Barking and Dagenham Demographic

Country: England|Region: London|District Type: London Borough

Latest official statistics for Barking and Dagenham

Barking and Dagenham is a vibrant and densely populated district typical of major urban centers in London, home to 232,747 residents with a density of 6,447 people per km². The area has seen a strong population rise of 24.4% over the last decade, and features a very young population, with a median age of 32.9 years (-7.8 above) the UK average.

Population232,747▲ 6,446 (2.8%)
Area36 km²
Density6,447
Median Age32.9-7.8 on UK avg age
Female118,56250.9%
Male114,18549.1%
Births3,4771.5%
Deaths1,1430.5%

Source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) – Mid-2024 population estimates for UK local authorities.

Population growth over 10 years: ▲ 24.4%
Religion share in Barking and Dagenham
Ethnic official statistics in Barking and Dagenham
EthnicShare
White
44.8%
Asian
25.9%
Black
21.4%
Mixed
4.3%
Other Group
3.6%
Total100%
Civil Status latest data in Barking and Dagenham
StatusShare
Married
42.8%
Never Married
41.8%
Divorced
8.1%
Widowed
4.4%
Separated
2.9%
Total100%
Tenure distribution in Barking and Dagenham
TenureShare
Owns
42.4%
Social Rented
31.5%
Private Rented
24.2%
Shared Ownership
1.7%
Rent Free
0.2%
Total100%
Disability distribution in Barking and Dagenham
DisabilityShare
Not Disabled
82.1%
Disabled Limited
8.9%
Disabled Lot
9%
Total100%