About the borough

2001 Census Profile

Key findings from the 2001 Census

The borough has the highest rate of widowed people in London with 9.2% aged over 16 being widowed
Lone parent households with dependent children make up 10.4% of households
38% of households do not have access to a car or van
The White British population makes up 80.9% of the boroughs population
The largest minority ethnic group is Black African representing 4.4% of the population
19.9% of the boroughs population has a limiting long-term illness
39.5% of the population aged 16 to 74 has no qualifications

Council Wards

Statistics from the 2001 Census for the Ward areas:

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Contact

Chris Sale

Policy and Review Officer

Policy and Partnerships

Civic Centre

Rainham Road North

Dagenham

RM10 7BN

Supported by Barking and Dagenham Direct:

Tel: 020 8215 3000

Fax: 020 8227 5184

Textphone: 020 8227 5755

Email: 3000direct@lbbd.gov.uk|

Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8am - 8pm.

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