E12 5PX is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.6km from Little Ilford in Newham. Administratively it sits within Little Ilford ward and the East Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E12 5PX offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. The daytime character shifts — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. An average age of 30 points to a young professional and early-career population — ambitious, mobile, and predominantly renting. 63% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 66 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 5PX are sourced from Output Area E00018054 (shared with 7 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E12 5PX House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E12 5PX.
398
30
£ 41,400 /yr
38%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E12 5PX 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.
Area Character
E12 5PX has a highly multicultural community character — 64% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 30 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E12 5PX. The average age is 30.1. 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 5PX is moderate at 66 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
Sheringham Primary School
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre
Sir John Heron Primary School
Dersingham Primary School
St Winefride's RC Primary School
Avenue Primary School
Little Ilford School
Essex Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
65 nearby- Josh Food0.4 km
- Mini Supermarket0.1 km
- Smart Portuguese Groceries0.3 km
- Nisa Today0.9 km
- Romford Road Mini Market0.1 km
- + 60 more
Restaurant, Cafe
52 nearby- Bubble Treat Manor Ltd0.7 km
- Coffee & Cream0.3 km
- Dolce Vita0.3 km
- E12 Kebabish0.3 km
- SH Coffee And Sweet0.7 km
- + 47 more
Supermarkets
4 nearby- Tesco0.3 km
- Sainsbury's0.7 km
- Iceland1.0 km
- Quality Foods1.0 km
Takeaway Shop
38 nearby- Temperos0.3 km
- Ego Romanian Foods Ltd0.1 km
- Flavours Indi Spices0.6 km
- Four Season0.1 km
- Hing Wok0.6 km
- + 33 more
Pub, NightClub
7 nearby- Blakesley Arms0.9 km
- Golden Fleece1.0 km
- The Papermakers Arms Public House0.7 km
- Bar 21 Ilford0.9 km
- William The Conqueror0.8 km
- + 2 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
6 nearby- Cafe Alto (trading as Slice)0.6 km
- Best Inn Hotel0.9 km
- Cranford Hotel0.9 km
- Rosalee House0.9 km
- York Hotel0.9 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Ilford0.9 km
- Manor Park0.9 km
- Woodgrange Park1.1 km
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Postcode Profile: E125PX · Data under Open Government Licence