E12 5HB is a safe, established residential area on Northumberland Avenue, 0.6km from Aldersbrook in Redbridge. Administratively it sits within Wanstead Park ward and the Leyton and Wanstead constituency.
For serious buyers, E12 5HB is a young, family-focused suburb — children, starter homes, good schools nearby. During the day, higher status cosmopolitan professional services and self-employment. A balanced community with an average age of 40 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 89% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.
Safety: Crime rates are low here at 20 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £350k, down 4.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E12 5HB are sourced from Output Area E00019050 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, E12 5HB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, E12 5HB.
311
40
£ 69,700 /yr
54%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E12 5HB is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic.
Area Character
Balanced, accessible, and mixed. E12 5HB spans multiple life stages — average age 40, moderate ownership and renting. £350k prices and low crime put this mixed postcode in the more desirable bracket. Property prices are trending down 4.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5HB. The average age is 39.8. 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 highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 347,500
8 sales · Mean £ 346,337
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
E12 5HB has low crime rates — 20 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
Aldersbrook Primary School
Wanstead High School
Highlands Primary School
Cranbrook Primary School
Godwin Junior School
Our Lady of Lourdes RC Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Restaurant, Cafe
2 nearby- Royal Voluntary Service1.0 km
- Wanstead Park Kiosk0.5 km
Takeaway Shop
2 nearby- Chaiiwala0.4 km
- Pauls Plaice0.8 km
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Wanstead Cricket Club0.7 km
- Wanstead Golf Club0.7 km
- Aldersbrook Bowls Club Limited0.4 km
- Linkside Lawn Tennis Club0.7 km
Retailers - Other
5 nearby- Aldersbrook Asda on the move0.4 km
- Wine Plus0.8 km
- Euro Garages Ltd0.4 km
- Euro Garages Ltd (Greggs)0.4 km
- Money Saver0.8 km
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
1 nearby- The Courtney Hotel Ltd0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Manor Park1.6 km
- Wanstead Park1.7 km
- Woodgrange Park1.9 km
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Postcode Profile: E125HB · Data under Open Government Licence