Postcode Analysis Newham, London

E12 5LN House Prices & Local Information

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

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Population

348

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 41,400 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E12 5LN 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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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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4/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

With 53% social renting, E12 5LN is shaped by council and housing association investment — strong rental availability at below-market rates. The 32-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 5LN is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.9km from Little Ilford in Newham. Administratively it sits within Little Ilford ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E12 5LN is a young, diverse area with many ethnic minority families and children. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 32 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 53% 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 23% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 87 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 5LN are sourced from Output Area E00018053 (shared with 5 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 5LN. The average age is 31.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British19.6%
Asian / British Asian37.8%
Black / African / Caribbean34.3%
Other / Mixed8.4%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 23%
Unemployed: 3%
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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 5LN is moderate at 87 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 offences280
Anti-social behaviour243
Public order72
Vehicle crime69
Theft from the person64

school Local Schools

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Sheringham Primary School

Outstanding575 pupils0.4 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.4 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils0.7 km
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Sir John Heron Primary School

Good446 pupils0.8 km
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The Ursuline Academy Ilford

Good747 pupils0.8 km
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Cleveland Road Primary School

Outstanding877 pupils0.9 km
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St Winefride's RC Primary School

Outstanding1.0 km
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Little Ilford School

Good1542 pupils1.1 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

99 nearby
  • Josh Food0.5 km
  • Mini Supermarket0.3 km
  • Smart Portuguese Groceries0.7 km
  • Javed Quality Halal Meat Ltd0.8 km
  • Romford Road Mini Market0.3 km
  • + 94 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

82 nearby
  • Coffee & Cream0.7 km
  • Dolce Vita0.6 km
  • E12 Kebabish0.6 km
  • Tuca Canteen0.0 km
  • Shezan Sweets0.8 km
  • + 77 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Quality Foods0.8 km
  • Iceland0.6 km
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Tesco0.7 km
  • + 3 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

61 nearby
  • Temperos0.7 km
  • Ego Romanian Foods Ltd0.3 km
  • Flavours Indi Spices0.8 km
  • Four Season0.5 km
  • Hing Wok0.8 km
  • + 56 more
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Pub, NightClub

8 nearby
  • The Papermakers Arms Public House0.4 km
  • Jono's Freehouse0.6 km
  • Ilford Cricket Club0.8 km
  • O'Neills0.6 km
  • Ilford Liberal Club0.9 km
  • + 3 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

11 nearby
  • Arinza Hotel0.8 km
  • Best Inn Hotel0.5 km
  • Citybest Hotel Limited0.7 km
  • Cranford Hotel0.5 km
  • Rosalee House0.5 km
  • + 6 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Ilford0.5 km
  • Manor Park1.3 km
  • Woodgrange Park1.5 km