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Takeaways| Council | Barking and Dagenham |
| Crime Rate | ✓average |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
AllotmentsPlay SpaceGolf CoursePublic ParkTennis CourtBowling GreenPlaying FieldPubs & BarsRestaurants & CafesRetail ShoppingSupermarketsTakeaways
£382,012
£254,021
£498,163
£427,403
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 Shopping Area 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 The St Teresa Catholic Primary School, William Ford CofE Junior School, Thames View Infants. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Roding Primary School and Godwin Primary School. Note: 6 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.