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England / London / Barking and Dagenham / Heath

About

Heath ward is located in the eastern part of Barking and Dagenham, bordering the River Roding to the west. The area is primarily residential, with a mix of housing types including terraced homes, flats, and some newer developments. Green spaces like Parsloes Park and the nearby Roding Valley provide outdoor recreation options for residents.

The ward has good transport links, with Becontree Underground station serving the District line. Local amenities include schools, shops, and community centres, catering to everyday needs. Heath ward has a relatively young population, with families making up a significant portion of residents. The area is part of broader regeneration efforts in Barking and Dagenham, with ongoing projects aimed at improving infrastructure and housing.

Area overview

On average Heath has very high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 103 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 40.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Heath is £39,379 per year. There are 4 schools in Heath: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good). On average most houses in area has low public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
6/10
Crimes per 1k residents
103
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
40.8%
Connectivity
4/10

Area Profile

Heath Population
8,994
Population density
8,322.4 per km²

Demographics

British
3,436
38.2%
African
1,879
20.89%
Other White
940
10.45%
Bangladeshi
533
5.93%
Pakistani
348
3.87%
Total population: 8,995

Housing

Social rents from council
1,199
36.89%
Owns with a mortgage
899
27.66%
Private landlord or letting agency
520
16%
Owns outright
412
12.68%
Other social rented
116
3.57%
Total households: 3,250

Property prices in Heath

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £377,500 in Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £167,534 up to £500,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Flats6£263,500
Semi-Detached2£445,250
Terraced30£400,000

10 years price trend in Heath

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Data Sources

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