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
3.94
(63 reviews)
Ranked 1st out of 18 in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Apo Barking, IG11
By Apo
4.38
(100 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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Featured developments in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
Latest Reviews in Borough of Barking and Dagenham
581 total reviews
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Sarah A (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
A spacious, bright home located in a cultural hub
Sarah A (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
It’s very well situated for the area, there’s plenty of shops within an easy and walkable distance. There’s a market most mornings and easy commute from barking station into key areas of the city.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Yes but sometimes there was a bit of a delay in hearing back from them.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
How busy Barking can be sometimes. It’s great but also feels like there’s a constant stream of people.
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V Mutha (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
The flats and communal spaces are quite big and airy
V Mutha (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Accessibility to Central London and Canary Wharf are major plus of living here. Almost all the supermarkets are in the locality + some decent restaurants and pubs
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
We have requested for handy man services for some work to be done in our apartment and that was timely addressed
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
The area gets quite busy on weekends and market days. This is not necessarily bad but wish we knew this beforehand
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GC (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Good living
GC (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
The area is provided with any kind of facilities and shops you need on daily basis, including a variety of different restaurants and coffee shops. Good connections with transports.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They used to be more attentive and helpful with some minor issues in the past. While the price of renting is increasing every year we expect some improvements of services as well.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
That we cannot keep any pets and that there is not a stable security service during night time.
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Alice r (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Good experience
Alice r (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Abbeville Apartments, IG11
Mar 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Barking was a crime hotspot at this time making the walk home from the train station feel unsafe for women
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
Fairly fast - don’t remember any issues in 3years there
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
Local area insights - wish I had spent more time to decide about the area - somewhere safer more green space
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Dan New (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Feb 2025
My APO Experience
Dan New (Tenant)
Verified Resident
Apo Barking, IG11
Feb 2025
Please tell us about the good and bad aspects of living in your local area:
Lots of shops, restaurants and transport links near by. Perfect location. It is also very clean and tidy.
How has the building management responded to any problems or issues you have raised:
They are always eager to help and I would recommend them to all of my friends and family.
Please share one thing (or more) which you wish you had known before you moved in:
There is nothing more that can be improved, it was all great.
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