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East Ham South

About

East Ham South is a residential district within the London Borough of Newham, characterised by its terraced housing and local high streets. The area is served by several thoroughfares like Green Street and Katherine Road, which host a variety of independent shops, grocery stores, and community services. Its built environment is primarily Victorian and Edwardian, reflecting the area's historical development. Public transport connections are provided by East Ham station on the District and Hammersmith & City lines.

A notable local landmark is Central Park, a large green space featuring formal gardens, sports facilities, and a historic library building. The area has a significant South Asian community, with cultural influences evident in its retail offerings and places of worship. Housing consists mainly of owner-occupied and privately rented homes, with some social housing provision. The overall atmosphere is one of a settled, densely populated urban neighbourhood focused on daily life.

Area overview

On average East Ham South has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 85 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 27.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in East Ham South is £49,500 per year. There are 5 schools in East Ham South: 4 primary (2 Outstanding and 1 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity. East Ham South is home to around 10,379 people, with a population density of about 12,342.7 per km2.

Crime rate

5/10

Crimes per 1k residents

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

2/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

East Ham South Population

10,379

Population density

12,342.7 per km²

Demographics

Bangladeshi

1,864

17.95%

British

1,465

14.11%

Other White

1,462

14.08%

Pakistani

1,195

11.51%

Indian

1,018

9.8%

Total population: 10,383

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

895

29.19%

Owns with a mortgage

771

25.15%

Social rents from council

590

19.24%

Owns outright

532

17.35%

Other social rented

165

5.38%

Total households: 3,066

Property prices in East Ham South

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £432,500 in East Ham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £150,000 up to £627,500.

Price distribution per property type (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 South over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Flats	4	£280,000	£168,000	£240,000	£292,500	£298,500
Semi-Detached	4	£523,000	£361,250	£406,250	£622,625	£626,525
Terraced	30	£447,500	£299,837	£416,250	£479,625	£553,250

10 years median price trend in East Ham South

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/12/2025.

HM Land Registry • Police.uk • DfE • ONS • TfL • National Rail

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