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Takeaways| Council | Barking and Dagenham |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
Is Barking right for you?
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The average house price in Barking is £385,153, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Barking house price trends over the last 30 years.
£385,153
£243,942
£516,207
£443,718
Is Barking a nice place to live?
Barking is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is Barking?
Barking has an average crime rate of 129.4 crimes per 1,000 people, similar to most areas. Crime hotspots have been reported near Station Parade and Parking Area, as reported by Metropolitan Police Service.
What are the best schools in Barking?
Barking has 123 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Thames View Infants, Loxford School, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Thames View Junior School and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.