Barking and Dagenham vs City and County of the City of London
Which is better to live in? Distance: 9.5 miles apart.
The verdict
Barking And Dagenham is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 44% lower. Barking And Dagenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, City And County Of The City Of London edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Barking and Dagenham
£369,084
City and County of the City of London
£660,000
Crime Rate
Barking and Dagenham
84.2
City and County of the City of London
573.4
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Barking and Dagenham
97.8%
City and County of the City of London
100.0%
Avg Download Speed
Barking and Dagenham
445.9
City and County of the City of London
62
EPC Rating
Barking and Dagenham
71.9
City and County of the City of London
72.9
Median Income
Barking and Dagenham
£33,123
City and County of the City of London
£40,915
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £369,084, Barking And Dagenham undercuts City And County Of The City Of London (£660,000) by around 44% on average house prices.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 4 years, City And County Of The City Of London prices grew faster — 74% vs 20%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in LondonBarking And Dagenham has a crime rate of 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 581% lower than City And County Of The City Of London at 573.4 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barking And Dagenham is violent-crime, while in City And County Of The City Of London it is other-theft.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Barking And Dagenham's most common crime is violent crime; in City And County Of The City Of London it's other theft.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonOf the 56 schools in Barking And Dagenham, 97.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In City And County Of The City Of London, which has 1 schools, the figure is 100%.
Barking and Dagenham School Inspection Breakdown
97.8% of 56 schools (44 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
City and County of the City of London School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 1 school (1 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Barking and Dagenham | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 56 | 1 |
| Primary | 44 | 1 |
| Secondary | 12 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 97.8% | 100% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Broadband in Barking And Dagenham averages 445.9 Mbps – ahead of City And County Of The City Of London's 62.0 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Barking And Dagenham and 10.9% in City And County Of The City Of London. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barking And Dagenham and 8.5% in City And County Of The City Of London.
Barking And Dagenham is the faster of the two by 619% on average download speed (446 vs 62 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Energy efficiency favours City And County Of The City Of London, scoring 72.9 on average (band C) compared to 71.9 (band C) in Barking And Dagenham. Estimated annual energy costs average £925 in Barking And Dagenham and £798 in City And County Of The City Of London. 66.2% of homes in Barking And Dagenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 77.2% in City And County Of The City Of London.
City And County Of The City Of London has more energy-efficient housing — 77.2% reach band C or above, vs 66.2% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £40,915.3 in City And County Of The City Of London and £33,122.7 in Barking And Dagenham. The median age is 35.5 in Barking And Dagenham and 36.6 in City And County Of The City Of London. Employment rates stand at 58.7% in Barking And Dagenham and 63.8% in City And County Of The City Of London. Owner-occupancy is 43.4% in Barking And Dagenham versus 27.7% in City And County Of The City Of London. Barking And Dagenham has a population of 218,236 and City And County Of The City Of London has 7,820.
| Indicator | Barking and Dagenham | City and County of the City of London |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 218,236 | 7,820 |
| Median Age | 35.5 | 36.6 |
| Median Household Income | £33,122.7 | £40,915.3 |
| Employment Rate | 58.7% | 63.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 43.4% | 27.7% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.6% | 58.4% |
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