E12 5BW is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 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 5BW 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. This is a stable, socially diverse area (average age 37) — accessible for a wide range of households, from young families to empty nesters. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 61% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Full-time employment stands at 25% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 70 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 5BW are sourced from Output Area E00018083 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E12 5BW House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E12 5BW.
422
37
£ 50,100 /yr
40%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E12 5BW has a significant social housing presence — 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 37-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 5BW. The average age is 37.1. 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 5BW is moderate at 70 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
Avenue Primary School
Salisbury Primary School
Sir John Heron Primary School
Monega Primary School
Godwin Junior School
Sandringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
58 nearby- Smart Portuguese Groceries0.8 km
- Poldek Ltd0.3 km
- 777 Shops0.7 km
- J And R News0.8 km
- Pennies & Pounds0.9 km
- + 53 more
Restaurant, Cafe
40 nearby- Coffee & Cream0.7 km
- Dolce Vita0.8 km
- E12 Kebabish0.8 km
- SH Coffee And Sweet1.0 km
- Five Bros Burgers And Wings0.6 km
- + 35 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.8 km
- Tesco0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Temperos0.7 km
- Four Season0.9 km
- Lakers1.0 km
- Alvi Kebabs Ltd0.5 km
- Real Spice0.9 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Rising Sun0.7 km
- Blakesley Arms0.3 km
- Golden Fleece0.1 km
- William The Conqueror0.5 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.7 km
- The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.6 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manor Park0.2 km
- Woodgrange Park0.6 km
- Wanstead Park1.3 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Park Rail Station0.2 km
- Woodgrange Park Rail Station0.5 km
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Postcode Profile: E125BW · Data under Open Government Licence