About Barking

Barking is a town in Barking and Dagenham, Greater London. Neighbouring communities include Loxford and Wallend.

School Ratings in Barking

Families in Barking have access to 496 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 £533K locally. Most of the housing is made up of flats, averaging £258K.

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 256 incidents recorded in January 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.

Broadband and Mobile Internet in Barking

Barking benefits from solid broadband infrastructure, including superfast and ultrafast services. Mobile reception across 4G and 5G is dependable in most locations. For the latest speed predictions, visit Ofcom's broadband checker.

Property Prices 4,760 sales

Average Price £533K
£100 — £50.92M
Detached £543K 16
Semi £459K 243
Terraced £407K 1,747
Flat £258K 2,511

Schools & Education 12 nearby View all schools

260 Primary
54 Secondary
182 Other
Al Madina School for Girls Good 0.3 miles Eastbury Community School All-through Good 0.4 miles Abbey Children's Centre Outstanding 0.4 miles Northbury Primary School Primary Good 0.4 miles St Margarets CofE Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Ripple Primary School Primary Good 0.5 miles St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary 0.5 miles Gascoigne Children's Centre Outstanding 0.5 miles Greatfields School Secondary Good 0.5 miles Woodlands Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Gascoigne Primary School Primary Good 0.6 miles Northstar New School Outstanding 0.6 miles

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.

Overall Deprivation
3/10
Income
2/10
Employment
4/10
Education
4/10
Health
5/10
Housing
2/10
Living Environment
4/10
20,871 Children (0-15) 26%
51,545 Working Age 65%
8,058 Older (60+) 10%
Below Average Child Poverty (IDACI) 53.1% of children in income-deprived families
Below Average Older Person Poverty (IDAOPI) 48.5% of over-60s in income-deprived households
Data from English Indices of Deprivation 2025 · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0

Crime in Barking 1,509 crimes · January 2026

High Crime Area

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.

469 Violence & Sexual Offences
256 Anti-Social Behaviour
160 Vehicle Crime
108 Other Theft
96 Drugs
75 Criminal Damage & Arson
73 Public Order
62 Robbery
62 Theft from Person
55 Burglary
54 Shoplifting
24 Other Crime
11 Weapons
4 Bicycle Theft
Local Policing
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Data from data.police.uk · Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0
Crime figures depend on reporting by individual police forces and may not reflect the full picture in all areas.

Nearest Train Stations 6 stations

Barking Train Station 0.1 miles
Ilford Train Station 1.3 miles
Seven Kings Train Station 1.7 miles
Woodgrange Park Train Station 1.9 miles
Barking Riverside Train Station 1.9 miles
Goodmayes Train Station 2.1 miles

Location

Nearby Towns & Villages 12 found

Loxford 0.6 miles Wallend 0.9 miles Little Ilford 0.9 miles Fair Cross 0.9 miles Ilford 1.2 miles Manor Park 1.4 miles East Ham 1.4 miles Goodmayes 1.8 miles Plashet 1.9 miles Upton Park 2 miles Castle Green 2 miles Beckton 2 miles

Local Government

District Barking and Dagenham
Ward Barking Riverside
Constituency Barking
Parish Barking and Dagenham, unparished area
Region London

Notable & Famous People from Barking 18 people

Billy Bragg
Writer
English singer-songwriter and left-wing political activist
Bobby Moore
Association football coach
English association football player (1941–1993)
Bobby Zamora
Association football player
English association football player (born 1981)
Dean Marney
Association football player
English association football player (born 1984)
Douglas McCarthy
Singer
British singer
Giles Barnes
Association football coach
English-Jamaican footballer

Streets in IG11 30 shown View all streets

Abbey Road 20 Abinger Close 2 Adeliza Close 3 Alderman Avenue 2 Aldersey Gardens 2 Alfred's Gardens 2 Alfred's Way 24 Almanza Place 2 Anchor Close 2 Anne Mews 2 Arncroft Court 1 Atcost Road 1 Atlantis Close 2 Axe Street 6 Barking Northern Relief Road 2 Barking Town Square 3 Bastable Avenue 14 Bateman Close 1 Beccles Drive 2 Bellingham Court 1 Ben Tillet Close 1 Bevan Avenue 6 Blake Avenue 8 Blessing Way 2 Bobby Moore Way 1 Boundary Road 6 Bradfield Drive 4 Bridgeway 2 Broadway 3 Buller Road 1

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