What home types are most common in Dagenham Central?

Housing mix: terraced 62.8%, semi-detached 20.1%.

What are house prices in Dagenham Central?

Based on 53 recent sales, the median price is £380,000.

How much social housing is near Dagenham Central?

About 34.7% across the Dagenham Central area.

How safe is Dagenham Central?

Crime level in Dagenham Central is moderate with about 106 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How deprived is Dagenham Central?

Deprivation score 9/10 (rank 5341 of 32844 in country).

What's the average income in Dagenham Central?

Average resident income is about £42,900 per year.

How many households are in Dagenham Central?

There are 3,388 households in Dagenham Central

What's the Dagenham Central population and density?

Dagenham Central population is 9,865 with density 8269.8 per km².

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Q: What schools in Dagenham Central and how are they rated?

There are 5 schools in Dagenham Central: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good)

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About

Dagenham Central is a residential and commercial hub in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham. The area is centered around Dagenham Heathway, a busy shopping street with a mix of independent retailers, supermarkets, and chain stores. Public transport links include the District line tube station, providing direct access to central London. Housing consists largely of mid-20th-century terraced homes and post-war estates, with some newer developments.

The area has several green spaces, including Valence Park and Central Park, offering recreational facilities. Educational institutions like Dagenham Park Church of England School serve the local community. Industrial zones to the east provide employment opportunities, while the nearby A13 road connects the area to wider London. Dagenham Central retains a strong sense of community, with regular markets and events at the Heathway Shopping Centre.

Area overview

On average Dagenham Central has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 106 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 34.7% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Dagenham Central is £42,900 per year. There are 5 schools in Dagenham Central: 5 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

106

Deprivation level

9/10

Income level

1/10

Social housing

34.7%

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Dagenham Central Population

9,865

Population density

8,269.8 per km²

Demographics

British

4,298

43.57%

Other White

1,531

15.52%

African

1,502

15.23%

Bangladeshi

712

7.22%

Pakistani

274

2.78%

Total population: 9,864

Housing

Social rents from council

1,012

29.87%

Owns with a mortgage

905

26.71%

Private landlord or letting agency

682

20.13%

Owns outright

502

14.82%

Other social rented

195

5.76%

Total households: 3,388

Property prices in Dagenham Central

Based on 53 recent sales, the median property price is £380,000 in Dagenham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £180,000 up to £565,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£205,000	£183,850	£195,250	£213,750	£222,750
Semi-Detached	2	£422,500	£415,750	£418,750	£426,250	£429,250
Terraced	47	£380,000	£330,000	£360,000	£402,000	£440,000

10 years price trend in Dagenham Central

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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.

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