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East Ham Central

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About

East Ham Central is a residential and commercial hub in the London Borough of Newham. The area is centered around High Street North, which features a mix of independent shops, supermarkets, and eateries. Public transport links are strong, with East Ham Underground Station providing access to the District and Hammermsith & City lines. The area also has several bus routes connecting it to nearby neighborhoods and central London.

Green spaces like Central Park offer recreational opportunities, while local landmarks such as East Ham Town Hall reflect the area's history. The population is culturally diverse, with a range of community centers and places of worship serving different ethnic and religious groups. Housing consists mainly of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside some modern developments. Schools and healthcare facilities are within easy reach, making it a practical location for families.

Area overview

On average East Ham Central has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 266 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 15.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Ham Central is £44,800 per year. There are 3 schools in East Ham Central: 2 primary (0 Outstanding and 2 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has good public transport connectivity.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
266
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
15.8%
Connectivity
8/10

Area Profile

East Ham Central Population
9,962
Population density
17,149.3 per km²

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
2,053
20.6%
Indian
2,005
20.12%
Bangladeshi
1,741
17.47%
Other White
938
9.41%
Other Asian
919
9.22%
Total population: 9,966

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
1,145
41.29%
Owns outright
546
19.69%
Owns with a mortgage
530
19.11%
Social rents from council
214
7.72%
Other social rented
204
7.36%
Total households: 2,773

Property prices in East Ham Central

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £430,000 in East Ham Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £298,000 up to £640,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for East Ham Central in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in East Ham Central over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached1£351,000
Flats6£320,000
Terraced22£460,000

10 years median price trend in East Ham Central

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in East Ham Central.

All postcodes in East Ham Central

E61HS

High Street North

E62JX

High Street South

E62JZ

High Street South

E63BE

Kimberley Avenue

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/10/2025.