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Average property price in Barking (December 2025) – £355,000 Detached – £626,000 Semi-detached – £464,000 Terraced – £387,000 Flat – £238,000 *According to the Land Registry House Price Index
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BARKING Abbey Quay
after all that exercise? Try Cristina’s Steak in Barking for luscious cuts of meat, burgers and Sunday roast; Smoke & Pepper for hearty casual dining;Wood Oven for delicious charcoal-cooked Turkish food or Suya Hut for flavoursome African dishes. At Barking Riverside, enjoy a delicious brew at Grounded coffee shop, along with cakes and light lunches. The Riverside area also has two Co-Op stores, a pharmacy and an optician, with more shops due to open. For everyday shopping, Barking town centre has a bustling market selling everything from fresh produce to amazingly priced clothes, while in the centre of town, Vicarage Field Shopping Centre, which is expecting a major refurbishment soon, has a selection of useful stores. Just a 10-minute drive from central Barking, Gallions Reach shopping park has a major supermarket and a selection of stores including Next, TK Maxx and Superdrug, along with plenty of places to eat. For some evening entertainment,The Spotted Dog pub is over 150 years old, and legend has it that tunnels in the basement once led to Dagenham Docks and were used by smugglers. These days it’s a great place for a drink, and frequently has live music and DJs in the evenings.You’ll also find DJs, music and dancing at De Arc Lounge. If you want to catch a movie head to Dagenham for Vue Cinema and Hollywood Bowl, while Galleon Arts Centre has a raft of dance and music activities for young people. Plus, of course, the whole of London is just a short trip away.
Jasper Wharf at Abbey Quay offers 137 one and two bedroom apartments in this landmark development by award-winning Weston Homes. Overlooking the river Roding, with spectacular views towards London and Canary Wharf, it is the tallest tower in Barking. Homes here come with Weston Homes' all-inclusive premium speci cation as standard, featuring designer kitchens with high- end integrated appliances and luxurious bathrooms and en suites which include Smart technology, integrated vanity storage and a de-mist mirror. Open-plan living/dining areas have large windows to let in lots of natural light and all have either a balcony or terrace. The principal bedrooms feature a generously sized mirrored tted wardrobe and ooring is included throughout. The private Residents' Hub with concierge service is ideal for a change of scenery if working from
home or the perfect spot to relax and meet the neighbours. There is also a Community Hub to hire if you are hosting an event. The recently opened Anytime Fitness gym provides residents and the broader Barking community with a high-quality, convenient space to enhance health and wellbeing. Abbey Quay with its pretty landscaped green spaces, tree-lined walkways which wind down to the river and podium garden helps to create city living with the friendly feel of a new community. There are plenty of bars, cafes and restaurants nearby plus Asda, Tesco and Lidl superstores and a thriving street market. Transport links are excellent, with Stratford and Canary Wharf taking just 20 minutes and services reaching Liverpool Street in 25 minutes. Prices start at £319,995 for a one bedroom apartment and £356,500 for a two bedroom apartment. Selected homes are available with Discount Market Sale, where buyers bene t from a 20% saving on the full market value (price includes saving). On full market value homes, Weston Homes is also offering up to a 5% deposit contribution or parking included.*
For more information contact Abbey Quay on 020 4502 9854 or visit weston-homes.com/abbey-quay
*T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply
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