Postcode Analysis Newham, London

ROMFORD ROAD, E12 5AW House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

449

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Avg Age

31

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E12 5AW 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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6/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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5/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E12 5AW has a highly multicultural community character — 59% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

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

E12 5AW 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.

This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The 31 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 65% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 57 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £700k. 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 5AW are sourced from Output Area E00018090 (shared with 7 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 5AW. The average age is 31.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British15.4%
Asian / British Asian59.0%
Black / African / Caribbean18.3%
Other / Mixed7.3%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Terraced

£ 700,000

1 sales · Mean £ 700,000

Flat

£ 248,750

1 sales · Mean £ 248,750

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

Crime around E12 5AW is moderate at 57 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 offences190
Anti-social behaviour125
Vehicle crime55
Shoplifting52
Other theft49

school Local Schools

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Avenue Primary School

Good686 pupils0.1 km
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Salisbury Primary School

Good557 pupils0.3 km
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Sir John Heron Primary School

Good446 pupils0.4 km
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St Winefride's RC Primary School

Outstanding0.7 km
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Essex Primary School

Outstanding927 pupils0.8 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.8 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils0.8 km
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Monega Primary School

Outstanding615 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

78 nearby
  • Browning Off Licence0.9 km
  • Josh Food1.0 km
  • Mini Supermarket0.8 km
  • Smart Portuguese Groceries0.4 km
  • Poldek Ltd0.1 km
  • + 73 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

51 nearby
  • Bubble Treat Manor Ltd0.6 km
  • Coffee & Cream0.4 km
  • Dolce Vita0.5 km
  • E12 Kebabish0.5 km
  • SH Coffee And Sweet0.6 km
  • + 46 more
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Temperos0.4 km
  • Ego Romanian Foods Ltd0.8 km
  • Flavours Indi Spices0.9 km
  • Four Season0.6 km
  • Hing Wok0.9 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 Sun0.7 km
  • Blakesley Arms0.1 km
  • Golden Fleece0.5 km
  • William The Conqueror0.1 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manor Park0.3 km
  • Woodgrange Park0.4 km
  • Ilford1.6 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Park Rail Station0.2 km
  • Woodgrange Park Rail Station0.4 km