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E12 5LE

Colchester Avenue

Little Ilford

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Overview

Postcode E12 5LE is located in a major urban area, within the Little Ilford area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Manor Park North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 140.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Manor Park North is £61,808 per year. The median sale price in Little Ilford is £374,000 (around £445 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £280,000 and £450,250. The nearest station is Manor Park, about 0.6 miles away. There are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Little Ilford Park.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
140
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
26%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

10/10

Manor Park North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,174 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Manor Park North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 140.4 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

26%

Approximately 26.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 23.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Manor Park North is £61,808 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from rail, approximately 43 ft away from E12 5LE.

Flood risk

No risk

Manor Park North near E12 5LE has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Manor Park located about 0.6 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E12 5LE
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.6 mi

3,4

Manor Park

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Manor Park
0.6 mi

4

Ilford

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Ilford
0.7 mi

3,4

Woodgrange Park

Overground

Walking directions to Woodgrange Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E12 5LE
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miLittle Ilford ParkLargeWalking directions to Little Ilford Park

Area Profile

Population
528
Population density
701 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
55.17(+105%)
Violence and sexual offences
46.14(+49%)
Shoplifting
33.6(+236%)
Public order
16.55(+145%)
Other theft
15.55(+36%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
166
31.44%
Pakistani
73
13.83%
Other White
66
12.5%
African
56
10.61%
British
45
8.52%
Total population: 528

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
111
29.84%
No qualifications
101
27.15%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
46
12.37%
Level 3 (A level)
44
11.83%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
42
11.29%
Total 16+ residents: 372

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
67
43.51%
Other social rented
26
16.88%
Owns with a mortgage
21
13.64%
Owns outright
15
9.74%
Social rents from council
14
9.09%
Total households: 154

Property prices in Little Ilford

Median price: £374,000
Price per sq ft: £445
Sales (last 12 months): 38
Typical range (middle 50%): £280K – £450K

Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £374,000 (about £445 per square foot) in Little Ilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,079 up to £665,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Little Ilford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£475,000£496
Terraced26£432,500£447
Flats11£250,000£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Little Ilford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Ilford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£245,000£401,250
2017£234,750£368,000
2018£255,000£406,500
2019£260,000£400,000
2020£235,000£430,000
2021£275,000£419,998
2022£265,000£425,000
2023£266,000£445,000
2024£290,000£430,000
2025£280,000£450,000
2026£250,000£430,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Ilford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Ilford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£367£379
2017£357£385
2018£381£412
2019£449£394
2020£402£404
2021£378£397
2022£424£469
2023£377£415
2024£396£470
2025£418£475
2026£324£443
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Little Ilford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Little Ilford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 30 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 5LE.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 5LE
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Jan 202623, Colchester Avenue, London, E12 5LFTerracedFreehold£390,000
06 Jul 2026953A, Romford Road, London, E12 5JRFlatsLeasehold£275,000
28 Aug 202645, Worcester Road, London, E12 5JXTerracedFreehold£400,000
25 Jun 2026780, Romford Road, London, E12 5JGTerracedFreehold£351,000
20 Aug 202645, Eighth Avenue, London, E12 5JNTerracedFreehold£565,000

Schools

In the E12 5LE postcode area, located within Manor Park North, there are 12 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.

Nearby schools for E12 5LE
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.1 miNurserySheringham Nursery School & Children's CentreLocal authority nursery school
Outstanding
0.1 miPrimarySheringham Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Outstanding
0.3 miPrimarySir John Heron Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good

Local amenities

3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E12 5LE

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E12 5LE
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miTesco Express849-853 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5JYWalking directions to Tesco Express
0.5 miYork SupermarketYork Mews, Redbridge, IG1 3AEWalking directions to York Supermarket
0.5 miLondis128-130 Church Road, London, E12 6HLWalking directions to Londis

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E12 5LE, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Nasreen Shamima

Little Ilford - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Oli Rahman

Little Ilford - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Tahir Mirza

Little Ilford - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Timms

East Ham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast HamE14001213
WardLittle IlfordE05013915
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Manor Park NorthE02000716
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 003AE01003578
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E12 5LE

Is E12 5LE (Manor Park North) safe?

The area around E12 5LE records about 140 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near E12 5LE?

The median sale price around E12 5LE in Little Ilford is £374,000 (about £445 per square foot) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E12 5LE?

There are 19 schools close to E12 5LE, including Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding), Sheringham Primary School (Outstanding) and Sir John Heron Primary School (Good). Ratings are official Ofsted judgements or Area360 summaries of the latest available inspection grades.

What is the nearest station to E12 5LE?

The closest station to E12 5LE is Manor Park in TfL zone 3,4, about 889 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.

How deprived is the area around E12 5LE?

E12 5LE scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,174 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E12 5LE (Manor Park North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E12 5LE is Stephen Timms (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Nasreen Shamima (Newham Independents Party), Oli Rahman (Newham Independents Party) and Tahir Mirza (Newham Independents Party).