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Takeaways| Council | Barking and Dagenham |
| Crime Rate | High for an Outer London suburb 28% above the national average. |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
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The average house price in Barking is £397,568, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows Barking house price trends over the last 30 years.
£397,568
£249,500
£584,342
£454,781
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 a high crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 96 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 28% above the national average, and 35% above the Outer London average.
What are the best schools in Barking?
Barking has 124 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: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.