A guide to living in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Average location score
Average location score
Excellent
36%
Very Good
32%
Average
20%
Disappointing
9%
Very poor
4%
Best places to live in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
How is ranking calculated?HomeViews Top Rated Development ranking takes into account the Star Rating and the amount of verified reviews over the past 12 months.
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Abbeville Apartments, IG11
By Grainger
3.92
(68 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 18 in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Apo Barking, IG11
By Apo
4.39
(101 reviews)
£1,250-£1,635 pcm
Studios, 1, 2 beds
Ranked 2nd out of 18 in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Discover Apartments, IG11
By Country and Metropolitan Plc
4.26
(14 reviews)
Ranked 3rd out of 18 in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Simple Life London at Fresh Wharf, IG11
By Simple Life Homes
4.25
(18 reviews)
£1,550-£1,825 pcm
1, 2 beds
Ranked 4th out of 18 in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Trinity Place, RM10
By Countryside
4.18
(7 reviews)
Ranked 5th out of 18 in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
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Adi Lou (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Apr 2025
Contemporary apartment next to park and ASDA
Adi Lou (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Just arrived so can't speak too much about the area but it seems quite nice. There's a large park next to the building and the station isn't far. And the ASDA and Tesco are great stores and nearby.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Haven't needed to involve management for any issues but there's an app for maintenance requests.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Still exploring the area but I didn't know the market was open nearly every day which is nice. And there a lot of bus routes which is also great.
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MDennis (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Apr 2025
Great area, nice flats, overall happy
MDennis (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Not much anti-social behaviour that I've noticed, always something going on in the area like the market or events, Barking station is less than 10 minutes walk from the flat.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
No major issues, except when I couldn't receive a package in time and it had to be returned to sender. But reception had communicated via email they wouldn't be there in advance so it wasn't anyone's fault really. Other than that, no issues.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The area has a lot more going on than expected, which can be both a plus and a minus. Depending on what your vibe is and what you're after in your community.
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Allan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Apr 2025
A lively neighborhood with all the amenities you need
Allan (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is vibrant and multicultural. You’ll find a blend of African, Caribbean, Mediterranean, and Eastern European influences—especially in the food scene. It feels active and diverse, and the nearby market adds to that buzz, though it does contribute to some noise on busy days.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
If you raise a maintenance issue through the app, the reception is good about responding. The delay often comes from the contractors—they can be slow or hard to reach. Communication can be confusing, especially since tenants are sometimes expected to coordinate between reception and contractors themselves.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
I wish I had realized how rapidly the area was developing. The increase in construction and gentrification means rising rent and a changing vibe. Also, the apartment building itself hasn’t kept pace with newer options in terms of sustainability and modern features.
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BarkingRenter (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Apr 2025
Modern, spacious, slightly noisy
BarkingRenter (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The neighborhood is a mix of residential and commercial, which is ideal for someone who likes to be near amenities. There's a park close by, and plenty of restaurants and shops in walking distance. The only issue is the occasional street noise.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
The building management has been very helpful. Whenever I’ve needed something fixed, they've addressed it fairly quickly, although sometimes repairs are done halfway, and further issues arise. Especialy when I'm forced to follow up multiple times on the same request.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The area is more lively than expected, which can be both a plus and a minus. I didn’t realize how active the local markets and events would be, so noise is something to consider if you like peace and quiet.
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M O (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Apr 2025
Great place to live
M O (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Apr 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Great place to live reasonable rent prices. 15 mins walk to the station. The only issue is the visitors parking.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes they have responded to any issues I have. They get back to emails in a reasonable time.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The state of the parking for visitors, not the best.
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