Postcode E12 5HA is located in a major urban area, within the Wanstead Park ward of Redbridge in the London region, and forms part of the Wanstead Flats area. It has low deprivation and low crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Wanstead Flats is £86,852 per year. The nearest station is Wanstead, about 0.8 miles away. There are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Wanstead Park.
Wanstead Flats has a low level of deprivation, ranked at position 17,735 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the bottom 46% least deprived areas in England.
Wanstead Flats has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 3.3% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 13.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Wanstead Flats is £86,852 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 39 ft away from E12 5HA.
Wanstead Flats near E12 5HA has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Wanstead located about 0.8 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Wanstead | Central | Walking directions to Wanstead |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4 | Manor Park | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Wanstead Park | Large | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
Based on 67 recent sales, the median property price is £875,000 (about £679 per square foot) in Wanstead Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £2,850,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £1,302,500 | £637 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £1,037,500 | £708 |
| Terraced | 31 | £880,000 | £704 |
| Flats | 14 | £367,500 | £549 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £964,000 | £330,000 | £852,500 | £753,750 |
| 2017 | £875,000 | £348,250 | £901,128 | £750,000 |
| 2018 | £1,301,000 | £328,500 | £900,000 | £825,000 |
| 2019 | £772,000 | £315,000 | £915,525 | £830,000 |
| 2020 | £1,050,000 | £322,500 | £880,000 | £852,250 |
| 2021 | £1,320,000 | £335,000 | £985,000 | £872,500 |
| 2022 | £1,300,000 | £359,000 | £1,010,000 | £1,016,000 |
| 2023 | £1,445,000 | £365,000 | £1,170,000 | £920,000 |
| 2024 | £1,581,500 | £345,000 | £1,225,000 | £1,002,000 |
| 2025 | £1,405,000 | £360,000 | £1,037,500 | £890,000 |
| 2026 | £1,200,000 | £377,500 | £958,000 | £735,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £422 | £471 | £530 | £548 |
| 2017 | £547 | £497 | £554 | £565 |
| 2018 | £611 | £492 | £575 | £557 |
| 2019 | £844 | £449 | £553 | £584 |
| 2020 | £667 | £510 | £672 | £625 |
| 2021 | £484 | £531 | £646 | £635 |
| 2022 | £856 | £544 | £665 | £706 |
| 2023 | £815 | £499 | £740 | £729 |
| 2024 | £704 | £511 | £712 | £701 |
| 2025 | £637 | £524 | £708 | £699 |
| 2026 | £1,161 | £559 | £660 | £704 |
There were 37 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 5HA.
In the E12 5HA postcode area, located within Wanstead Flats, there are 4 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E12 5HA
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Asda Express | 19 Aldersbrook Road, London, E12 5HH | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.4 mi | Brading Food & Wine | 130 Brading Crescent, London, E11 3RS | Walking directions to Brading Food & Wine |
| 0.5 mi | Tesco Express | 89 Aldersbrook Road, London, E12 5DG | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
Annual council tax rates for Redbridge district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E12 5HA, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Emma Selina Shepherd-Mallinson
Wanstead Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Milli Richards Clack
Wanstead Park - Elected 7 May 2026
Calvin Bailey
Leyton and Wanstead - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E12 5HA records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E12 5HA in Wanstead Flats is £875,000 (about £679 per square foot) based on 67 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 5 schools close to E12 5HA, including Aldersbrook Primary School (Outstanding), Highlands Primary School (Outstanding) and Wanstead High School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E12 5HA is Wanstead in TfL zone 4, about 1,344 m away, serving the Central line.
E12 5HA scores 4 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 17,735 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead covering E12 5HA is Calvin Bailey (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Emma Selina Shepherd-Mallinson (Labour Party) and Milli Richards Clack (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.