What home types are most common in Newham?

Housing mix: purpose-built flat 43.6%, terraced 31.3%.

What's the average income in Newham?

Average resident income is about £52,342 per year.

Crime level in Newham is moderate with about 128 crimes per 1,000 residents.

How many households are in Newham?

There are 115,509 households in Newham

What are house prices in Newham?

Based on 1,479 recent sales, the median price is £446,000.

What's the Newham population and density?

Newham population is 351,036 with density 9690.1 per km².

What are prices by property type in Newham?

Latest medians: Detached £517,500, Semi-detached £465,000, Terraced £465,000, Flats £415,000.

How deprived is Newham?

Deprivation score 8/10 (rank 8600 of 32844 in country).

How much social housing is near Newham?

About 29.8% across the Newham area.

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Q: What schools in Newham and how are they rated?

There are 116 schools in Newham: 72 primary (23 Outstanding and 42 Good) and 21 secondary (5 Outstanding and 11 Good)

About

Newham is a borough in East London, covering an area of approximately 36 square kilometers. It is bordered by the River Thames to the south and includes areas like Stratford, Plaistow, and Canning Town. The district is known for its industrial heritage, with docks and factories playing a key role in its development. Today, it features a mix of residential neighborhoods, green spaces like the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and commercial hubs.

The population of Newham is one of the youngest and most culturally varied in London, with over 300 languages spoken. Transport links are strong, with the Docklands Light Railway, London Underground, and Elizabeth Line serving the area. The borough has undergone significant regeneration, particularly around Stratford, which hosted the 2012 Olympics. Newham also has a high density of social housing and is home to the University of East London.

Area overview

On average Newham has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 128 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 29.8% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Newham is £52,342 per year. There are 116 schools in Newham: 72 primary (23 Outstanding and 42 Good) and 21 secondary (5 Outstanding and 11 Good). On average most houses in area has average public transport connectivity.

Crime rate

6/10

Crimes per 1k residents

128

Deprivation level

8/10

Income level

3/10

Connectivity

6/10

Area Profile

Newham Population

351,036

Population density

9,690.1 per km²

Demographics

Bangladeshi

55,677

15.86%

British

51,819

14.76%

Other White

51,394

14.64%

African

40,874

11.64%

Indian

38,642

11.01%

Total population: 351,030

Housing

Private landlord or letting agency

41,391

35.83%

Owns with a mortgage

20,884

18.08%

Social rents from council

17,989

15.57%

Owns outright

14,695

12.72%

Other social rented

14,401

12.47%

Total households: 115,511

Property prices in Newham

Based on 1,479 recent sales, the median property price is £446,000 in Newham area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,750 up to £1,350,000.

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 Newham over the last year.
Type	Sales	Median	5th percentile	25th percentile (Lower quartile)	75th percentile (Upper quartile)	95th percentile
Detached	4	£517,500	£373,350	£462,750	£542,500	£560,500
Flats	806	£415,000	£225,000	£325,250	£530,000	£747,500
Semi-Detached	32	£465,000	£240,125	£418,750	£562,500	£997,700
Terraced	637	£465,000	£300,000	£412,000	£540,000	£700,000

10 years median price trend in Newham

Data Sources

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

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

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