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House prices in Barking and Dagenham
Official UK HPI · to July 2026
House prices in Barking and Dagenham have risen sharply over the past year — up +5.3% to a typical £375,604, one of the larger 12-month gains recorded in the UK. Semi-detached property led the rise, with typical prices now at £494,567.
That's 38% above the UK average of £272,611.
Barking and Dagenham house price trend
“Real” adjusts every figure for inflation (ONS CPI) into today’s prices.
Neighbourhoods in Barking and Dagenham
Median sold price by postcode district · last 24 months · ≥30 sales. Click any district for its prices, streets and recent sales.
1885 monthly data points · source: UK House Price Index.
Prices by property type
- Detached £664,346 ▲ +6.7%
- Semi-detached £494,567 ▲ +6.9%
- Terraced £409,511 ▲ +6.0%
- Flat £251,856 ▲ +2.9%
Affordability
A typical home in Barking and Dagenham costs 9.8× local annual earnings (ONS, latest year). See how Barking and Dagenham ranks nationally →
Barking and Dagenham is the 66th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
Energy efficiency profile
Based on 78,253 Energy Performance Certificates lodged for properties in Barking and Dagenham.
- Most common rating D
- Rated A-C 48.1%
- Median floor area 71 m²
- Median annual energy cost £705
- Most common era England and Wales: 1930-1949
- Main heating fuel mains gas (not community)
Wondering how to improve a home's rating? Our guide ranks every common measure by cost and EPC points gained: how to improve your EPC rating →
Source: Energy performance of buildings data under the Open Government Licence.
Areas with similar house prices
- House prices in Croydon £390,041
- House prices in Newham £390,349
- House prices in Bexley £413,343
- House prices in Tower Hamlets £447,796
- House prices in Havering £448,648
- House prices in Sutton £452,654
- House prices in Greenwich £462,589
- House prices in Hillingdon £470,875
Frequently asked questions
- What's the average house price in Barking and Dagenham?
- The average house price in Barking and Dagenham is £375,604, based on the UK House Price Index (Land Registry + ONS) to July 2026.
- How have house prices in Barking and Dagenham changed over the last year?
- Average house prices in Barking and Dagenham have risen +5.3% over the last 12 months.
- How much does a house cost in Barking and Dagenham by property type?
- Latest average prices in Barking and Dagenham:
- detached homes: £664,346
- semi-detached homes: £494,567
- terraced homes: £409,511
- flats: £251,856
- Is Barking and Dagenham affordable compared with local earnings?
- A typical home in Barking and Dagenham costs 9.8× local annual earnings, per ONS workplace-based earnings data. See how Barking and Dagenham ranks nationally.
- Is Barking and Dagenham an expensive place to buy a home?
- The average home in Barking and Dagenham costs £375,604 — 38% more than the UK average of £272,611. Barking and Dagenham is the 66th least affordable of 317 UK areas we track.
- How much does a house survey cost in Barking and Dagenham?
- Surveyors price by property value, size and age. For a home around Barking and Dagenham's average of £375,604, expect roughly £500–£750 for a RICS Level 2 (Homebuyer) survey, or £850–£1,300 for a Level 3 Building Survey on older or unusual property. Our 2026 guide to house survey costs explains what each level covers.
- How much does it cost to sell a house in Barking and Dagenham?
- On a typical Barking and Dagenham sale at £375,604, high-street estate-agent commission (1.0–1.5% + VAT) comes to roughly £4,500–£6,800, with sale-side conveyancing adding £900–£1,800. Fixed-fee online agents (£999–£1,999) can cut that sharply. Our cost of selling guide itemises every fee — and how to negotiate the commission.
- How much does it cost to move home in Barking and Dagenham?
- Moving home in Barking and Dagenham typically involves conveyancing (~£900–£1,800 inc. VAT and searches), a survey if you're buying (~£400–£1,300 depending on level), and removals (~£400–£1,200 for a 2–3 bedroom move). See our full cost-of-moving-home guide for every line in the bill.
Compiled by Home Price Hub from official HM Land Registry and ONS open data, updated monthly — figures to , the latest UK House Price Index release. See how we source and calculate these figures.