Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E12 5BW House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E12 5BW.

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Population

422

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Avg Age

37

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Avg Income

£ 50,100 /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: 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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2/10
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9/10
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4/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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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.

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

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.

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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

White / British38.7%
Asian / British Asian23.3%
Black / African / Caribbean27.8%
Other / Mixed10.2%

Economic Activity

40%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 4%
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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.

Violence and sexual offences110
Anti-social behaviour108
Vehicle crime28
Other theft27
Criminal damage and arson20

school Local Schools

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Avenue Primary School

Good686 pupils0.6 km
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Salisbury Primary School

Good557 pupils0.6 km
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Sir John Heron Primary School

Good446 pupils0.8 km
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Monega Primary School

Outstanding615 pupils1.0 km
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Godwin Junior School

Good395 pupils1.0 km
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Sandringham Primary School

Outstanding977 pupils1.0 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils1.1 km
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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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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

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
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
fastfood

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
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • The Rising Sun0.7 km
  • Blakesley Arms0.3 km
  • Golden Fleece0.1 km
  • William The Conqueror0.5 km
hotel

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