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E15 2LB

Ward Road

Stratford

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Overview

Postcode E15 2LB is located in a major urban area, within the Stratford ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, in line with the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town is £73,459 per year. The nearest station is Stratford High Street, about 0.1 miles away. There are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest large park is Channelsea Path.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
130
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
20.9%
Connectivity
10/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

7/10

Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,802 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 39% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

20.9%

Approximately 20.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.0% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

5/10

The average income per household in Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town is £73,459 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 113 ft away from E15 2LB.

Flood risk

No risk

Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town near E15 2LB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

10/10

The nearest station is Stratford High Street located about 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 2LB
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 mi

3

Stratford High Street

DLR

Walking directions to Stratford High Street
0.3 mi

3

Stratford

C2C, Central, DLR, Elizabeth, Greater Anglia, Jubilee, Overground

Walking directions to Stratford
0.5 mi

2,3

Pudding Mill Lane

DLR

Walking directions to Pudding Mill Lane

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 2LB
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miChannelsea PathLargeWalking directions to Channelsea Path
0.3 miGreenwayMediumWalking directions to Greenway
0.5 miStratford ParkMediumWalking directions to Stratford Park

Area Profile

Population
537
Population density
26,584.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
42.62(+37%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.16(+9%)
Theft from the person
15.7(+67%)
Other theft
15.14(+32%)
Drugs
11.22(+81%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Chinese
122
22.68%
Other White
93
17.29%
Indian
79
14.68%
African
48
8.92%
British
44
8.18%
Total population: 538

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
375
76.22%
No qualifications
42
8.54%
Level 3 (A level)
32
6.5%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
23
4.67%
Other
8
1.63%
Total 16+ residents: 492

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
58
43.28%
Other social rented
28
20.9%
Owns with a mortgage
19
14.18%
Shared ownership
15
11.19%
Owns outright
8
5.97%
Total households: 134

Property prices in Stratford

Median price£410,000
Price per sq ft£572
Sales (last 12 months)93
Typical range (middle 50%)£330K – £471K

Based on 93 recent sales, the median property price is £410,000 (about £572 per square foot) in Stratford area, with individual transactions ranging from £112,000 up to £680,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Stratford over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Semi-Detached1£480,000£719
Terraced23£475,000£728
Flats69£384,000£546

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Stratford

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stratford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£262,500£447,500
2017£362,445£483,250
2018£422,363£492,500
2019£401,250£435,400
2020£426,000£437,500
2021£435,000£460,000
2022£474,000£490,000
2023£377,500£480,000
2024£373,000£465,450
2025£387,500£475,000
2026£375,000£479,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Stratford.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stratford.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£584£572
2017£522£589
2018£643£538
2019£629£590
2020£606£621
2021£648£670
2022£606£657
2023£581£664
2024£581£666
2025£581£685
2026£526£714
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Stratford.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Stratford in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2LB.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 2LB
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
18 Nov 2025Flat 73, 1, Ward Road, London, E15 2LBFlatsLeasehold£395,000
16 Oct 2025Flat 69, 1, Ward Road, London, E15 2LBFlatsLeasehold£410,000
28 Apr 2025Flat 31, 1, Ward Road, London, E15 2LBFlatsLeasehold£290,000
19 Mar 2025Flat 19, 1, Ward Road, London, E15 2LBFlatsLeasehold£415,000
16 May 2025504, Atelier Point, 32, Jupp Road West, London, E15 2EXFlatsLeasehold£565,000

Schools

In the E15 2LB postcode area, located within Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town, there are 10 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 2LB
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusLondon Academy of ExcellenceFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryCarpenters Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miAll-throughSchool 21Free schools

Requires improvement

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 2LB

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 2LB
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miCollins Newsagents24-26 Doran Walk, Stratford, London, E15 2JLWalking directions to Collins Newsagents
0.1 miTonys Food Store265-267 High Street, Stratford, London, E15 2LRWalking directions to Tonys Food Store
0.2 miAlma ExpressWarton Road, Newham, E15 2LGWalking directions to Alma Express
0.2 miBuyfoodsStation Street, London, E15 1DAWalking directions to Buyfoods
0.2 miThe LocalWarton Road, Newham, E15 2JSWalking directions to The Local

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

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 E15 2LB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Chae Ho Hwang

Stratford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Danny Keeling

Stratford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Sonia Quintero

Stratford - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

Member of parliament

Uma Kumaran

Stratford and Bow - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyStratford and BowE14001525
WardStratfordE05013924
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Carpenters Estate & Stratford New TownE02006996
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 039EE01034221
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced2011-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 2LB

Is E15 2LB (Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town) safe?

The area around E15 2LB records about 130 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 shoplifting, theft from the person and violence and sexual offences.

What is the average house price near E15 2LB?

The median sale price around E15 2LB in Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town is £410,000 (about £572 per square foot) based on 93 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E15 2LB?

There are 20 schools close to E15 2LB, including London Academy of Excellence (Outstanding), Carpenters Primary School (Good) and School 21 (Requires improvement). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 2LB?

The closest station to E15 2LB is Stratford High Street in TfL zone 3, about 180 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E15 2LB?

E15 2LB scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,802 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E15 2LB (Carpenters Estate & Stratford New Town) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for Stratford and Bow covering E15 2LB is Uma Kumaran (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Chae Ho Hwang (Green Party), Danny Keeling (Green Party) and Sonia Quintero (Green Party).