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Barking Central

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About

Barking Central forms the primary commercial and transport hub of the borough. The area is dominated by the large Broadway Shopping Centre and the adjacent Town Square, which hosts a regular market. It is a major transit point, served by the District and Hammersmith & City London Underground lines, Overground services, and numerous bus routes. The civic presence is marked by the modern Barking Town Hall and the nearby Barking Learning Centre.

Immediately to the south, the River Roding and Barking Creek provide a distinct environmental contrast. Here, the historic Barking Abbey ruins and the 12th-century Curfew Tower stand near the modern Abbey Sports Centre. The area's industrial past is visible in the remaining wharves and the proximity to the vast Thames-side Barking Riverside regeneration project, which is reshaping the local landscape.

Area overview

On average Barking Central has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.9× the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 32.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Barking Central is £66,766 per year. There are 3 schools in Barking Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have excellent public transport connectivity. Barking Central is home to around 10,568 people, with a population density of about 11,925.1 per km².

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
246
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
32.9%
Connectivity
9/10

Area Profile

Barking Central Population
10,568
Population density
11,925.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
85.54(+175%)
Anti-social behaviour
69.45(+159%)
Drugs
34.63(+459%)
Shoplifting
28.96(+190%)
Other theft
25.74(+125%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
2,271
21.49%
Other White
1,504
14.23%
Indian
1,284
12.15%
British
1,261
11.93%
Bangladeshi
1,134
10.73%
Total population: 10,568

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
3,329
43.91%
No qualifications
1,365
18%
Level 3 (A level)
937
12.36%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
751
9.91%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
668
8.81%
Total 16+ residents: 7,582

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,500
39.37%
Social rents from council
838
21.99%
Owns with a mortgage
510
13.39%
Other social rented
475
12.47%
Owns outright
216
5.67%
Total households: 3,810

Property prices in Barking Central

Median price£215,000
Price per sq ft£387
Sales (last 12 months)44
Typical range (middle 50%)£178K – £286K

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £215,000 (about £387 per square foot) in Barking Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £455,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barking Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced5£365,000£435
Flats39£210,000£386

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Barking Central

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barking Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£221,000£330,000
2017£227,000£295,000
2018£220,000£393,000
2019£218,000£360,000
2020£315,000£380,000
2021£215,000£370,000
2022£196,000£395,000
2023£245,000£375,000
2024£243,000£425,000
2025£210,000£450,000
2026£202,500£270,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barking Central.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barking Central.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£512£287
2017£428£395
2018£408£376
2019£409£407
2020£447£374
2021£438£403
2022£435£470
2023£391£360
2024£414£457
2025£387£486
2026£385£364
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Barking Central.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Barking Central in the last year.

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Barking and Dagenham district.

Band A£1,466
Band B£1,710
Band C£1,954
Band D£2,199
Band E£2,687
Band F£3,176
Band G£3,664
Band H£4,397

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Frequently asked questions about Barking Central

Is Barking Central safe?

Barking Central records about 246 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in Barking Central?

The median sale price in Barking Central is £215,000 (about £387 per square foot) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in Barking Central?

Barking Central has 3 primary schools (2 Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is Barking Central?

Barking Central scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in Barking Central sits around rank 5,661 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in Barking Central?

The average household income in Barking Central is around £66,766 per year, and 33% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

All postcodesin Barking Central

IG117FD

Axe Street

IG118DB

Whiting Avenue

IG117RL

Eldred Road

IG118JW

Whiting Avenue

IG118SX

Cambridge Road

IG118EQ

East Street

IG118BU

Gurdwara Way

IG118PS

The Gables

IG118QF

Tanner Street

IG118HH

Cambridge Road

IG118HG

Linton Road

IG118PU

Loxford Road

IG118FE

George Street

IG118EJ

East Street

IG118HE

Cambridge Road

IG118NZ

Cambridge Road

IG118QT

Loftus Road

IG118QA

The Triangle

IG118FL

Loxford Road

IG117PS

Arboretum Place

IG118NW

Cambridge Road

IG118FS

Linton Road

IG118JQ

North Street

IG118LB

Gurney Close

IG118LA

North Street

IG118DN

Station Parade

IG118NB

Harts Lane

IG118FQ

North Street

IG118LT

Crows Road

IG118JE

North Street

IG118LR

Crows Road

IG117SH

Clockhouse Avenue

IG117ND

Abbey

IG118AD

Hertford Road

IG118EG

London Road

IG118UJ

Northbury

IG118PX

Loxford Road

IG118JN

Whiting Avenue

IG118DP

East Street

IG117FS

Axe Street

IG118FG

Anne Mews

IG117LZ

Axe Street

IG118AJ

James Street

IG118JZ

Gurney Close

IG118LH

Cowbridge Lane

IG118GR

Wakering Road

IG117GS

Arboretum Place

IG118LF

Cowbridge Lane

IG118NR

Cambridge Road

IG118DH

Eldred Road

IG118JF

North Street

IG118AW

North Street

IG118JX

Gurney Close

IG118NA

Harts Lane

IG118LW

Harts Lane

IG118SJ

Cambridge Road

IG118SW

Cambridge Road

IG118FN

King's Road

IG118JJ

Whiting Avenue

IG118LN

Harts Lane

IG117QF

Sunningdale Avenue

IG118FZ

Adeliza Close

IG118DR

Station Parade

IG118JA

Abbey Road

IG118SH

Harbard Close

IG118FP

Linton Road

IG118BB

London Road

IG118PL

Harpour Road

IG118GD

North Street

IG118JL

Whiting Avenue

IG118LQ

Cowbridge Lane

IG118JG

North Street

IG118GN

Wakering Road

IG118AF

London Road

IG118JR

Whiting Avenue

IG117PY

Arboretum Place

IG117FX

Clockhouse Avenue

IG118JY

Gurney Close

IG118AG

James Street

IG118LX

Harts Lane

IG118FU

Wakering Road

IG118SG

Harbard Close

IG118FT

Linton Road

IG118EN

East Street

IG117NA

Vicarage Drive

IG118PJ

Wakering Road

IG118EP

East Street

IG118BL

Hertford Road

IG118PY

Victoria Road

IG118DY

Hertford Road

IG117LS

Broadway

IG118JD

North Street

IG117NY

Ripple Road

IG117NR

Eldred Road

IG117LU

Abbey

IG118RN

Wakering Road

IG117XA

St Erkenwald Road

IG118ER

East Street

IG118LS

Harts Lane

IG118BQ

Adeliza Close