Havering vs Barking and Dagenham
A side-by-side comparison of two popular UK areas based on official data.
| Metric | Havering | Barking and Dagenham |
|---|---|---|
| Region | London | London |
| Type | Borough | Borough |
| Median price | £440k | £375k |
| Price change (YoY) | 0.6% | 2.7% |
| Crime per 1,000 | 59 | 93 |
| Schools | 92 | 68 |
| Good/Outstanding | 89 | 65 |
| Transport | Excellent | Excellent |
| Population | 262,250 | 210,879 |
Havering
Essex-bordering outer London borough with a suburban character and lower prices.
View full area guide →Barking and Dagenham
Affordable East London borough with major regeneration and Elizabeth Line access.
View full area guide →Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Havering or Barking and Dagenham?
Barking and Dagenham is more affordable with a median house price of £375k, compared to £440k in Havering.
Is Havering or Barking and Dagenham safer?
Havering has a lower crime rate at 59 per 1,000 residents, compared to 93 per 1,000 in Barking and Dagenham. Crime data is from Police.uk.
Which has better schools, Havering or Barking and Dagenham?
Havering has a higher proportion of Good or Outstanding schools at 97%, compared to 96% in Barking and Dagenham. Ratings are from Ofsted.
Should I live in Havering or Barking and Dagenham?
It depends on your priorities. Havering offers £440k median prices with excellent transport, while Barking and Dagenham has £375k median prices with excellent transport. Compare the full data to decide which suits your needs.