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E12 6LP

Shakespeare Crescent

Little Ilford

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Detailed insights for E12 6LP

Overview

Postcode E12 6LP is located in a major urban area, within the Little Ilford ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the East Ham North area. It has high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 29.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Ham North is £57,098 per year. The nearest station is East Ham, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hathaway Crescent Park.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
6.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

8/10

East Ham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,818 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

East Ham North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 29.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

6.5%

Approximately 6.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in East Ham North is £57,098 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 200 ft away from E12 6LP.

Flood risk

No risk

East Ham North near E12 6LP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is East Ham located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E12 6LP
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3,4

East Ham

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to East Ham
0.7 mi

3,4

Woodgrange Park

Overground

Walking directions to Woodgrange Park
0.8 mi

3,4

Manor Park

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Manor Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E12 6LP
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.1 miHathaway Crescent ParkSmallWalking directions to Hathaway Crescent Park

Area Profile

Population
439
Population density
16,692 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
17.43(-44%)
Anti-social behaviour
7.4(-72%)
Vehicle crime
4.23(-55%)
Theft from the person
1.58(-83%)
Other crime
1.58(+6%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
130
29.61%
Pakistani
93
21.18%
Bangladeshi
57
12.98%
Other White
53
12.07%
British
27
6.15%
Total population: 439

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
131
38.08%
No qualifications
85
24.71%
Level 3 (A level)
40
11.63%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
36
10.47%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
25
7.27%
Total 16+ residents: 344

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
40
37.04%
Owns outright
36
33.33%
Owns with a mortgage
23
21.3%
Social rents from council
5
4.63%
Other social rented
2
1.85%
Total households: 108

Property prices in Little Ilford

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)

Price distribution by property type for Little Ilford 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 Little Ilford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats9£280,000£4,497
Semi-Detached1£475,000£5,337
Terraced28£435,000£5,000

10 year median price trend in Little Ilford

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Little Ilford.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 6LP.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 6LP
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
03 Sept 2025130, Shakespeare Crescent, London, E12 6LPTerracedFreehold£410,000
14 Mar 2025159, Shakespeare Crescent, London, E12 6LWTerracedFreehold£567,500
19 Sept 2025152, Byron Avenue, London, E12 6NHTerracedFreehold£500,000
26 Mar 2025171, Kensington Avenue, London, E12 6NLTerracedFreehold£540,000
21 Mar 2025138, Kensington Avenue, London, E12 6NNTerracedFreehold£550,000

Schools

In the E12 6LP postcode area, located within East Ham North, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E12 6LP
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryKensington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryEssex Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.3 miSecondaryLittle Ilford SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E12 6LP

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E12 6LP
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Today397 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JXWalking directions to Nisa Today
0.3 miDilka Express117 Burges Road, London, E6 2BLWalking directions to Dilka Express
0.3 miGeneral Food Store315 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JXWalking directions to General Food Store
0.3 miMasila Stores Food and Wine101 Burges Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BJWalking directions to Masila Stores Food and Wine
0.3 miWhit Bred185 Altmore Avenue, East Ham, London, E6 2BTWalking directions to Whit Bred

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,237
Band B£1,444
Band C£1,650
Band D£1,856
Band E£2,268
Band F£2,681
Band G£3,093
Band H£3,712

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 6LP, 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)East Ham NorthE02000723
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 010BE01003530
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E12 6LP

Is E12 6LP (East Ham North) safe?

The area around E12 6LP records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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.

What is the average house price near E12 6LP?

The median sale price around E12 6LP in East Ham North is £405,000 (about £4,974 per square metre) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E12 6LP?

There are 20 schools close to E12 6LP, including Kensington Primary School (Outstanding), Essex Primary School (Outstanding) and Little Ilford School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E12 6LP?

The closest station to E12 6LP is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 720 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E12 6LP?

E12 6LP scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,818 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E12 6LP (East Ham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E12 6LP 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).

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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.