E12 5BG is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Carlton Road, 0.5km from Manor Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E12 5BG is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 33 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 44% 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 22% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 51 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £634k, down 16.0% year-on-year. 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 5BG are sourced from Output Area E00018092 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CARLTON ROAD, E12 5BG House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARLTON ROAD, E12 5BG.
443
33
£ 50,100 /yr
42%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E12 5BG 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.
Area Character
E12 5BG has a significant social housing presence — 44% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest. Property prices are trending down 16.0% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5BG. The average age is 33.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 579,825
3 sales · Mean £ 604,108
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E12 5BG is moderate at 51 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.
school Local Schools
Salisbury Primary School
Avenue Primary School
Monega Primary School
Sir John Heron Primary School
Sandringham Primary School
Essex Primary School
St Winefride's RC Primary School
Godwin Junior School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
82 nearby- International Food Centre0.1 km
- Jalaram Sweet Mart0.1 km
- Smart Portuguese Groceries0.8 km
- ABC Valentina Ltd1.0 km
- Azhar Academy Ltd1.0 km
- + 77 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Blakesley Arms0.2 km
- Golden Fleece0.4 km
- The Rising Sun0.4 km
- William The Conqueror0.3 km
Restaurant, Cafe
59 nearby- Bagel Town0.1 km
- Frandoz0.1 km
- Moon Coffee0.1 km
- Royal Voluntary Service1.0 km
- Bubble Treat Manor Ltd0.8 km
- + 54 more
Takeaway Shop
22 nearby- Everest Fish & Chips Kebab0.4 km
- Yong Xiang/The Great Chinese Takeaway0.1 km
- Temperos0.7 km
- Four Season1.0 km
- Bladez Of Doner0.7 km
- + 17 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.2 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.8 km
- The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manor Park0.2 km
- Woodgrange Park0.2 km
- Wanstead Park1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Woodgrange Park Rail Station0.2 km
- Manor Park Rail Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E125BG · Data under Open Government Licence