Ward in Barking and Dagenham, England
| Coordinates: | 51.544, 0.098 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 45 84 |
| Dialling code: | 01708 (Romford) |
The Longbridge ward sits in the east of the London borough of Barking and Dagenham, and is primarily residential with a mix of post‑war council estates and more recent housing developments. It lies close to Barking town centre and benefits from good transport links and local buses, with green spaces such as Barking Park nearby.
The area mirrors the borough’s multicultural character and strong community networks, with local shops, community centres and schools playing a big role in day‑to‑day life. The wider borough’s industrial history - notably the nearby Ford Dagenham plant and riverside industries along the River Thames - has influenced employment and regeneration, and large projects such as Barking Riverside continue to reshape the local economy and housing landscape.
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