Barking and Dagenham vs East Tilbury
Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.3 miles apart.
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
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in LondonAt £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
Safest in LondonBarking 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.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in LondonSchool 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
| Metric | Barking and Dagenham | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 56 | 1 |
| Primary | 44 | 1 |
| Secondary | 12 | 0 |
| % Top two bands | 97.8% | 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.
| Indicator | Barking and Dagenham | East Tilbury |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 218,236 | 5,751 |
| Median Age | 35.5 | 38.5 |
| Median Household Income | £33,122.7 | £35,318 |
| Employment Rate | 58.7% | 63% |
| Owner Occupied | 43.4% | 63.3% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 38.6% | 26.2% |
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