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Barkingside

Area · Outer London

B
schoolsA
amenitiesA
transportA
outdoor-activitiesA

Housing

Average sold price: £520,109

  • all dwelling types£520,109
  • detached house prices£665,000
  • terraced house prices£542,304
  • semi-detached house prices£574,088
  • flats and maisonettes prices£306,020

Safety

Crime level: high

Crimes per 1,000: 98

Schools

    Transport

    • Barkingside (Central)
    • Fairlop (Central)
    • Hainault (Central)
    • Newbury Park (Central)
    • Gants Hill (Central)

    Vibe

    ParklifeNo car neededYoung families

    FAQ

    Q: Is Barkingside a nice place to live?
A: Barkingside is a nice place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of B. This means it offers reasonable living standards in Outer London. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces.

Q: How safe is Barkingside?
A: Barkingside has a high crime rate for an Outer London suburb, with around 98 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 31% above the national average, and 40% above the Outer London average.

Q: What are the best schools in Barkingside?
A: Barkingside has 56 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools are Fullwood Primary School and Gearies Primary School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Avanti Court Primary School and Wohl Ilford Jewish Primary School. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.

Q: What are the demographics of Barkingside?
A: Barkingside has a diverse ethnic mix with no single group forming a majority. Most residents were born in the United Kingdom (55%). The area has a mix of religious beliefs with no single faith forming a majority.