Barking and Dagenham: population and statistics
Barking and Dagenham has a population of 238,295 (2025) across 36.1 km², or 6,601 people per km². It ranks 91 of 361 local authorities by population. Its population is growing: +15.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 238,295 residents
- 36.1 km²
- 6,601 people/km²
Barking and Dagenham in numbers
Population of Barking and Dagenham over time
Barking and Dagenham had 206,450 residents in 2015 and 238,295 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 219,227 |
| 2021 | 218,714 |
| 2022 | 221,769 |
| 2023 | 227,908 |
| 2024 | 234,866 |
| 2025 | 238,295 |
All indicators for Barking and Dagenham
Value for the area, then the regional average and the UK median (for counts: regional and UK totals). The gauge places the area between the lowest and highest value in the UK.
Population
| Indicator | Barking and Dagenham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of residents aged 65 and over (2025) | 8.6% | 12.6% | 20.4% | ranked 359 of 361 | |
| Share of residents aged under 16 (2025) | 24.3% | 17.8% | 17.4% | ranked 1 of 361 |
Housing
| Indicator | Barking and Dagenham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (Council Tax stock) (2026) | 82,480 dwellings | 3,863,730 | 27,429,300 | ranked 116 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built before 1940 (2026) | 53.4% | 50.9% | 31.6% | ranked 24 of 318 | |
| Dwellings built since 2000 (2026) | 21.0% | 18.5% | 18.1% | ranked 102 of 318 | |
| Households (Census 2021) (2021) | 73,902 households | 111,538 | 61,440 | ranked 120 of 318 | |
| Households living in a house or bungalow (2021) | 68.8% | 47.1% | 84.7% | ranked 273 of 318 | |
| Households living in a flat or maisonette (2021) | 31.1% | 52.8% | 14.8% | ranked 46 of 318 | |
| Owner-occupied households (incl. shared ownership) (2021) | 44.1% | 47.2% | 67.3% | ranked 301 of 318 | |
| Households renting privately (2021) | 24.2% | 29.9% | 17.6% | ranked 59 of 318 | |
| Households in social housing (2021) | 31.5% | 22.7% | 14.3% | ranked 7 of 318 | |
| Average house price (2026) | £375,604 | £555,175 | £272,474 | ranked 87 of 360 | |
| House price change over 12 months (2026) | 5.3% | −2.8% | 2.2% | ranked 57 of 360 |
Energy
| Indicator | Barking and Dagenham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without central heating (2021) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.2% | ranked 32 of 318 | |
| Households heated by mains gas only (2021) | 71.1% | 70.7% | 76.7% | ranked 230 of 318 | |
| Households heated by electricity only (2021) | 12.4% | 12.6% | 7.8% | ranked 32 of 318 | |
| Households heated by oil only (2021) | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | ranked 246 of 318 |
Economy
| Indicator | Barking and Dagenham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business sites (local units) (2026) | 9,570 sites | 611,345 | 3,232,440 | ranked 101 of 361 | |
| Business sites per 1,000 residents (2026) | 40.2 per 1,000 | 67.0 per 1,000 | 44.4 per 1,000 | ranked 233 of 361 | |
| Registered businesses (enterprises) (2026) | 8,540 businesses | 552,505 | 2,786,975 | ranked 97 of 361 | |
| Median annual pay, full-time residents (gross) (2025) | £38,467 | £46,514 | £38,490 | ranked 176 of 348 |
Jobs
| Indicator | Barking and Dagenham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate, aged 16-64 (2025-2026) | 69.3% | 74.7% | 76.3% | ranked 309 of 347 | |
| Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64 (2026) | 7.4% | 5.5% | 3.2% | ranked 2 of 361 |
Transport
| Indicator | Barking and Dagenham | London | UK | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households without a car or van (2021) | 34.8% | 41.3% | 18.5% | ranked 26 of 318 |
Key points
Among the 33 local authorities in London, Barking and Dagenham ranks 23 by population.
Share of residents aged under 16: 24.3% in Barking and Dagenham, compared with an average of 17.8% in London and 17.7% across the UK.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: 7.4% in Barking and Dagenham, compared with an average of 5.5% in London and 3.8% across the UK.
Largest business sector: Construction, with 22.2% of the area's business sites.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in London for “Share of residents aged under 16”.
- Number 1 in London for “House price change over 12 months”.
- “Share of residents aged under 16”: higher than in 100% of local authorities.
- “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64”: higher than in 99% of local authorities.
- “Households in social housing”: higher than in 98% of local authorities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,056 football pitches.
- 23.2 times denser than the UK average.
Business sectors: Barking and Dagenham
Share of each sector in total business sites; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than across the UK.
- Construction22.2% ×1.8
- Wholesale and retail trade19.5% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services9.2% ×1.1
- Transport and storage8.4% ×2.0
- Professional, scientific and technical8.1% ×0.6
- Health and social work5.7% ×1.0
- Accommodation and food services5.3% ×0.8
- Information and communication4.8% ×0.8
Where is Barking and Dagenham?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham has 238,295 residents (2025), ranking 91 of 361 local authorities.
How big is Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham covers 36.1 km², with a density of 6,601 people per km².
Is the population of Barking and Dagenham growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Barking and Dagenham went from 206,450 to 238,295, a change of +15.4%.
Where is Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham is in London (region). Latitude 51.536, longitude 0.079.
Share of residents aged under 16: what is the figure for Barking and Dagenham?
In Barking and Dagenham, “Share of residents aged under 16” stands at 24.3% (2025), ranking 1 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 17.4%.
Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64: what is the figure for Barking and Dagenham?
In Barking and Dagenham, “Out-of-work benefit claimants, share of residents aged 16-64” stands at 7.4% (2026), ranking 2 of 361 local authorities; the UK median is 3.2%.
Which local authorities border Barking and Dagenham?
The nearest to Barking and Dagenham are Redbridge (2.5 km), Newham (3.8 km), Tower Hamlets (6.6 km), Greenwich (8.3 km), Waltham Forest (8.9 km).