Postcode Analysis Newham, London

BARNES CLOSE, E12 5AU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for BARNES CLOSE, E12 5AU.

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Population

423

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Avg Age

30

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Avg Income

£ 43,000 /yr

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Employed

40%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E12 5AU 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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3/10
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9/10
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1/10
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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

53% of E12 5AU'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.

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

E12 5AU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Barnes Close, 0.4km from Manor Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E12 5AU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. 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 30) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 25% 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 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 54 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 5AU are sourced from Output Area E00018099 (shared with 222 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 5AU. The average age is 30.2. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British23.2%
Asian / British Asian53.3%
Black / African / Caribbean15.3%
Other / Mixed8.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

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

Crime around E12 5AU is moderate at 54 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 offences174
Anti-social behaviour135
Vehicle crime49
Other theft45
Theft from the person32

school Local Schools

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Salisbury Primary School

Good557 pupils0.3 km
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Avenue Primary School

Good686 pupils0.3 km
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Sir John Heron Primary School

Good446 pupils0.6 km
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Monega Primary School

Outstanding615 pupils0.8 km
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St Winefride's RC Primary School

Outstanding0.9 km
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Essex Primary School

Outstanding927 pupils0.9 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils0.9 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.9 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

81 nearby
  • Browning Off Licence1.0 km
  • Mini Supermarket1.0 km
  • Smart Portuguese Groceries0.6 km
  • International Food Centre0.2 km
  • Jalaram Sweet Mart0.2 km
  • + 76 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

54 nearby
  • Bubble Treat Manor Ltd0.7 km
  • Coffee & Cream0.6 km
  • Dolce Vita0.6 km
  • E12 Kebabish0.6 km
  • SH Coffee And Sweet0.7 km
  • + 49 more
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Supermarkets

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

Takeaway Shop

26 nearby
  • Temperos0.6 km
  • Ego Romanian Foods Ltd1.0 km
  • Four Season0.8 km
  • Lakers0.9 km
  • Everest Fish & Chips Kebab0.5 km
  • + 21 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Blakesley Arms0.0 km
  • Golden Fleece0.4 km
  • William The Conqueror0.2 km
  • The Rising Sun0.6 km
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

2 nearby
  • Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.9 km
  • The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Manor Park0.1 km
  • Woodgrange Park0.3 km
  • Wanstead Park1.5 km

Bus Stops

  • Manor Park Rail Station0.1 km
  • Woodgrange Park Rail Station0.3 km