Dagenham

Population

113,408

Crime per 1,000 residents

285

Schools

24

Parks

12

Stations

5

GP practices

38

All amenities available within a 1 mile radius.

Overview

Dagenham is an East London town within Barking and Dagenham, historically known for manufacturing and now offering suburban housing and regeneration areas. It has District line and rail connections.

Vibe and lifestyle

Practical, affordable and residential with an outer-London feel. Popular with families, commuters and buyers looking for lower housing costs.

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Safety and crime trends

32,264 crimes were recorded between 2024-04 and 2025-01, spanning 10 months of data. The category breakdown helps show whether activity is concentrated in a few offence types or spread across a broader mix of incidents.

Most recorded categories:Violent Crime (10,784) Anti Social Behaviour (5,229) Vehicle Crime (3,209) Shoplifting (2,306) Other Theft (2,115)

Families, schools and healthcare

The local education footprint includes 24 schools (18 primary, 6 secondary and 0 special schools), alongside 38 GP practices. Taken together, these figures provide a useful signal of how well the area serves both families and routine healthcare needs.

School outcomes:Good: 19Outstanding: 2Not Inspected: 2Requires Improvement: 1

Population and property context

Census data indicates a resident population of 113,408 across 43,222 occupied households. In the housing market, the average recorded sale price sits around £351,224, based on 3,172 transactions, giving a broad indication of local affordability and market activity.

Everyday convenience and connectivity

For everyday life, the area includes 13 supermarkets, 5 transport stations, 12 parks and 6 gyms. EV infrastructure is represented by 5 charging stations, helping round out a picture of convenience, mobility and leisure access.