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Barking and Dagenham vs East Tilbury

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.

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The verdict

East Tilbury is the more affordable option, with average house prices around 5% lower. Barking And Dagenham has the lower crime rate of the two.

Avg House Price

Barking and Dagenham

£369,084

East Tilbury

£351,611

Crime Rate

Barking and Dagenham

84.2

East Tilbury

84.7

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barking and Dagenham

97.8%

East Tilbury

N/A

Avg Download Speed

Barking and Dagenham

445.9

East Tilbury

391.1

EPC Rating

Barking and Dagenham

71.9

East Tilbury

69.8

Median Income

Barking and Dagenham

£33,123

East Tilbury

£35,318

At £351,611, East Tilbury undercuts Barking And Dagenham (£369,084) by around 5% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barking And Dagenham is a flat at £234,876, while in East Tilbury it is a flat at £160,000.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 47% pricier in Barking And Dagenham (£234,876 vs £160,000).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, East Tilbury prices grew faster — 40% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

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Barking And Dagenham has a crime rate of 84.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 1% lower than East Tilbury at 84.7 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barking And Dagenham is violent-crime, while in East Tilbury it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.

School quality data is not fully available for both Barking And Dagenham and East Tilbury. Barking And Dagenham has 56 schools and East Tilbury has 1 schools.

Barking and Dagenham School Inspection Breakdown

97.8% of 56 schools (44 primary, 12 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

East Tilbury School Inspection Breakdown

MetricBarking and DagenhamEast Tilbury
Total Schools561
Primary441
Secondary120
% Top two bands97.8%N/A

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Barking And Dagenham averages 445.9 Mbps – ahead of East Tilbury's 391.1 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Barking And Dagenham and 89.8% in East Tilbury. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barking And Dagenham and 75.4% in East Tilbury.

Barking And Dagenham is the faster of the two by 14% on average download speed (446 vs 391 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barking And Dagenham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while East Tilbury averages 69.8 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £925 in Barking And Dagenham and £1,043 in East Tilbury. 66.2% of homes in Barking And Dagenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 61.9% in East Tilbury.

Barking And Dagenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 61.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,318 in East Tilbury and £33,122.7 in Barking And Dagenham. The median age is 35.5 in Barking And Dagenham and 38.5 in East Tilbury. Owner-occupancy is 43.4% in Barking And Dagenham versus 63.3% in East Tilbury. Employment rates stand at 58.7% in Barking And Dagenham and 63% in East Tilbury.

IndicatorBarking and DagenhamEast Tilbury
Population218,2365,751
Median Age35.538.5
Median Household Income£33,122.7£35,318
Employment Rate58.7%63%
Owner Occupied43.4%63.3%
Degree-Level Qualified38.6%26.2%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barking And Dagenham and East Tilbury?
Barking And Dagenham and East Tilbury are approximately 13.3 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barking And Dagenham or East Tilbury?
East Tilbury is cheaper, with an average house price of £351,611.
Is Barking And Dagenham or East Tilbury safer?
Barking And Dagenham has the lower crime rate at 84.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barking And Dagenham or East Tilbury?
Complete school rating data is not available for both towns.
Which has faster broadband, Barking And Dagenham or East Tilbury?
Barking And Dagenham has faster average broadband at 445.9 Mbps.

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