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Barking and Dagenham vs Goff's Oak

Which is better to live in? Distance: 14.5 miles apart.

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The verdict

Overall, Barking And Dagenham offers lower property prices by roughly 16%. Goff's Oak has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Goff's Oak edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barking and Dagenham

£369,084

Goff's Oak

£441,723

Crime Rate

Barking and Dagenham

84.2

Goff's Oak

69.9

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barking and Dagenham

97.8%

Goff's Oak

100.0%

Avg Download Speed

Barking and Dagenham

445.9

Goff's Oak

446.1

EPC Rating

Barking and Dagenham

71.9

Goff's Oak

70.4

Median Income

Barking and Dagenham

£33,123

Goff's Oak

£34,734

The average house price in Barking And Dagenham is £369,084, which is 16% less than Goff's Oak at £441,723. The most affordable entry point in Barking And Dagenham is a flat at £234,876, while in Goff's Oak it is a flat at £233,653.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: detached homes are 25% pricier in Goff's Oak (£641,500 vs £484,312).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Goff's Oak prices grew faster — 24% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

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Crime is lower in Goff's Oak (69.9 per 1,000) compared to Barking And Dagenham (84.2 per 1,000), a 20% difference. The most common crime category in Barking And Dagenham is violent-crime, while in Goff's Oak it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

Goff's Oak has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 97.8% in Barking And Dagenham. Barking And Dagenham has 56 schools in total, while Goff's Oak has 2.

Barking and Dagenham School Inspection Breakdown

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

Goff's Oak School Inspection Breakdown

100% of 2 schools (2 primary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarking and DagenhamGoff's Oak
Total Schools562
Primary442
Secondary120
% Top two bands97.8%100%

Broadband & Connectivity

Goff's Oak offers faster average downloads at 446.1 Mbps, compared to 445.9 Mbps in Barking And Dagenham. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Barking And Dagenham and 94.3% in Goff's Oak. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barking And Dagenham and 86.8% in Goff's Oak.

Goff's Oak is the faster of the two by 0% on average download speed (446 vs 446 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Homes in Barking And Dagenham are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 71.9 (band C) versus 70.4 (band C) in Goff's Oak. Estimated annual energy costs average £925 in Barking And Dagenham and £1,064 in Goff's Oak. 66.2% of homes in Barking And Dagenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Goff's Oak.

Barking And Dagenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 64.6% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £34,733.5 in Goff's Oak and £33,122.7 in Barking And Dagenham. The median age is 35.5 in Barking And Dagenham and 40.8 in Goff's Oak. Employment rates stand at 58.7% in Barking And Dagenham and 58.3% in Goff's Oak. Owner-occupancy is 43.4% in Barking And Dagenham versus 60.5% in Goff's Oak.

IndicatorBarking and DagenhamGoff's Oak
Population218,2363,976
Median Age35.540.8
Median Household Income£33,122.7£34,733.5
Employment Rate58.7%58.3%
Owner Occupied43.4%60.5%
Degree-Level Qualified38.6%31.8%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barking And Dagenham and Goff's Oak?
Barking And Dagenham and Goff's Oak are approximately 14.5 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barking And Dagenham or Goff's Oak?
Barking And Dagenham is cheaper, with an average house price of £369,084.
Is Barking And Dagenham or Goff's Oak safer?
Goff's Oak has the lower crime rate at 69.9 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barking And Dagenham or Goff's Oak?
Goff's Oak has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 100%.
Which has faster broadband, Barking And Dagenham or Goff's Oak?
Goff's Oak has faster average broadband at 446.1 Mbps.

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