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| London Borough of Barking and Dagenham | |
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Shown within Greater London | |
| Geography | |
| Status: | London borough |
| Area: - Total | Ranked 327th 36.09 km² |
| ONS code: | 00AB |
| Demographics | |
| Population: - Total (2002 est.) - Density | Ranked 88th 167,302 4,636 / km² |
| Ethnicity: | 85.2% White 5.1% S.Asian 7.0% Afro-Carib. |
| Politics | |
Barking and Dagenham London Borough Council http://www.barking-dagenham.gov.uk/ | |
| Leadership: | Leader & Cabinet |
| Executive: | Labour |
| MPs: | Jon Cruddas, Margaret Hodge |
| London Assembly: - Member | City and East London - John Biggs |
The London Borough of Barking and Dagenham is a London borough of outer northeast London. It includes the areas:
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.
The borough was formed in 1965 from the greater part of the Essex boroughs of Barking and Dagenham.
The current political composition of Barking & Dagenham Council is:
Labour: 41
Conservative: 3
Lib Dem: 3
Residents: 3
BNP: 1
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