E12 5LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Little Ilford in Newham. Administratively it sits within Little Ilford ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E12 5LN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. 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 5LN are sourced from Output Area E00018053 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E12 5LN House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E12 5LN.
348
32
£ 41,400 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E12 5LN 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
With 53% social renting, E12 5LN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5LN. The average age is 31.6. 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.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E12 5LN is moderate at 87 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
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Dersingham Primary School
Sir John Heron Primary School
The Ursuline Academy Ilford
Cleveland Road Primary School
St Winefride's RC Primary School
Little Ilford School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
99 nearby- Josh Food0.5 km
- Mini Supermarket0.3 km
- Smart Portuguese Groceries0.7 km
- Javed Quality Halal Meat Ltd0.8 km
- Romford Road Mini Market0.3 km
- + 94 more
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Coffee & Cream0.7 km
- Dolce Vita0.6 km
- E12 Kebabish0.6 km
- Tuca Canteen0.0 km
- Shezan Sweets0.8 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Tesco0.6 km
- Quality Foods0.8 km
- Iceland0.6 km
- Sainsbury's0.9 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- + 3 more
Takeaway Shop
61 nearby- Temperos0.7 km
- Ego Romanian Foods Ltd0.3 km
- Flavours Indi Spices0.8 km
- Four Season0.5 km
- Hing Wok0.8 km
- + 56 more
Pub, NightClub
8 nearby- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.4 km
- Jono's Freehouse0.6 km
- Ilford Cricket Club0.8 km
- O'Neills0.6 km
- Ilford Liberal Club0.9 km
- + 3 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
11 nearby- Arinza Hotel0.8 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.5 km
- Citybest Hotel Limited0.7 km
- Cranford Hotel0.5 km
- Rosalee House0.5 km
- + 6 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.5 km
- Manor Park1.3 km
- Woodgrange Park1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E125LN · Data under Open Government Licence