/06/2023 Comprising Of Alterations To The Elevations Of The Approved Bui
Application For A Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed) For The Demolition Of Existing Outbuilding And Construction Of An Outbuilding
Construction Of An Access Ramp To The Rear Of The Property For Disabled Occupant.
Prior Notification Application For The Construction Of A Single Storey Rear Extension. The Proposed Extension Will Extend Beyond The Rear Wa
Construction Of An Outbuilding
Construction Of A First Floor Rear Extension
Demolition Of Existing Shed And The Construction Of A New Store/Garage Outbuilding
Construction Of A Part Two Storey Part Single Storey Rear Extension

About

About property data in Barking and Dagenham

The population here is approximately 218,669, with a median age of 33. The dominant construction era here is 1900 1944. The dominant tenure type here is owned. Known risk and heritage factors here include a conservation area designation and 34 listed buildings. There were 22,558 recorded crimes here in the last 12 months, up 3.9% year-on-year. This area has an IMD decile of 2. This area covers 1,292 streets in our records.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What's the average house price in Barking and Dagenham?

The average house price in Barking and Dagenham is £176,403, based on 88,699 recent sales. Prices are up 1.2% year-on-year.

Is Barking and Dagenham a good place to live?

Barking and Dagenham is in the 2nd IMD decile, meaning it is a more deprived area. Crime is increasing year-on-year.

Is Barking and Dagenham in a flood zone?

Barking and Dagenham is not in a designated flood zone. Flood defences are available nearby.

How's crime in Barking and Dagenham?

There were 22,558 recorded crimes in Barking and Dagenham in the last 12 months, up 3.9% year-on-year.

What's the energy efficiency (EPC) like in Barking and Dagenham?

The average EPC score in Barking and Dagenham is 70, with the most common rating band being C.

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Data sources: Census 2021 England and Wales public tables, Conservation Areas (Historic England / Local Authorities), Energy Performance Certificates (MHCLG), Environment Agency Flood Map for Planning, Get Information about Schools establishment data, Indices of Multiple Deprivation (MHCLG), National Heritage List for England (Historic England), OS Built Up Areas (Ordnance Survey), OS Open Linked Identifiers, OS Open Names, OS Open UPRN, OS Open USRN, Police.uk open crime and anti-social behaviour data, Price Paid Data, UK Radon Potential (UKHSA/BGS).