Postcode E12 6LY 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 East area. It has very high deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 35.3 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 73% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Little Ilford East is £67,426 per year. The nearest station is East Ham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hathaway Crescent Park.
Little Ilford East has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,853 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 24% most deprived areas in England.
Little Ilford East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 63.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 38.5% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Little Ilford East is £67,426 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 319 ft away from E12 6LY.
Little Ilford East near E12 6LY has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Ham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| 0.8 mi | 3,4 | Woodgrange Park | Overground | Walking directions to Woodgrange Park |
| 0.9 mi | 3,4 | Manor Park | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Manor Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Hathaway Crescent Park | Small | Walking directions to Hathaway Crescent Park |
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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 6LY.
In the E12 6LY postcode area, located within Little Ilford East, there are 15 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E12 6LY
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Nisa Today | 397 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JX | Walking directions to Nisa Today |
| 0.3 mi | General Food Store | 315 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JX | Walking directions to General Food Store |
| 0.3 mi | Londis | 128-130 Church Road, London, E12 6HL | Walking directions to Londis |
| 0.3 mi | Dilka Express | 117 Burges Road, London, E6 2BL | Walking directions to Dilka Express |
| 0.4 mi | Masila Stores Food and Wine | 101 Burges Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BJ | Walking directions to Masila Stores Food and Wine |
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 6LY, 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 6LY records about 35 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 2 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 6LY in Little Ilford East 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 6LY, including Kensington Primary School (Outstanding), Little Ilford School (Good) and Essex Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E12 6LY is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 825 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E12 6LY scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,853 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 6LY 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.