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Sub-area · Becontree West · Barking and Dagenham · London

Living in Barking and Dagenham 008H

Part of Becontree West · 2,017 residents

Barking and Dagenham 008H is a sub-area in Becontree West, Barking and Dagenham that skews under 18 and tenure-mixed. Median rent sits at £1,687 a month, up 7.6% on the year, with council tax in band C adding roughly £183/mo. Safety ranks in the bottom half of UK sub-areas (66th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,687+7.6%
vs last year
Liveability
83/100
Composite score
Safety
81/100
Higher is safer
Transport
72/100
Transit + walk
Schools
88/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

Age structure, tenure mix and dwelling type from Census 2021.

Age structure
Under 1834%
18–3428%
35–4926%
50–6410%
65+2%
Population2,017
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied24%
Private rent39%
Social rent35%
Flats95%
Terraced2%
Semi-detached2%
Detached1%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person25%Couple with children27%Lone parent22%Other9%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 73.20
White33%Asian25%Black29%Mixed6%Other6%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian46%Muslim25%No religion15%Other9%
Country of birth
Born in UK47%
Born outside UK53%
General health (self-reported)
Good91%Fair6%Bad3%
Disability prevalence8%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above45%
Apprenticeship3%
No qualifications15%

Source: ONS Census 2021 (TS001 / TS006 / TS044).

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What's it like to rent in Barking and Dagenham 008H?

Barking and Dagenham 008H sits inside Becontree West, part of the wider Barking and Dagenham council area in London. Editorial copy will replace this scaffold once the team has reviewed the area in person — until then the data tabs above are the authoritative reference.

Strengths and trade-offs

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Who is Barking and Dagenham 008H for?

Renters most likely to thrive here are those whose priorities align with the area's strongest scores. The demographics tab gives the clearest read — age profile, tenure mix and household composition are usually the best predictor of who'll feel at home on which streets.

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Frequently asked

What's the median rent in Barking and Dagenham 008H?
The median monthly rent across Barking and Dagenham 008H is £1,687.
How safe is Barking and Dagenham 008H?
Barking and Dagenham 008H has a safety score of 81/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Barking and Dagenham 008H?
Transport score: 72/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Barking and Dagenham 008H part of?
Barking and Dagenham 008H sits inside the Becontree West neighbourhood, in Barking and Dagenham, London.