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Did you know that Barking and Dagenham has:

• Did you know that Barking and Dagenham has:
• 238,295 residents - 10th smallest population in London
• 57,831 under 16s - highest proportion in England and Wales
• 159,944 16 to 64s - 13th lowest proportion in London
• 20,520 over 65’s – 3rd lowest proportion in England and Wales
• 33 average age - lower than London average (36)
• 59.6 male healthy life expectancy - below London average (62.9)
• 59.0 female healthy life expectancy - below London average (62.9)
• 48.8 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) - below London average (50.7)
• 6.7% have no qualifications – above London average (5.2%)
• 65.6 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age – 2nd highest in the country
• 85.1 crimes per 1,000 people – below London average (100.6)
• 14.9 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - highest in London
• £376,000 average house price - lowest in London
• 8.2% unemployment – 2nd highest in the country
• 69.3% employment – 4th lowest in London
• 12.0% Universal Credit claimants in employment – 2nd highest in the country
• 69.1% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population – 10th highest in the country
• 28.3% obesity amongst children in Year 6 – 8th highest in the country
• 3.2% NEET and Not Known – same as London average

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