Postcode E12 5LU is located in a major urban area, within the Little Ilford ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Little Ilford West area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Ilford West is £53,635 per year. The nearest station is Ilford, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Little Ilford Park.
Little Ilford West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,849 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 15% most deprived areas in England.
Little Ilford West has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 30.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 25.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Little Ilford West is £53,635 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 208 ft away from E12 5LU.
Little Ilford West near E12 5LU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Ilford located about 0.4 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 4 | Ilford | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Ilford |
| 0.7 mi | 3,4 | Manor Park | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Little Ilford Park | Large | Walking directions to Little Ilford Park |
| 0.3 mi | Uphall Recreation Ground | Small | Walking directions to Uphall Recreation Ground |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £405,000 (about £4,974 per square metre) in Little Ilford area, with individual transactions ranging from £104,079 up to £665,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 9 | £280,000 | £4,497 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £475,000 | £5,337 |
| Terraced | 28 | £435,000 | £5,000 |
10 year median price trend in Little Ilford
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 5LU.
In the E12 5LU postcode area, located within Little Ilford West, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E12 5LU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | 849-853 Romford Road, Manor Park, London, E12 5JY | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.4 mi | Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street, Ilford, IG1 2AA | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.4 mi | Londis | 128-130 Church Road, London, E12 6HL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.4 mi | York Supermarket | York Mews, Redbridge, IG1 3AE | Walking directions to York Supermarket |
| 0.4 mi | European Market | Ilford Hill, Redbridge, IG1 4DU | Walking directions to European Market |
Annual council tax rates for Newham 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 5LU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Nasreen Shamima
Little Ilford - Elected 7 May 2026
Oli Rahman
Little Ilford - Elected 7 May 2026
Tahir Mirza
Little Ilford - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Timms
East Ham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E12 5LU records about 88 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.
The median sale price around E12 5LU in Little Ilford West is £405,000 (about £4,974 per square metre) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E12 5LU, including Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre (Outstanding), Sheringham Primary School (Outstanding) and Dersingham Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E12 5LU is Ilford in TfL zone 4, about 770 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
E12 5LU scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,849 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E12 5LU 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).
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.