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Location in Greater LondonBarking sits where the marker shows within the county.
About Barking
In Greater London, Barking is a town. Addresses here fall under the IG11 postcode district. Neighbouring places include Loxford and Wallend.
Around 65,160 people live in Barking, a densely built-up urban area. The age profile skews a little younger than the national average, with a relatively high share of children. According to Office for National Statistics figures, household incomes in Barking sit above the England and Wales average, and the local business base is made up overwhelmingly of small firms.
School Ratings in Barking
Families in Barking have access to 498 local schools. Abbey Children's Centre, Eastbury Children's Centre, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College and Riverside School are each rated Outstanding by Ofsted. A further 11 schools hold a Good rating.
House Prices in Barking
Homes sell for an average of £489K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £268K.
Crime and Anti-Social Behaviour in Barking
Crime in the area is higher than the national average. Anti-social behaviour is the leading concern across Barking, with 308 incidents recorded in April 2026.
Deprivation and Employment in Barking
The 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation places Barking within the more deprived parts of England. Employment rates locally are in line with what is seen across England. A larger share of residents live on lower incomes compared to the wider national picture.
Healthcare in Barking
There are 125 GP surgeries within three miles of Barking, the nearest being Salisbury Avenue Surgery (0.2 miles away).
Local Data for Barking
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Property Prices 4,708 sales
Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools
Ofsted ratings for schools in the IG11 postcode area.
Household Income in Barking ONS 2023
The average total household income in Barking is approximately £69,157 a year before tax, 25% above the national average of £55,302. After tax and benefits, the average disposable (net) household income is around £48,640. These are modelled estimates from the Office for National Statistics for the financial year ending 2023.
Net (after tax) household income averages £48,640.
Businesses in Barking ONS 2025
There are approximately 3,017 active businesses based in Barking, around 46 for every 1,000 residents. The local economy is dominated by small firms: about 92% are micro-businesses employing fewer than 10 people, while 43 are larger employers with 50 or more staff. Figures are from the Office for National Statistics UK Business Counts.
Deprivation and Employment in Barking IMD 2025
According to the 2025 Index of Multiple Deprivation, Barking experiences higher levels of deprivation than much of England. Employment and income indicators fall below the national average, though the area benefits from targeted regeneration and community support programmes.
Crime in Barking 1,572 crimes · April 2026
Crime figures for Barking are higher than the England and Wales average, with violence & sexual offences the most prevalent offence recorded. Urban density and footfall contribute to elevated reporting in areas like this. Ongoing investment in policing and community safety programmes aims to improve the picture.
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.
Nearest Train Stations 6 stations
Location
Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found
Local Government
Home Ownership in Barking
Of the 21,380 households in and around Barking, 40% are owned, 31% are socially rented and 29% are privately rented. Home ownership here is lower than the England and Wales average of 63%.
Tenure from the 2021 Census (ONS), for the postcode districts covering Barking.