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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 high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 244 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. 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 4 schools in Barking Central: 3 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has 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
244
Deprivation level
8/10
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
86.01(+183%)
Anti-social behaviour
68.51(+157%)
Shoplifting
32.65(+223%)
Drugs
29.9(+391%)
Other theft
26.59(+128%)
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

Based on 32 recent sales, the median property price is £225,000 in Barking Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £530,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barking Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Flats26£210,000
Terraced6£450,000

10 years median price trend in Barking Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Barking Central.

All postcodes in Barking Central

IG118PJ

Wakering Road

IG118AS

Abbey Road

IG118LF

Cowbridge Lane

IG118FR

King's Road

IG117HW

Axe Street

IG118GN

Wakering Road

IG117PY

Arboretum Place

IG118AA

Linton Road

IG118SD

Loxford Road

IG117PG

Ripple Road

IG118EU

East Street

IG118LE

Harts Lane

IG118ND

Crows Road

IG118NW

Cambridge Road

IG117FD

Axe Street

IG117NN

Eldred Road

IG118FL

Loxford Road

IG118JJ

Whiting Avenue

IG118LR

Crows Road

IG118TH

Cambridge Road

IG118DN

Station Parade

IG118JP

Whiting Avenue

IG117GS

Arboretum Place

IG117NX

Ripple Road

IG117QF

Sunningdale Avenue

IG118FJ

Short Blue Place

IG118FW

London Road

IG118FY

London Road

IG118RN

Wakering Road

IG118SX

Cambridge Road

IG117PX

Arboretum Place

IG118LT

Crows Road

IG117GU

Arboretum Place

IG118FH

North Street

IG118QJ

Church Road

IG117NT

Ripple Road

IG118NR

Cambridge Road

IG118PU

Loxford Road

IG118TN

Longbridge Road

IG117NA

Vicarage Drive

IG118AD

Hertford Road

IG118PQ

Tanner Street

IG118SW

Cambridge Road

IG118TF

Cambridge Road

IG118FT

Linton Road

IG118EG

London Road

IG118EP

East Street

IG118LH

Cowbridge Lane

IG118PX

Loxford Road

IG117AR

Axe Street

IG117NF

Eldred Road

IG118JH

Whiting Avenue

IG118LB

Gurney Close

IG118NL

Cambridge Road

IG117FF

Axe Street

IG118PD

Wakering Road

IG117SH

Clockhouse Avenue

IG118HE

Cambridge Road

IG118LL

Harts Lane

IG117FJ

Axe Street

IG118AG

James Street

IG118FE

George Street

IG118LZ

Harts Lane

IG118JR

Whiting Avenue

IG118JT

Whiting Avenue

IG117FE

Axe Street

IG117RL

Eldred Road

IG118BL

Hertford Road

IG118DH

Eldred Road

IG118FP

Linton Road

IG118FZ

Adeliza Close

IG118TL

Linton Road

IG118JF

North Street

IG118LP

Harts Lane

IG118RJ

Harpour Road

IG117XA

St Erkenwald Road

IG118AW

North Street

IG118NE

Cape Close

IG118PS

The Gables

IG117PS

Arboretum Place

IG118LY

Harts Lane

IG118HG

Linton Road

IG118LD

Gurney Close

IG118PF

Church Road

IG118QA

The Triangle

IG118AJ

James Street

IG118DP

East Street

IG118JG

North Street

IG118LG

Cowbridge Lane

IG117LU

Abbey

IG118DB

Whiting Avenue

IG118GH

Anne Mews

IG118ET

North Street

IG118QB

Wakering Road

IG118NZ

Cambridge Road

IG117LS

Broadway

IG118BQ

Adeliza Close

IG118EJ

East Street

IG117NR

Eldred Road

IG118JL

Whiting Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.