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Barking and Dagenham vs Gravesend

Which is better to live in? Distance: 13.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

When it comes to cost of living, Gravesend wins on house prices with a 1% gap. For families, Barking And Dagenham edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barking and Dagenham

£369,084

Gravesend

£366,729

Crime Rate

Barking and Dagenham

84.2

Gravesend

N/A

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barking and Dagenham

97.8%

Gravesend

91.7%

Avg Download Speed

Barking and Dagenham

445.9

Gravesend

436.9

EPC Rating

Barking and Dagenham

71.9

Gravesend

69.5

Median Income

Barking and Dagenham

£33,123

Gravesend

£30,996

At £366,729, Gravesend undercuts Barking And Dagenham (£369,084) by around 1% on average house prices. The most affordable entry point in Barking And Dagenham is a flat at £234,876, while in Gravesend it is a flat at £171,751.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: flat homes are 37% pricier in Barking And Dagenham (£234,876 vs £171,751).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Gravesend prices grew faster — 25% vs 20%.

Crime & Safety

Safest in London

Crime rate data is not available for both Barking And Dagenham and Gravesend at this time.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

Of the 56 schools in Barking And Dagenham, 97.8% are in the top two inspection bands. In Gravesend, which has 15 schools, the figure is 91.7%.

Barking and Dagenham School Inspection Breakdown

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

Gravesend School Inspection Breakdown

91.7% of 15 schools (10 primary, 5 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarking and DagenhamGravesend
Total Schools5615
Primary4410
Secondary125
% Top two bands97.8%91.7%

Broadband & Connectivity

Broadband in Barking And Dagenham averages 445.9 Mbps – ahead of Gravesend's 436.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Barking And Dagenham and 97.7% in Gravesend. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barking And Dagenham and 82.4% in Gravesend.

Barking And Dagenham is the faster of the two by 2% on average download speed (446 vs 437 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

Energy efficiency favours Barking And Dagenham, scoring 71.9 on average (band C) compared to 69.5 (band C) in Gravesend. Estimated annual energy costs average £925 in Barking And Dagenham and £1,139 in Gravesend. 66.2% of homes in Barking And Dagenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 59.1% in Gravesend.

Barking And Dagenham has more energy-efficient housing — 66.2% reach band C or above, vs 59.1% in the other.

Demographics & Economy

Median household income is £33,122.7 in Barking And Dagenham and £30,996 in Gravesend. The median age is 35.5 in Barking And Dagenham and 41.6 in Gravesend. Employment rates stand at 58.7% in Barking And Dagenham and 58.8% in Gravesend. Owner-occupancy is 43.4% in Barking And Dagenham versus 62.2% in Gravesend. Barking And Dagenham has a population of 218,236 and Gravesend has 57,553.

IndicatorBarking and DagenhamGravesend
Population218,23657,553
Median Age35.541.6
Median Household Income£33,122.7£30,996
Employment Rate58.7%58.8%
Owner Occupied43.4%62.2%
Degree-Level Qualified38.6%26.7%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barking And Dagenham and Gravesend?
Barking And Dagenham and Gravesend are approximately 13.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barking And Dagenham or Gravesend?
Gravesend is cheaper, with an average house price of £366,729.
Is Barking And Dagenham or Gravesend safer?
Crime rate data is not available for both towns at this time.
Which has better schools, Barking And Dagenham or Gravesend?
Barking And Dagenham has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 97.8%.
Which has faster broadband, Barking And Dagenham or Gravesend?
Barking And Dagenham has faster average broadband at 445.9 Mbps.

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