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Letting your property in Barking & Dagenham
Your postcode gives a rent guide from official figures, the licence position, and how to get started online.
Free and instant, for any postcode in England. A guide from official local figures, not a quote.
- £1,700
- Average rent a month ONS
- +2.5%
- Change on last year ONS
- £398
- Lost per empty week (2 bed) Illustration
- +16%
- Versus England average rent ONS
What homes rent for in Barking & Dagenham
| Size | Average rent | England average | Housing-benefit cap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | £1,378 | £1,199 | £1,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | £1,723 | £1,341 | £1,250 |
| 3 bedrooms | £1,902 | £1,497 | £1,500 |
| 4+ bedrooms | £2,523 | £2,170 | £1,800 |
Average monthly rents: ONS Price Index of Private Rents (published 21 Oct 2026), September 2026. Housing-benefit caps: Local Housing Allowance rates 2026 to 2027 (DWP / VOA), Outer North East London area (the exact cap depends on the postcode).
Areas we let in
- Chadwell Heath
- Dagenham
- Becontree
- Barking
- Marks Gate
- Barking Riverside
…and everywhere else in Barking & Dagenham.
Transport tenants ask about
Elizabeth line at Chadwell Heath · District line at Dagenham, Becontree and Barking · c2c and Overground at Barking
Licensing in Barking & Dagenham
Every privately rented home in the borough needs a licence (selective licensing since April 2025), and shared houses need an HMO licence.
We check your address and apply for you during onboarding.
Barking & Dagenham Council licensing page (opens in a new tab)Three steps, all online
Step 1
Tell us about it
A short questionnaire about you and the property. It saves as you go.
Step 2
Upload & sign
Certificates and ID on your phone — or tap “I need help”. Sign our agreement online.
Step 3
One quick call
We verify everything, book photos and get it in front of tenants.
Questions Barking & Dagenham landlords ask
What's the average rent in Barking & Dagenham?
£1,700 a month across all homes, according to the ONS (September 2026) — 16% above the England average of £1,466. A two-bedroom home averages £1,723, and rents are up 2.5% on a year ago. Your exact figure depends on the street, condition and outside space — enter your postcode above for a guide.
Do I need a licence to rent out my property in Barking & Dagenham?
Every privately rented home in the borough needs a licence (selective licensing since April 2025), and shared houses need an HMO licence. Letting without a required licence risks fines of up to £30,000. We check your address against Barking & Dagenham Council's current schemes and handle the application during onboarding.
What will housing benefit cover in Barking & Dagenham?
Most of Barking & Dagenham falls in the Outer North East London housing-benefit area, where the 2026/27 cap is £1,250 a month for a two-bedroom home — £473 below the average 2-bed rent. The exact cap depends on the postcode.
How quickly can you let my property?
You can instruct us online today: answer a short questionnaire, upload your certificates and sign. We then book photos, list on our website and the main portals, and send it first to applicants already registered with us for Barking & Dagenham.
What does it cost?
Our management fee is set out clearly before you sign anything, with no hidden extras — see the fees on our Landlords page or ask for a free valuation.
We also let in Redbridge, Havering and Newham — see every area we cover.