E12 6LW is a safe, established residential area on Shakespeare Crescent, 0.6km from Little Ilford in Newham. Administratively it sits within Little Ilford ward and the East Ham constituency.
This is 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. During the day, ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 34) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 rates are low here at 36 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £567k.
Census 2021 statistics for E12 6LW are sourced from Output Area E00017842 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
SHAKESPEARE CRESCENT, E12 6LW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for SHAKESPEARE CRESCENT, E12 6LW.
441
34
£ 51,600 /yr
43%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E12 6LW represents a statistically balanced neighbourhood. The scores across affluence, family, and employment align closely with national middle-ground averages, offering a highly typical UK community profile.
Area Character
66% of E12 6LW's residents are from ethnic minority backgrounds — a richly multicultural postcode with diverse cultural ties and tight-knit community organisations. Low crime and mid-range prices make this an accessible, safe multicultural area.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 6LW. The average age is 34.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
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
£ 496,000
2 sales · Mean £ 496,000
Semi-Detached
£ 499,000
1 sales · Mean £ 499,000
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E12 6LW has low crime rates — 36 incidents 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
Kensington Primary School
Essex Primary School
Little Ilford School
St Winefride's RC Primary School
Lathom Junior School
Dersingham Primary School
Altmore Infant School
Plashet School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Takeaway Shop
18 nearby- Orange & Lemon Barking0.9 km
- Dixy Chicken0.8 km
- Hyderabad Paradise Express0.8 km
- KFC1.0 km
- Laziza Hut0.9 km
- + 13 more
Retailers - Other
95 nearby- Angelicas Market Ltd0.9 km
- Cucurigu Magazin Romanesc0.8 km
- Food & Wine0.9 km
- Ganesa Trading Ltd0.6 km
- Judiya Enterprise0.7 km
- + 90 more
Restaurant, Cafe
39 nearby- Adyar Ananda Bhavan0.8 km
- Chitram Restaurant0.7 km
- Saravanaa Bhavan Restaurant0.6 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Thattukada0.8 km
- + 34 more
Supermarkets
1 nearby- Lidl UK0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodgrange Park1.1 km
- Manor Park1.4 km
- Barking1.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E126LW · Data under Open Government Licence