Postcode E12 6SS 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 very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% 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 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Plashet Park.
East Ham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
East Ham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 23.4% 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.
The average income per household in East Ham North is £57,098 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 237 ft away from E12 6SS.
East Ham North near E12 6SS has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Ham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Plashet Park | Large | Walking directions to Plashet Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 4 | £245,000 | £4,216 |
| Terraced | 25 | £500,000 | £4,898 |
10 year median price trend in Plashet
There were 43 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E12 6SS.
In the E12 6SS postcode area, located within East Ham North, there are 15 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E12 6SS
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Park & Shop | High Street North, London, E12 6TL | Walking directions to Park & Shop |
| 0.3 mi | Need It Now Local Supermarket | 200 Shrewsbury Road, London, E7 8QJ | Walking directions to Need It Now Local Supermarket |
| 0.3 mi | Topaz Food & Wine | 189 Shrewsbury Road, London, E7 8QH | Walking directions to Topaz Food & Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Lidl | 182-184 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 2JA | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.4 mi | Eastham Local | High Street North, Newham, E6 2HT | Walking directions to Eastham Local |
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 6SS, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Ilyas Sharif
Plashet - Elected 7 May 2026
Zuber Gulamussen
Plashet - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Timms
East Ham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E12 6SS records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 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.
The median sale price around E12 6SS in East Ham North is £490,000 (about £4,736 per square metre) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E12 6SS, including Plashet School (Good), Grangewood Independent School and Monega Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E12 6SS is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 400 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E12 6SS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,410 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 6SS 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).
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.