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Barking and Dagenham vs Enfield

Which is better to live in? Distance: 11.0 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Barking And Dagenham wins on house prices with a 23% gap. Barking And Dagenham has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Enfield edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barking and Dagenham

£369,084

Enfield

£481,868

Crime Rate

Barking and Dagenham

84.2

Enfield

85.6

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barking and Dagenham

97.8%

Enfield

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barking and Dagenham

445.9

Enfield

445

EPC Rating

Barking and Dagenham

71.9

Enfield

69

Median Income

Barking and Dagenham

£33,123

Enfield

£35,383

Property in Enfield commands an average of £481,868, compared with £369,084 in Barking And Dagenham – a difference of 23%. The most affordable entry point in Barking And Dagenham is a flat at £234,876, while in Enfield it is a flat at £300,450.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 42% pricier in Enfield (£838,102 vs £484,312).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barking And Dagenham prices grew faster — 20% vs -14%.

Crime & Safety

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Residents of Barking And Dagenham experience less crime overall, with a rate of 84.2 per 1,000 versus 85.6 per 1,000 in Enfield. The most common crime category in Barking And Dagenham is violent-crime, while in Enfield it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Families may prefer Enfield, where 100% of schools are in the top two inspection bands versus 97.8% in Barking And Dagenham. There are 56 schools in Barking And Dagenham and 89 in Enfield.

Barking and Dagenham School Inspection Breakdown

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

Enfield School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 89 schools (68 primary, 21 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarking and DagenhamEnfield
Total Schools5689
Primary4468
Secondary1221
% Top two bands97.8%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Average broadband speeds are 445.9 Mbps in Barking And Dagenham and 445.0 Mbps in Enfield. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Barking And Dagenham and 96.8% in Enfield. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barking And Dagenham and 86.6% in Enfield.

Barking And Dagenham is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (446 vs 445 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Barking And Dagenham leads on energy efficiency with an average EPC score of 71.9 (C), while Enfield averages 69 (C). Estimated annual energy costs average £925 in Barking And Dagenham and £1,064 in Enfield. 66.2% of homes in Barking And Dagenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 58.9% in Enfield.

Barking And Dagenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 58.9% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £35,383 in Enfield and £33,122.7 in Barking And Dagenham. The median age is 35.5 in Barking And Dagenham and 39.3 in Enfield. Owner-occupancy is 43.4% in Barking And Dagenham versus 52.4% in Enfield. Employment rates stand at 58.7% in Barking And Dagenham and 55.9% in Enfield.

IndicatorBarking and DagenhamEnfield
Population218,236329,822
Median Age35.539.3
Median Household Income£33,122.7£35,383
Employment Rate58.7%55.9%
Owner Occupied43.4%52.4%
Degree-Level Qualified38.6%36.3%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barking And Dagenham and Enfield?
Barking And Dagenham and Enfield are approximately 11.0 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barking And Dagenham or Enfield?
Barking And Dagenham is cheaper, with an average house price of £369,084.
Is Barking And Dagenham or Enfield safer?
Barking And Dagenham has the lower crime rate at 84.2 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barking And Dagenham or Enfield?
Enfield has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barking And Dagenham or Enfield?
Barking And Dagenham has faster average broadband at 445.9 Mbps.

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