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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

IG118LW

Harts Lane

IG118PT

Tanner Street

IG117NB

Abbey

IG118EB

Station Parade

IG118ED

Station Parade

IG118JN

Whiting Avenue

IG118PL

Harpour Road

IG118TU

Station Parade

IG117LZ

Axe Street

IG118FG

Anne Mews

IG117GT

Arboretum Place

IG118FQ

North Street

IG118JS

Whiting Avenue

IG118PG

Pickering Road

IG118BS

Cuthberga Close

IG118HH

Cambridge Road

IG117FH

Axe Street

IG118FS

Linton Road

IG118JE

North Street

IG118JQ

North Street

IG118QF

Tanner Street

IG117QE

St Awdrys Road

IG118LQ

Cowbridge Lane

IG118QT

Loftus Road

IG118SE

Anne Mews

IG117NP

Ripple Road

IG118DG

Eldred Road

IG118FN

King's Road

IG118LA

North Street

IG118JX

Gurney Close

IG118NB

Harts Lane

IG118JW

Whiting Avenue

IG118LX

Harts Lane

IG118SH

Harbard Close

IG117RX

Abbey

IG118UJ

Northbury

IG118LS

Harts Lane

IG117FS

Axe Street

IG118JA

Abbey Road

IG118BB

London Road

IG118GD

North Street

IG117FX

Clockhouse Avenue

IG118BU

Gurdwara Way

IG118ER

East Street

IG118JZ

Gurney Close

IG117NY

Ripple Road

IG118PA

Roberts Close

IG118PZ

Victoria Road

IG117FG

Axe Street

IG118LN

Harts Lane

IG118PY

Victoria Road

IG118SJ

Cambridge Road

IG118JY

Gurney Close

IG118NA

Harts Lane

IG118AF

London Road

IG118DD

London Road

IG118EQ

East Street

IG118FU

Wakering Road

IG118JD

North Street

IG118DY

Hertford Road

IG118FA

East Street

IG118DR

Station Parade

IG118SG

Harbard Close

IG117FL

Arboretum Place

IG118AL

London Road

IG118EN

East Street

IG118LU

Harts Lane

IG118GR

Wakering Road

IG118SR

Cambridge Road

IG118LJ

Cowbridge Lane

IG117ND

Abbey

Data Sources

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