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Area Guide · Barking and Dagenham

Living in Barking

Know My Postcode · 2026-04-19 · Barking and Dagenham · IG11
Area data snapshot
Avg house price
£330,000
Avg rent (1 bed)
£1,100/mo
Crime
Above average
Schools
🎓 Barking Abbey School (Good)
🎓 Trinity Catholic High (Good)
🎓 Riverside Primary (Good)
Transport
🚇 Barking (District/Hammersmith & City/Overground/Elizabeth line)
🚇 East Ham (District/Hammersmith & City)
Green spaces
🌳 Barking Park, Mayesbrook Park, Thames riverside walk
Best for
👥 First time buyers, Elizabeth line commuters, those wanting lowest London prices

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

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.

Schools in Barking

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Transport links in Barking

Barking is served by Barking (District/Hammersmith & City/Overground/Elizabeth line), East Ham (District/Hammersmith & City).

See also: Is Barking safe? →

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