This area is in a working class neighbourhood popular with families
National politics
Barking Borough is represented by the Labour party.
National (General) Election 2019
This location falls within the parliamentary constituency of Barking Borough, represented by the Labour MP, Margaret Hodge. At the last general election Labour won control with a majority of 15,427 votes over Conservative. A breakdown of voting at the last election is shown above.
Population
- 1662 people living in the immediate local area as of the most recent census
The most recent data we have available indicates that this area is very densely populated, with 1662 people living in the neighbourhood.
While population density on its own doesn't mean a huge deal, a very densely populated area might mean that you're more likely to experience issues like noise or congestion caused by local traffic. However, it also might mean that key services and facilities are more accessible, located where the largest number of people can reach them.
Average age of local residents
- Slightly younger than the National average of 39
Population breakdown by age range
Popularity with families
- Popular with young families
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This area is popular with young families. The majority of people living here are single.
Income
- Average household income is much higher than the National average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income much higher than the National average.
Deprivation
- This particular area is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Barking and Dagenham is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.
Industry of employment
- Most popular sectors: Retail, Transport and Communications, and Property
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Typical industries in which local people are employed include Retail, Transport and Communications, and Property
Travel to work
- Most popular travel methods: Car and Light Rail
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Most people travel to their workplace by Car (52%) and Light Rail (15%)
Local politics
Barking Borough is represented by the Labour party.
Local elections
Locally, this area falls under the responsibility of Barking and Dagenham, which is controlled by the Labour party. At a county level, Greater London Authority provide some services.
Average age of local residents
- Around the Redbridge Locality average of 35
Population breakdown by age range
Income
- Average household income is slightly lower than the Redbridge Locality average
Deprivation indices indicate this is generally a less affluent area. At the same time, local households have an income slightly lower than the Redbridge Locality average.
Deprivation
- This particular area area scores worse than Redbridge in official government statistics reflecting household income, employment, health and access to opportunities
Data released by the government each year indicates that this part of Barking and Dagenham is, statistically, one of poorer scoring areas when it comes to official government deprivation figures
This information is modelled on the Indices of Multiple Deprivation, a national dataset compiled by the department for Communities and Local Government. This ranks neighbourhoods from ‘best’ to ‘worst’ across a number of criteria including access to employment, life expectancy, income and health. While this might be a simplistic way of viewing things, there is a strong relationship between an area’s IMD ranking and its desirability as a place to live.