What percentage of my bill goes to Barking & Dagenham?

All of your council tax (£2,098.00) goes to Barking & Dagenham.

What does most of my money go towards?

Education takes the biggest share at 60% of the budget.

Is this council expensive compared to others?

This council charges £100.70 more than the average london borough.

How much has my bill gone up this year?

Your bill went up by £95.00 (4.7%) from last year.

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Barking & Dagenham

Barking & Dagenham is a London borough serving 218,900 residents. In 2025-26, Band D council tax is £2,098.00 — 4.7% more than last year. The council manages a total service budget of £560.3 million, with education being the largest spending area at 60% of the total.