Barking is a neighbourhood in Barking and Dagenham, London. Crime is above average compared to the London average, with average house prices around £330,000. Like any area, quality of life varies significantly by postcode — always check the specific address you're considering.
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Crime in Barking is above average compared to the London average. Always check the specific postcode — Know My Postcode shows live Police UK data broken down by crime type.
Know My Postcode shows all Ofsted-rated schools within 1.5km of any Barking postcode with their current rating.
Barking is served by Barking (District/Hammersmith & City/Overground/Elizabeth line), East Ham (District/Hammersmith & City).
See also: Is Barking safe? →