Barking

Area · Outer London

C+

schoolsA+

amenitiesA

transportA

outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £397,568

all dwelling types£397,568
terraced house prices£454,781
semi-detached house prices£584,342
flats and maisonettes prices£249,500

Safety

Crime level: high

Crimes per 1,000: 97

Schools

Transport

Barking (District)
Upney (District)
East Ham (District)
Becontree (District)

Vibe

Young familiesHigh unemploymentRenters

FAQ

Q: Is Barking a nice place to live?
A: Barking is a passable place to live. We&#x27;ve given it a liveable rating of C+. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.

Q: How safe is Barking?
A: Barking has a high crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 97 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 30% above the national average, and 39% above the Outer London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Barking?
A: Barking has 124 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Thames View Infants, Loxford School, Barking Abbey School, A Specialist Sports and Humanities College. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Thames View Junior School and Dorothy Barley Junior Academy. Note: 4 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.