Postcode Analysis Newham, London

ROMFORD ROAD, E12 5AN House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for ROMFORD ROAD, E12 5AN.

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Population

454

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

42%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E12 5AN falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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3/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

Cultural diversity defines E12 5AN — 53% of the population identifies from a non-white background, making this a vibrant, multicultural neighbourhood with strong community networks. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E12 5AN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Romford Road, 0.3km from Manor Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E12 5AN is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a metro suburban distribution industries character: ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. With residents averaging 31 years old, this is a classic professional renter's neighbourhood — energetic, sociable, and career-focused. 30% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Full-time employment stands at 19% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 55 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £550k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E12 5AN are sourced from Output Area E00018091 (shared with 9 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5AN. The average age is 31.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British21.9%
Asian / British Asian52.9%
Black / African / Caribbean15.6%
Other / Mixed9.6%

Economic Activity

42%Active
FT: 19%
Unemployed: 4%
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Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 550,000

1 sales · Mean £ 550,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E12 5AN is moderate at 55 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences187
Anti-social behaviour142
Vehicle crime64
Other theft50
Shoplifting50

school Local Schools

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Avenue Primary School

Good686 pupils0.2 km
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Sir John Heron Primary School

Good446 pupils0.3 km
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Salisbury Primary School

Good557 pupils0.4 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils0.6 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.6 km
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St Winefride's RC Primary School

Outstanding0.6 km
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Essex Primary School

Outstanding927 pupils0.7 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

76 nearby
  • Browning Off Licence0.9 km
  • Josh Food0.8 km
  • Mini Supermarket0.7 km
  • Smart Portuguese Groceries0.3 km
  • Poldek Ltd0.3 km
  • + 71 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

50 nearby
  • Bubble Treat Manor Ltd0.5 km
  • Coffee & Cream0.2 km
  • Dolce Vita0.3 km
  • E12 Kebabish0.3 km
  • SH Coffee And Sweet0.5 km
  • + 45 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Temperos0.2 km
  • Ego Romanian Foods Ltd0.7 km
  • Flavours Indi Spices0.8 km
  • Four Season0.5 km
  • Hing Wok0.8 km
  • + 21 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.9 km
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Rising Sun0.9 km
  • Blakesley Arms0.3 km
  • Golden Fleece0.5 km
  • William The Conqueror0.2 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manor Park0.4 km
  • Woodgrange Park0.6 km
  • Ilford1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Park Rail Station0.3 km