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West Ham Park

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About

West Ham Park itself forms the centrepiece of this neighbourhood, a substantial expanse of green with formal gardens, sports pitches, and a notable collection of mature trees. The surrounding streets are primarily residential, characterised by Victorian and Edwardian terraced housing, alongside more modern apartment developments. Local shopping needs are met along Romford Road and Green Street, which provide a range of everyday shops and services.

The park's history is tied to the Gurney family, with the former manor house site now occupied by its ornamental gardens. A specific feature is the park's long-standing nursery, which supplies bedding plants to other green spaces across London. The area is well-connected by public transport, including the District and Hammersmith & City lines at nearby stations, serving a community that is predominantly residential in character.

Area overview

On average West Ham Park has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 48% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. Approximately 21.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in West Ham Park is £54,512 per year. There are 1 schools in West Ham Park: 1 primary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). On average most houses in the area have average public transport connectivity. West Ham Park is home to around 7,327 people, with a population density of about 10,404.7 per km².

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
67
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
21.9%
Connectivity
5/10

Area Profile

West Ham Park Population
7,327
Population density
10,404.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
28.25(-9%)
Anti-social behaviour
23.75(-12%)
Vehicle crime
13.78(+47%)
Other theft
4.78(-58%)
Theft from the person
4.5(-52%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
1,260
17.2%
Other White
1,115
15.22%
British
1,001
13.66%
Indian
839
11.45%
Pakistani
775
10.58%
Total population: 7,327

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
2,015
34.99%
No qualifications
1,302
22.61%
Level 3 (A level)
745
12.94%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
652
11.32%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
581
10.09%
Total 16+ residents: 5,758

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
749
34.03%
Owns outright
439
19.95%
Owns with a mortgage
410
18.63%
Other social rented
338
15.36%
Social rents from council
165
7.5%
Total households: 2,201

Property prices in West Ham Park

Based on 18 recent sales, the median property price is £510,750 (about £5,056 per square metre) in West Ham Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Ham Park in the last year.

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

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in West Ham Park over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats3£295,000£5,000
Semi-Detached1£484,000£6,914
Terraced14£560,000£5,056

10 years median price trend in West Ham Park

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in West Ham Park.

Frequently asked questions about West Ham Park

Is West Ham Park safe?

West Ham Park records about 67 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level.

What is the average house price in West Ham Park?

The median sale price in West Ham Park is £510,750 (about £5,056 per square metre) based on 18 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

Are there good schools in West Ham Park?

West Ham Park has 1 primary school. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

How deprived is West Ham Park?

West Ham Park scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. The typical neighbourhood in West Ham Park sits around rank 10,182 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

What is the average household income in West Ham Park?

The average household income in West Ham Park is around £54,512 per year, and 22% of homes are social housing (ONS data).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.