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E12 6SL

High Street North

Plashet

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Detailed insights for E12 6SL

Overview

Postcode E12 6SL is located in a major urban area, within the Plashet ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the East Ham North area. It has high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 51% 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 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Plashet Park.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
64
Deprivation level
8/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
3.6%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

8/10

East Ham North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,784 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 36% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

East Ham North has an average crime rate, with approximately 63.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

3.6%

Approximately 3.6% 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

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 0 ft away from E12 6SL.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is East Ham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E12 6SL
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4

East Ham

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to East Ham
0.5 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 6SL
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPlashet ParkLargeWalking directions to Plashet Park

Area Profile

Population
420
Population density
19,444.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.27(+20%)
Violence and sexual offences
27.31(-12%)
Theft from the person
7.45(-21%)
Vehicle crime
6.21(-34%)
Other theft
5.79(-49%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Pakistani
170
39.81%
Other Asian
67
15.69%
Indian
65
15.22%
Bangladeshi
63
14.75%
Other
14
3.28%
Total population: 427

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
36.55%
No qualifications
105
30.7%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
43
12.57%
Level 3 (A level)
27
7.89%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
20
5.85%
Total 16+ residents: 342

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
72
65.45%
Owns with a mortgage
20
18.18%
Other forms of private rent
8
7.27%
Owns outright
4
3.64%
Social rents from council
2
1.82%
Total households: 110

Property prices in Plashet

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £4,736 per square metre) in Plashet area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plashet 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 Plashet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats4£245,000£4,216
Terraced25£500,000£4,898

10 year median price trend in Plashet

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

Recent sales

There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 6SL.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 6SL
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
09 Jan 2026299, High Street North, London, E12 6SLOtherFreehold£810,000
31 Oct 202516A, Shelley Avenue, London, E12 6SWFlatsLeasehold£215,000
31 Mar 202530, Wordsworth Avenue, London, E12 6SUTerracedFreehold£617,000
30 Jul 202541, Shelley Avenue, London, E12 6SPTerracedFreehold£520,000
21 May 2026132, Byron Avenue, London, E12 6NGTerracedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the E12 6SL postcode area, located within East Ham North, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E12 6SL
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miSecondaryPlashet SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryKensington Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryLathom Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

13 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E12 6SL

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E12 6SL
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.3 miPark & ShopHigh Street North, London, E12 6TLWalking directions to Park & Shop
0.3 miLidl182-184 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 2JAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miNeed It Now Local Supermarket200 Shrewsbury Road, London, E7 8QJWalking directions to Need It Now Local Supermarket
0.3 miTopaz Food & Wine189 Shrewsbury Road, London, E7 8QHWalking directions to Topaz Food & Wine
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 6SL, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ilyas Sharif

Plashet - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Zuber Gulamussen

Plashet - 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
WardPlashetE05013921
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East Ham NorthE02000723
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 010AE01003529
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E12 6SL

Is E12 6SL (East Ham North) safe?

The area around E12 6SL records about 64 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 6SL?

The median sale price around E12 6SL in East Ham North is £490,000 (about £4,736 per square metre) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E12 6SL?

There are 20 schools close to E12 6SL, including Plashet School (Good), Kensington Primary School (Outstanding) and Lathom Junior School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E12 6SL?

The closest station to E12 6SL is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 380 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E12 6SL?

E12 6SL scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,784 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E12 6SL is Stephen Timms (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ilyas Sharif (Newham Independents Party) and Zuber Gulamussen (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.