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Sub-area · Marks Gate · Barking and Dagenham · London

Living in Barking and Dagenham 001B

Part of Marks Gate · 1,837 residents

Barking and Dagenham 001B is a sub-area in Marks Gate, Barking and Dagenham that skews under 18 and social-rent dominant. Median rent sits at £1,687 a month, up 7.6% on the year, with council tax in band B adding roughly £183/mo. Safety ranks in the top half of UK sub-areas (34th percentile nationally). Gigabit broadband reaches 100% of premises.

Median rent
£1,687+7.6%
vs last year
Liveability
16/100
Composite score
Safety
48/100
Higher is safer
Transport
69/100
Transit + walk
Schools
70/100
Ofsted-weighted
Broadband
100%
gigabit-ready

Who lives here

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

Age structure
Under 1830%
18–3422%
35–4922%
50–6415%
65+11%
Population1,837
Tenure & housing type
Owner-occupied31%
Private rent17%
Social rent51%
Flats49%
Terraced32%
Semi-detached14%
Detached5%
Detailed community breakdownHouseholds · ethnicity · religion · country of birth · health · qualifications
Household composition
One person31%Couple with children22%Lone parent21%Other12%
Ethnic mix
Diversity index 69.10
White45%Asian22%Black24%Mixed5%Other5%
Religion (Census 2021, voluntary question)
Christian48%Muslim24%No religion18%Other5%
Country of birth
Born in UK59%
Born outside UK41%
General health (self-reported)
Good81%Fair12%Bad6%
Disability prevalence15%
Education attainment (residents 16+)
Degree or above33%
Apprenticeship4%
No qualifications24%

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

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What's it like to rent in Barking and Dagenham 001B?

Barking and Dagenham 001B sits inside Marks Gate, 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 001B 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 001B?
The median monthly rent across Barking and Dagenham 001B is £1,687.
How safe is Barking and Dagenham 001B?
Barking and Dagenham 001B has a safety score of 48/100 out of 100, where higher is safer.
How well-connected is Barking and Dagenham 001B?
Transport score: 69/100. Combines public transit access and walkability.
Which neighbourhood is Barking and Dagenham 001B part of?
Barking and Dagenham 001B sits inside the Marks Gate neighbourhood, in Barking and Dagenham, London.