Station Parade
Barking and Dagenham, Greater London, England
Reality check: This is a transit node, not a neighbourhood. Not suitable for settled living.
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Strong case: 243% 5-year growth.
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Strong case: 243% 5-year growth.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Transit hub — not suited for settled living. High footfall, noise, and crime make this unsuitable regardless of nearby schools or services.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
Possible first step at £267,500 — price is manageable but connectivity (100) or environment (83) may be a compromise.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
How suitable for settled living
Access, transport, services
This is a major transit hub, not a residential neighbourhood. The functionality score reflects excellent access and transport, but the liveability score reflects the reality of settled living here.
Things You Should Know
Area safety score 25/100 — crime rates in this area (LSOA, not this specific street) are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
How Life Works Here
Station Parade is located in Barking and Dagenham, near Barking, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 1373 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Violence and sexual offences dominate reports. 488 violent offences were recorded (36% of total). This level of crime reflects a high-footfall transport hub rather than a typical residential street. Some amenities are available nearby, though a car may be useful for regular errands like grocery shopping. The closest is an ATM at 77m. Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Barking Underground Station) is 58m away. The median property price is £267,500, with exceptional growth of 243% over five years. Based on 12 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates, with larger households suggesting families. This is not a family-friendly location. Despite schools being within 2 km, the high crime, noise and transport-oriented environment make it unsuitable for raising children. This street may particularly suit property investors. Market indicators suggest an upward trend. This is a transport hub, not a residential neighbourhood. Functionality scores 60/100 (excellent access and transport), but liveability scores only 50/100. The extreme footfall, crime, and urban intensity make it unsuitable for settled living. It may work for short-term rentals, corporate lets, or professionals who prioritise location above all else — but for most people looking for a home, this is not the right street.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling), LSOA-level area, not street-level
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Other | Leasehold | Market: stable
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Station Parade, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (2)
- The Gym 206m · 3 min walk
- Anytime Fitness 631m · 8 min walk
hospitals (1)
- Barking Community Hospital 1235m · 15 min walk
parks & green spaces (5)
- Barking Central Arboretum 244m · 3 min walk
- Quaker Burial Ground 448m · 6 min walk
- Essex Road Gardens 471m · 6 min walk
- Abbey Green 493m · 6 min walk
- Gascoigne Square 510m · 6 min walk
schools (5)
- Northbury Primary School 474m · 6 min walk
- St Margarets CofE Primary School 497m · 6 min walk
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School 554m · 7 min walk
- Greatfields School 652m · 8 min walk
- Gascoigne Primary School 699m · 9 min walk
Transport Links
Similar Streets
- East Street — Barking and Dagenham50
- Highbridge Road — Barking and Dagenham50
- Loxford Road — Barking and Dagenham55
- Cowbridge Lane — Barking and Dagenham57
- Tomlins Orchard — Barking and Dagenham49
Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees. Limited data available for this street — interpret scores with caution.
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