E12 5DB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Capel Road, 0.3km from Manor Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Manor Park ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E12 5DB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. By day, the area transitions to a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. An average age of 37 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 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 53 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £434k, up 6.3% year-on-year. 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 5DB are sourced from Output Area E00018083 (shared with 4 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CAPEL ROAD, E12 5DB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CAPEL ROAD, E12 5DB.
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
With 55% social renting, E12 5DB is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. Despite the social housing concentration, crime here is lower than expected — a positive signal. Property prices are trending up 6.3% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5DB. 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
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
Flat
£ 345,000
5 sales · Mean £ 330,800
Terraced
£ 562,500
2 sales · Mean £ 562,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E12 5DB is moderate at 53 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
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sheringham Primary School
Godwin Junior School
Monega Primary School
St Winefride's RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
47 nearby- Smart Portuguese Groceries0.7 km
- City Sweet Centre0.8 km
- Ice Gola Shack0.9 km
- Martins Newsagent0.8 km
- Poldek Ltd0.4 km
- + 42 more
Restaurant, Cafe
37 nearby- Coffee & Cream0.7 km
- Dolce Vita0.7 km
- E12 Kebabish0.7 km
- SH Coffee And Sweet1.0 km
- Five Bros Burgers And Wings0.6 km
- + 32 more
Supermarkets
2 nearby- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.6 km
Takeaway Shop
20 nearby- Temperos0.7 km
- Ego Romanian Foods Ltd1.0 km
- Four Season0.8 km
- Lakers0.9 km
- Alvi Kebabs Ltd0.5 km
- + 15 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- The Rising Sun0.8 km
- Blakesley Arms0.4 km
- Golden Fleece0.1 km
- William The Conqueror0.5 km
- Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited1.0 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
2 nearby- Forest Gate Hotel ( And Public House0.8 km
- The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.5 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manor Park0.3 km
- Woodgrange Park0.7 km
- Wanstead Park1.4 km
Bus Stops
- Manor Park Rail Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E125DB · Data under Open Government Licence