London Area Guides
Our area guide to Barking gives you a quick overview of the neighbourhood from its properties, public parks, local schools, council tax, public transport links to shopping and going out.
Postcodes covered by this area guide include IG11
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Property Types & Architecture
Nine miles east of central London Barking was once a thriving fishing port until the mid-19th Century. Expansion during the 20's and 30's brought a good supply of larger homes to the area as well as smaller Victorian terraces closer to the town centre. Today, however, Barking is a town in the midst of change with an imaginative town centre scheme bringing architecturally designed brightly coloured flats as well as a 20 year plan to build thousands of homes and community facilities on Barking's 430-acre Riverside site.
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Shopping & Entertainment
Barking hosts a general market from Tuesdays through to Saturdays to pick up some essentials, however for a more comprehensive high street shopping experience, head to nearby Lakeside shopping centre in West Thurrock or Westfield Stratford City, where a great range of eateries can also be found. Barking's Broadway Theatre is a performing arts centre and theatre and hosts a great range of plays, dance, music and drama for all ages. For those looking to take in a cultural experience Eastbury Manor (a National Trust property) is a great day out.
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Parks & Commons
Barking has two fine parks —recently renovated Barking Park boasts a half-mile long lake and offers boating and bowls plus a miniature railway. Mayesbrook Park has two large lakes surrounded by woodland, creating a local nature reserve, plus football, cricket and baseball pitches and an outdoor gym.
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Who lives here?
Barking has always been an area that has attracted families and it is now also attracting first-time buyers and renters who can commute to jobs in the City and Canary Wharf easily with great transport links.
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Schools in Barking & Exam Results
Schools in Barking fall under the Newham Local Education Authority. Below is a comprehensive list of public schools in Barking by type, together with full school details and the latest exam results.
Local schools within Barking
Barking Council Tax Rates
Council Tax is worked out by your local council who sets the Council Tax rates for each year. Your property postcode will determine which council you will need to pay. There are currently 3 councils covering the Barking area.
Council tax rates for each Local Authority
| Council | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
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| Barking and Dagenham | £1,078 | £1,258 | £1,437 | £1,617 | £1,976 | £2,335 | £2,695 | £3,234 |
| Newham | £922 | £1,076 | £1,230 | £1,383 | £1,691 | £1,998 | £2,305 | £2,767 |
| Redbridge | £1,127 | £1,314 | £1,502 | £1,690 | £2,066 | £2,441 | £2,817 | £3,380 |
| English Averages | £1,114 | £1,300 | £1,486 | £1,671 | £2,043 | £2,414 | £2,786 | £3,343 |
How much will I have to pay?
Each year, every local authority will set a rate of council tax for each valuation band. The amount you have to pay depends on the value of your property and the current rates for your local council. Not everyone will have to pay the full amount of council tax. There are three ways in which your council tax bill may be reduced.
Reductions in council tax
- Reduction scheme for disabled people
- Discounts (i.e. If only one person lives in a property they will get a 25% discount on the council tax bill)
- Council tax benefit and second adult rebate
Learn more about council tax at HM Revenue & Customs
Barking Local Authorities
Barking is is represented by Barking and Dagenham Council, Newham Council, Redbridge Counci. which holds the responsibility for delivering services in your area.
Council responsibilities
The council is responsible for all council services and duties, which include Social Services, housing, education and planning. If you’ve a specific question for this council, please visit their website to get contact details for key departments.
Barking and Dagenham Council Website
Newham Council Website
Redbridge Council Website
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