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E12 6NB

Shakespeare Crescent

Little Ilford

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Detailed insights for E12 6NB

Overview

Postcode E12 6NB 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 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest small park is Hathaway Crescent Park.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
35
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.2%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

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.

Crime level

2/10

Little Ilford East has a very low crime rate, with approximately 35.3 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.2%

Approximately 10.2% 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.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in Little Ilford East is £67,426 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 249 ft away from E12 6NB.

Flood risk

No risk

Little Ilford East near E12 6NB 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 East Ham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 3 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E12 6NB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 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
0.7 mi

3,4

Manor Park

Elizabeth

Walking directions to Manor Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
534
Population density
17,859.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
46.36(+73%)
Violence and sexual offences
17.66(-43%)
Vehicle crime
5.15(-45%)
Theft from the person
3.68(-61%)
Other theft
2.21(-81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
183
34.4%
Bangladeshi
112
21.05%
Pakistani
84
15.79%
Other White
47
8.83%
Other Asian
25
4.7%
Total population: 532

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
137
34.08%
No qualifications
77
19.15%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
65
16.17%
Level 3 (A level)
53
13.18%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
10.95%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
41
32.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
39
30.71%
Owns with a mortgage
25
19.69%
Other forms of private rent
9
7.09%
Social rents from council
7
5.51%
Total households: 127

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 6NB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 6NB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
12 Nov 2025146, Shakespeare Crescent, London, E12 6NBTerracedFreehold£665,000
03 Oct 2025136, Shakespeare Crescent, London, E12 6NBTerracedFreehold£675,000
01 Sept 2025144, Ruskin Avenue, London, E12 6PRTerracedFreehold£545,000
26 Jun 2025100, Browning Road, London, E12 6QZFlatsLeasehold£255,000
17 Mar 202664, Chesterford Road, London, E12 6LBTerracedFreehold£340,000

Schools

In the E12 6NB postcode area, located within Little Ilford East, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E12 6NB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryEssex Primary SchoolCommunity school

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryKensington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miSecondaryLittle Ilford SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

7 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E12 6NB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E12 6NB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miNisa Today397 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JXWalking directions to Nisa Today
0.3 miGeneral Food Store315 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JXWalking directions to General Food Store
0.3 miLondis128-130 Church Road, London, E12 6HLWalking directions to Londis
0.4 miDilka Express117 Burges Road, London, E6 2BLWalking directions to Dilka Express
0.4 miMasila Stores Food and Wine101 Burges Road, East Ham, London, E6 2BJWalking directions to Masila Stores Food and Wine

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 6NB, 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)Little Ilford EastE02000718
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 005AE01003528
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E12 6NB

Is E12 6NB (Little Ilford East) safe?

The area around E12 6NB 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.

What is the average house price near E12 6NB?

The median sale price around E12 6NB in Little Ilford East 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 6NB?

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

What is the nearest station to E12 6NB?

The closest station to E12 6NB is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 811 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E12 6NB?

E12 6NB 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).

Who represents E12 6NB (Little Ilford East) in Parliament and on the local council?

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

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.