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Barking and Dagenham vs Redbridge

Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.4 miles apart.

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The verdict

Property in Barking And Dagenham is about 24% cheaper on average. Redbridge has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Redbridge edges ahead on school quality.

Avg House Price

Barking and Dagenham

£369,084

Redbridge

£483,023

Crime Rate

Barking and Dagenham

84.2

Redbridge

73.8

Top-Two School Inspection Bands

Barking and Dagenham

97.8%

Redbridge

98.1%

Avg Download Speed

Barking and Dagenham

445.9

Redbridge

474.4

EPC Rating

Barking and Dagenham

71.9

Redbridge

71.3

Median Income

Barking and Dagenham

£33,123

Redbridge

£37,027

Buyers will find Barking And Dagenham more wallet-friendly, where the average price is £369,084 versus £483,023 in Redbridge. The most affordable entry point in Barking And Dagenham is a flat at £234,876, while in Redbridge it is a flat at £231,124.

Average Price by Property Type (2025)

Biggest gap: semi-detached homes are 35% pricier in Redbridge (£658,138 vs £425,758).

Price Trend (11 Years)

Over the last 9 years, Barking And Dagenham prices grew faster — 20% vs -10%.

Crime & Safety

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With 73.8 offences per 1,000 people, Redbridge is the safer of the two – 14% lower than Barking And Dagenham's 84.2 per 1,000. The most common crime category in Barking And Dagenham is violent-crime, while in Redbridge it is violent-crime.

Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)

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

School quality favours Redbridge: 98.1% of its schools are in the top two inspection bands, compared with 97.8% in Barking And Dagenham.

Barking and Dagenham School Inspection Breakdown

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

Redbridge School Inspection Breakdown

98.1% of 71 schools (53 primary, 18 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.

MetricBarking and DagenhamRedbridge
Total Schools5671
Primary4453
Secondary1218
% Top two bands97.8%98.1%

Broadband & Connectivity

Internet users in Redbridge enjoy 474.4 Mbps on average, while Barking And Dagenham lags behind at 445.9 Mbps. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 95.2% of premises in Barking And Dagenham and 97.2% in Redbridge. Gigabit availability stands at 87.4% in Barking And Dagenham and 94% in Redbridge.

Redbridge is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (474 vs 446 Mbps).

Energy Efficiency & Running Costs

The average EPC rating in Barking And Dagenham is band C (score 71.9), ahead of Redbridge's band C (score 71.3). Estimated annual energy costs average £925 in Barking And Dagenham and £1,018 in Redbridge. 66.2% of homes in Barking And Dagenham have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 64.6% in Redbridge.

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

Demographics & Economy

Barking And Dagenham has a population of 218,236 while Redbridge has 308,268. Median household income is £37,027 in Redbridge and £33,122.7 in Barking And Dagenham. The median age is 35.5 in Barking And Dagenham and 37.9 in Redbridge. Employment rates stand at 58.7% in Barking And Dagenham and 58.5% in Redbridge.

IndicatorBarking and DagenhamRedbridge
Population218,236308,268
Median Age35.537.9
Median Household Income£33,122.7£37,027
Employment Rate58.7%58.5%
Owner Occupied43.4%57.1%
Degree-Level Qualified38.6%42.4%

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

How far apart are Barking And Dagenham and Redbridge?
Barking And Dagenham and Redbridge are approximately 3.4 miles apart as the crow flies.
Which is cheaper to buy a house in, Barking And Dagenham or Redbridge?
Barking And Dagenham is cheaper, with an average house price of £369,084.
Is Barking And Dagenham or Redbridge safer?
Redbridge has the lower crime rate at 73.8 per 1,000 residents.
Which has better schools, Barking And Dagenham or Redbridge?
Redbridge has the higher share of schools in the top two inspection bands at 98.1%.
Which has faster broadband, Barking And Dagenham or Redbridge?
Redbridge has faster average broadband at 474.4 Mbps.

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