London Borough of Barking and Dagenham
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is a London borough of outer northeast London. It includes the areas:
| London Borough of Barking and Dagenham | |
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| Demographics | |
| Population: | 163,944 (2001) |
| Ethnicity: | 83% white, 6% black, 2% indian |
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| Formerly: | Essex: Barking, Dagenham |
| Neighbours: | Bexley, Greenwich Havering, Newham, Redbridge |
| Politics | |
| Executive: | Labour |
| MPs: | Margaret Hodge, Jon Cruddas |
| GLA: | City and East London |
- Barking
- Becontree
- Becontree Heath
- Chadwell Heath
- Creekmouth
- Dagenham
- Mark's Gate
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Demographics
According to the 2001 census the borough has a population of 163,944. It is 82.5% white, 4% Black African, 2% Indian, 2% Black Caribbean. 60% of households are owner-occupiers.History
The borough was formed in 1965 from the greater part of the Essex boroughs of Barking and Dagenham.External links
| Greater London | London | |
| London boroughs : Barking and Dagenham | Barnet | Bexley | Brent | Bromley | Camden | City of London | Croydon | Ealing | Enfield | Greenwich | Hackney | Haringey | Hammersmith and Fulham | Harrow | Havering | Hillingdon | Hounslow | Islington | Lambeth | Lewisham | Kensington and Chelsea | Kingston | Merton | Newham | Redbridge | Richmond | Southwark | Sutton | Tower Hamlets | Wandsworth | Waltham Forest | Westminster | |
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