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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. 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
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

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £240,000 in Barking Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £87,500 up to £455,000.

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, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Barking Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats32£208,750£4,167
Terraced6£395,250£5,051

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

IG117NF

Eldred Road

IG117FF

Axe Street

IG118PG

Pickering Road

IG118JT

Whiting Avenue

IG118LL

Harts Lane

IG118LP

Harts Lane

IG118PQ

Tanner Street

IG117GU

Arboretum Place

IG118ND

Crows Road

IG118LG

Cowbridge Lane

IG118FJ

Short Blue Place

IG118NE

Cape Close

IG118RJ

Harpour Road

IG118PA

Roberts Close

IG118BS

Cuthberga Close

IG118ED

Station Parade

IG118AL

London Road

IG118FY

London Road

IG117NX

Ripple Road

IG118AS

Abbey Road

IG117FH

Axe Street

IG118PT

Tanner Street

IG118JH

Whiting Avenue

IG118AA

Linton Road

IG118DD

London Road

IG117RX

Abbey

IG118EB

Station Parade

IG118JP

Whiting Avenue

IG118PF

Church Road

IG117NT

Ripple Road

IG117NP

Ripple Road

IG118LY

Harts Lane

IG117PX

Arboretum Place

IG118JS

Whiting Avenue

IG117PG

Ripple Road

IG118PZ

Victoria Road

IG118TN

Longbridge Road

IG117FJ

Axe Street

IG118ET

North Street

IG118LZ

Harts Lane

IG117QE

St Awdrys Road

IG118SD

Loxford Road

IG118SE

Anne Mews

IG118DG

Eldred Road

IG118NL

Cambridge Road

IG118QJ

Church Road

IG118FW

London Road

IG117NB

Abbey

IG118LU

Harts Lane

IG117HW

Axe Street

IG118TH

Cambridge Road

IG118TU

Station Parade

IG117GT

Arboretum Place

IG117FE

Axe Street

IG118QB

Wakering Road

IG117FG

Axe Street

IG118EU

East Street

IG118GH

Anne Mews

IG118LD

Gurney Close

IG117AR

Axe Street

IG117FL

Arboretum Place

IG118LE

Harts Lane

IG118PD

Wakering Road

IG118FH

North Street

IG117NN

Eldred Road

IG118SR

Cambridge Road

IG118LJ

Cowbridge Lane

IG118TL

Linton Road

IG118FR

King's Road

IG118TF

Cambridge Road

IG118FA

East Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.