Town Pop. 199,915

Living in Barking and Dagenham: Liveability Score 69/100

Last updated 7 August 2026

Barking and Dagenham scores 69/100 overall, across 9 scored categories. Measured against other towns, healthcare stands out most: 92/100 where the typical UK town scores 18/100. The biggest shortfall against other towns is safety: 37/100 versus a median of 88/100.

That sits 19 points above the UK-wide average of 50, putting it in the top 5% of the towns and villages we score. Schools (91) and broadband (87) also clear 80/100. For the surrounding area, see IG1 postcode district.

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Score breakdown

Safety & Environment

Safety

108.7 crimes per 1,000 residents · last 12 months Above the England & Wales average of 94.3

Crime rate vs national average · last 12 months

Violence and sexual offences 7,380 crimes

↑ 11% above national average

Anti-social behaviour 4,080 crimes

↑ 34% above national average

Vehicle crime 1,950 crimes

↑ 104% above national average

Other theft 1,319 crimes

≈ similar to national average

Criminal damage and arson 1,290 crimes

≈ similar to national average

other 5,721 crimes

Highest-crime locations

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1 Supermarket 868 crimes
2 Petrol Station 726 crimes
3 Parking Area 595 crimes

Source: data.police.uk · England & Wales only

Environment

Air Quality NO₂ 16.9 · PM2.5 9.1 · PM10 15 µg/m³

Green Space 72

Parks Ample 114

Sports Pitches Ample 83

Allotments Ample 12

Golf Courses Ample 3

Tennis Courts Ample 22

Bowling Greens Ample 7

Playgrounds Ample 71

Services

Schools

Top 10 by Ofsted rating · 106 in area

13Outstanding78Good2Requires Improvement13Ungraded

All Saints Catholic School and Technology CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities CollegeSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Harrow Lodge Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Jo Richardson Community SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Kensington Primary SchoolPrimary · inspected 2021
Outstanding
Loxford SchoolSecondary · inspected 2023
Outstanding
Oliver Thomas Nursery SchoolNursery · inspected 2024
Outstanding
Riverside SchoolSecondary · inspected 2022
Outstanding
Thames View InfantsPrimary · inspected 2024
Outstanding
The Warren SchoolSecondary · inspected 2024
Outstanding

Ungraded: inspected, but Ofsted no longer issues a single overall grade (since Sept 2024).

Healthcare

A&E departmentsQueens Hospital0.3 mi

King George Hospital0.7 mi

A&E Department1.7 mi

Hospital waitsKent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust0.5 mi

Routine referral (median)5 wks

Treated within 18 weeks99.9%

A&E seen within 4 hrs99.1%

29 GP surgeries in area 39 within 4km best 'Good'

GP capacity3,167 patients per GP

17dentists31pharmacies

Score reflects proximity to CQC-rated GP surgeries and hospitals, not facility count. Dentists and pharmacies are shown for context but don't affect the score.

Broadband

Full fibre (FTTP)89.8%

available across Barking and Dagenham

Gigabit-capable · incl. cable

95.2%

Ultrafast (300+ Mbps)

95.2%

Superfast (30+ Mbps)

99%

Ofcom Connected Nations · 2,758 postcodes · full fibre at local-authority level

Economy & Bills

Economic Health

Employment rate57.9%

Above the Great Britain average of 57.3% of residents aged 16+

Economic activity (16+)

Employed57.9%Unemployed5.6%Retired11%Student7.8%Other inactive17.7%

Occupation mix

Professional & managerial28.9%Skilled & technical37.8%Routine & elementary33.2%

Highest qualification (16+)

No qualifications23.1%Level 1 (1–4 GCSEs)10.5%Level 2 (5+ GCSEs)12.7%Level 3 (A levels)13.6%Level 4+ (degree & above)32.5%Apprenticeship3.9%Other (incl. vocational)3.7%

Home ownership43.4%

Among the most-deprived 26% of areas in England

Census 2021/22 (Great Britain) · deprivation: IoD 2025 / SIMD

Bills

Council tax Barking and Dagenham · 2026-27

A £1,466

B £1,710

C £1,955

D £2,199

E £2,688

F £3,176

G £3,665

H £4,398

Energy London region

Typical bill regional £1,641/yr

Ofgem price cap, GB average · Apr–Jun 2026

Typical home efficiency local EPC band D

Water Thames Water

Average bill regional £489/yr

Combined water & sewerage · GB average £520

Transport

Becontree 0.2 mi

Dagenham Heathway 0.7 mi

Upney 1.3 mi

J4 M11 5.2 mi

J30 M25 6.5 mi

J30 M25 6.6 mi

Lifestyle

Pubs & Bars Ample 27

Restaurants & Cafes Ample 99

Supermarkets & Convenience Ample 131

Retail Shopping Ample 412

Takeaways Ample 116

Fitness Ample 17

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House Prices

Current median sale prices · last 12 months · England & Wales only

Type	Median price	Sales
All dwellings	£381,000	572
Semi-detached	£435,000	70
Terraced	£400,000	377
Flat / Maisonette	£230,000	120

5-year monthly trend

All Detached Semi Terraced Flat

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Is Barking and Dagenham a nice place to live?

Yes, Barking and Dagenham is a nice place to live. Our liveability score for Barking and Dagenham is 69/100, placing it among one of the better-scoring areas in the UK across nine categories: safety, schools, healthcare, environment, transport, broadband, lifestyle, economic health, and bills.

How safe is Barking and Dagenham?

Barking and Dagenham has above-average crime levels. Our safety score is 37/100. There were 21,740 crimes recorded in the area over the past 12 months.

What are the best schools in Barking and Dagenham?

Among the top-rated schools in Barking and Dagenham are All Saints Catholic School and Technology College, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College and Harrow Lodge Primary School, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. There are 106 rated schools in Barking and Dagenham in total.

What are house prices like in Barking and Dagenham?

The current median house price in Barking and Dagenham is £381,000, around 34% above the England and Wales average. By property type: semi-detached £435,000, terraced £400,000, flat £230,000. Over the past five years, prices have risen by around 11%. There were 572 sales recorded in the past 12 months.