Postcode E12 5SE 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 moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Wanstead Flats is £86,852 per year. The nearest station is Wanstead located about 0.8 miles away. There are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, 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 1.8% 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.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E12 5SE.
Wanstead Flats near E12 5SE 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8 mi | 4 | Wanstead | Central | Walking directions to Wanstead |
| 1 mi | 3,4 | Manor Park | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| 1 mi | 3 | Wanstead Park | Overground | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Wanstead Park | Large | Walking directions to Wanstead Park |
Based on 66 recent sales, the median property price is £817,500 in Wanstead Park area, with individual transactions ranging from £300,000 up to £2,850,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Flats | 16 | £362,500 |
| Detached | 5 | £1,405,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 12 | £1,037,500 |
| Terraced | 33 | £890,000 |
10 year median price trend in Wanstead Park
In the E12 5SE postcode area, located within Wanstead Flats, there are 6 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
2 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E12 5SE
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Asda Express | 19 Aldersbrook Road, London, E12 5HH | Walking directions to Asda Express |
| 0.2 mi | Brading Food & Wine | 130 Brading Crescent, London, E11 3RS | Walking directions to Brading Food & Wine |
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 5SE, 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
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.