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Barking - Best areas to live in 2026 (and areas to avoid map)

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Barking

B+

Liveable Score

Very Good Area

B

Outdoor Spaces

B

Amenities

B

Transport

B

Schools

Council	Mid Suffolk
Crime Rate	✓low

Is Barking right for you?

Interactive liveability map of Barking showing color-coded areas with Liveable Scores ranging from A+ (Outstanding - dark green) to C (Challenged - red). Crime hotspots are marked with red pulsing indicators in 1 locations. Barking boundary is outlined in blue.Map allows users to explore different neighborhoods and their liveability ratings within the area.

C

C+

B

B+

A

A+

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Nearby Places

Barking Tye

village

1.0 km away

Willisham

village

2.1 km away

Battisford

village

2.2 km away

Needham Market

town

2.5 km away

Ringshall

village

2.9 km away

Baylham

village

3.4 km away

Barking Tye

village

1.0 km away

Willisham

village

2.1 km away

Outdoor Spaces

Allotments

Allotments

Limited

Play Space

Play Space

Sparse

Golf Course

Golf Course

Limited

Public Park

Public Park

Ample

Tennis Court

Tennis Court

Limited

Bowling Green

Bowling Green

Limited

Playing Field

Playing Field

Limited

Local Amenities

Pubs & Bars

Pubs & Bars

Adequate

Restaurants & Cafes

Restaurants & Cafes

Limited

Retail Shopping

Retail Shopping

Limited

Supermarkets

Supermarkets

Limited

Takeaways

Takeaways

Limited

Transport Links

train

Needham Market

Train

Schools

Outstanding

0 Schools

Good

2 Schools

Requires Improvement

0 Schools

Abbot's Hall Community Primary School

Good

Combs Ford Primary School

Good

Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

Good

Ringshall School

Good

Somersham Primary School

Good

House Prices

all dwelling types

£279,250

detached houses

£375,000

flats and maisonettes

£160,000

semi detached houses

£270,000

terraced houses

£238,750

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barking a nice place to live?

Yes, Barking is a very good place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B+. This means it ranks highly among places in Suffolk.

How safe is Barking?

Barking has a very low crime rate of 40.9 crimes per 1,000 people, making it one of the safest areas.

What are the best schools in Barking?

Barking has 2 schools nearby. Schools rated Good by Ofsted include Abbot's Hall Community Primary School, Combs Ford Primary School, Trinity Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School.

What are the demographics of Barking?

The majority of residents in Barking identify as White (British) (97%). Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (97%). The most common religion is Christian (53%).