Where is Barking and Dagenham?
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is located in the East of London, neighbouring Havering and Redbridge to the north, Newham to the south-west and Tower Hamlets to the south. The borough’s eponymous town centre lies around twenty miles from Charing Cross, whilst Barking Abbey can be found just four miles from Canary Wharf – easily accessible by way of the A13 or overground train services.
Areas in Barking and Dagenham
Barking & Dagenham has changed dramatically since its inception as a metropolitan borough back in 1965. With new developments springing up all across this vibrant part of east London, there are plenty of great areas for prospective home buyers to explore here including:
Alibon Estates – This modern neighbourhood is located in the northwest of Barking & Dagenham and offers a great range of family homes, from starter properties to spacious four-bedroom houses.
Becontree – One of the largest council estates in Europe, Becontree was built during the 1920s and 30s to provide much-needed social housing for Londoners. Today, this vibrant community offers plenty of affordable property options as well as some top schools and excellent transport links into central London.
Chapel End – A popular choice for young professionals and families, Chapel End is situated close to Barking town centre and benefits from good local amenities as well as easy access to Docklands Light Railway (DLR) services.
Goodmayes – A well-established suburb with a wide variety of housing options, Goodmayes is ideal for those who want to be close to central London but enjoy the benefits of living in a quieter area.
Faircross – Faircross is a largely residential area close to Barking town centre and offers a selection of Victorian terraced homes and flats.
Becontree – Becontree offers families the chance to live in spacious period properties with gardens, while still being within easy reach of central London via bus links.
Universities in Barking and Dagenham
There are several universities and colleges in Barking and Dagenham offering a range of higher education programmes.
The universities in the borough include:
Barking & Dagenham College – This further education college offers courses including business, media and graphic design, IT, computing, hospitality management, catering, and professional cookery.
University of East London – The University of East London (UEL) is a modern university that has campuses in Barking and Dagenham, as well as Stratford.
Barking College – Located on the edge of Barking, this college offers vocational courses to around 2000 students every year.
Top Schools in Barking and Dagenham
The borough is home to a number of schools that achieved good or outstanding Ofsted ratings in 2013. These include:
Little Ilford School – This primary school in Manor Park has been rated as “outstanding” by Ofsted and has a reputation for being highly inclusive.
Eastbury Comprehensive School – This secondary school in East London has been rated as “good” by Ofsted and has a reputation for academic excellence, especially in the fields of science and humanities.
Barking Abbey School – This mixed comprehensive school achieves excellent results at both GCSE and A-Level.
Dagenham Heathway School – This secondary school in Dagenham was also rated as “good” by Ofsted in 2013.
Eastbrook School – This mixed secondary school has also been rated as “good” by Ofsted, and it achieved its highest ever GCSE results in 2014.
Population of Barking and Dagenham
The population of Barking and Dagenham is just over 176,000 people, making it the eighth most populous borough in London.
