Barking
§ This page provides an overview of a UK constituency, bringing together various information and resources to help you better understand the area.
Barking, in East London, is a vibrant riverside area along the River Roding, close to its meeting point with the River Thames. Known for its historic Barking Abbey ruins and Barking Town Centre, the area blends heritage with modern regeneration. Barking Park offers large green spaces, while the Barking Riverside development brings new homes and a riverside promenade. The area is well-connected by Barking Station, linking to the London Underground, Overground, and C2C rail services, making it a popular base for commuters.
Wards in Barking
Barking is divided into 13 wards, listed below in alphabetical order.
- Abbey
- Alibon
- Barking Riverside
- Becontree
- Eastbury
- Gascoigne
- Goresbrook
- Longbridge
- Mayesbrook
- Northbury
- Parsloes
- Thames View
- Valence
Barking is a constituency that covers these wards in Barking and Dagenham.
Population by age group
The most recent data for constituencies in England and Wales comes from mid-year estimates for 2022. This tells us what the population was estimated to be on 30 June 2022.
| Age Band | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (Number) | Region (%) | England & Wales (Number) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 17 | 39,663 | 29.50% | 1,896,862 | 21.39% | 12,506,535 | 20.76% |
| 18 to 24 | 11,926 | 8.87% | 804,899 | 9.08% | 5,008,522 | 8.31% |
| 25 to 34 | 20,415 | 15.18% | 1,598,208 | 18.03% | 8,098,257 | 13.44% |
| 35 to 49 | 31,723 | 23.59% | 1,983,717 | 22.37% | 11,575,752 | 19.22% |
| 50 to 64 | 20,554 | 15.29% | 1,511,939 | 17.05% | 11,745,365 | 19.50% |
| 65 and over | 10,180 | 7.57% | 1,070,555 | 12.07% | 11,303,607 | 18.76% |
Population by ethnic group
The most recent census asked people about their ethnic group. The census was carried out in March 2021 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and in March 2022 in Scotland.
| Ethnic Group | Constituency (Number) | Constituency (%) | Region (%) | England & Wales (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English, Welsh, Scottish, Northern Irish or British | 37,129 | 27.75% | 36.81% | 74.42% |
| African | 22,015 | 16.45% | 7.92% | 2.50% |
| Other White | 18,283 | 13.66% | 14.67% | 6.15% |
| Bangladeshi | 15,717 | 11.75% | 3.66% | 1.08% |
| Pakistani | 10,637 | 7.95% | 3.30% | 2.66% |
| Indian | 6,827 | 5.10% | 7.46% | 3.13% |
| Any other ethnic group | 3,872 | 2.89% | 4.74% | 1.55% |
| Other Black | 3,630 | 2.71% | 1.66% | 0.50% |
| Other Asian | 3,454 | 2.58% | 4.56% | 1.63% |
| Caribbean | 3,356 | 2.51% | 3.93% | 1.05% |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1,770 | 1.32% | 1.51% | 0.86% |
| Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups | 1,558 | 1.16% | 1.94% | 0.78% |
| White and Black African | 1,488 | 1.11% | 0.88% | 0.42% |
| Arab | 1,029 | 0.77% | 1.59% | 0.56% |
| White and Asian | 966 | 0.72% | 1.42% | 0.82% |
| Chinese | 914 | 0.68% | 1.68% | 0.75% |
| Irish | 558 | 0.42% | 1.78% | 0.85% |
| Roma | 510 | 0.38% | 0.43% | 0.17% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 103 | 0.08% | 0.08% | 0.11% |