Overview

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B&D Infographic, the data of the borough displayed with icons

 

Did you know that Barking and Dagenham has:

  • 222,308 residents - 10th smallest population in London
  • 57,215 under 16s - highest proportion in England and Wales
  • 145,426 16 to 64s - 10th lowest proportion in London
  • 19,667 over 65’s – 5th lowest proportion in London
  • 34 average age - lower than London average (36)
  • 63.5 male healthy life expectancy - below London average (63.9)
  • 63.5 female healthy life expectancy - below London average (64.0)
  • 47.2 average attainment 8 score per pupil (GCSE) - below London average (50.8)
  • 9.8% have no qualifications – 2nd highest in London
  • 66.7 births per 1,000 women of childbearing age – 2nd highest in the country
  • 88.7 crimes per 1,000 people – below London average (105.3)
  • 14.5 domestic abuse offences per 1,000 people - highest in London
  • £362,000 average house price - lowest in London
  • 6.7% unemployment – 6th highest in the country
  • 67.0% employment – 3rd lowest in London
  • 10.6% Universal Credit claimants in employment – 3rd highest in the country
  • 69.1% Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic population – 10th highest in the country
  • 29.3% obesity amongst children in Year 6 – 4th highest in the country
  • 3.8% NEET and Not Known - below London average (3.9%)

Infographic - LBBD did you know? (PDF, 120.73 KB)