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E15 3HQ

Bull Road

West Ham

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Detailed insights for E15 3HQ

Overview

Postcode E15 3HQ is located in a major urban area, within the West Ham ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Plaistow North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Plaistow North is £56,640 per year. The nearest station is Plaistow, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Stratford Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
94
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
32%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Plaistow North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,101 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 25% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Plaistow North has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

32%

Approximately 32.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 42.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in Plaistow North is £56,640 per year.

Noise Level

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 221 ft away from E15 3HQ.

Flood risk

Very low

Plaistow North near E15 3HQ has very low flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is Plaistow located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 3HQ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Plaistow

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Plaistow
0.4 mi

3

Abbey Road

DLR

Walking directions to Abbey Road
0.4 mi

3

West Ham

C2C, DLR, District, Hammersmith and City, Jubilee

Walking directions to West Ham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 3HQ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miStratford ParkMediumWalking directions to Stratford Park
0.5 miSandal Street Play AreaSmallWalking directions to Sandal Street Play Area
0.3 miLister GardensSmallWalking directions to Lister Gardens

Area Profile

Population
375
Population density
11,467.9 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
59.26(+121%)
Violence and sexual offences
42.33(+36%)
Other theft
12.7(+11%)
Public order
7.41(+10%)
Theft from the person
6.88(-27%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

African
81
21.54%
Other White
75
19.95%
Bangladeshi
42
11.17%
Other Asian
28
7.45%
British
25
6.65%
Total population: 376

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
98
32.24%
No qualifications
65
21.38%
Level 3 (A level)
55
18.09%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
33
10.86%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
30
9.87%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
50
40.98%
Social rents from council
32
26.23%
Owns with a mortgage
17
13.93%
Owns outright
14
11.48%
Other social rented
7
5.74%
Total households: 122

Property prices in West Ham

Based on 51 recent sales, the median property price is £470,000 (about £5,647 per square metre) in West Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £760,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for West Ham 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 West Ham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats15£300,000£4,964
Semi-Detached1£484,000£6,914
Terraced35£515,000£5,869

10 year median price trend in West Ham

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 3HQ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 3HQ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 May 202531, Bull Road, London, E15 3HQTerracedFreehold£446,000
02 Apr 202531, Bull Road, London, E15 3HQTerracedFreehold£300,000
24 Feb 202521, Morley Road, London, E15 3HFTerracedFreehold£700,000
27 Mar 202536, Holbrook Road, London, E15 3EATerracedFreehold£510,000
06 Mar 2025First Floor Flat, 4, Corporation Street, London, E15 3HDFlatsLeasehold£265,000

Schools

In the E15 3HQ postcode area, located within Plaistow North, there are 13 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 3HQ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryRanelagh Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryPortway Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryStratford Manor Primary School & NurseryCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E15 3HQ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 3HQ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSM International Store173 Plaistow Road, London, E15 3ETWalking directions to SM International Store
0.1 miLia Market159 Plaistow Road, London, E15 3ETWalking directions to Lia Market
0.1 miJug & Bottles155 Plaistow Road, London, E15 3ETWalking directions to Jug & Bottles
0.1 miThe Food Shop249 Plaistow Road, London, E15 3EUWalking directions to The Food Shop
0.1 miEverest Supermarket253-255 Plaistow Road, London, E15 3EUWalking directions to Everest Supermarket

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 E15 3HQ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Adjoa Kwarteng

West Ham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Ibrahim Alom

West Ham - Elected 7 May 2026

Green Party

John Gray

West Ham - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour and Co-operative Party

Member of parliament

James Edward Asser

West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest Ham and BecktonE14001576
WardWest HamE05013927
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Plaistow NorthE02000734
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 021CE01003630
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 3HQ

Is E15 3HQ (Plaistow North) safe?

The area around E15 3HQ records about 94 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 shoplifting.

What is the average house price near E15 3HQ?

The median sale price around E15 3HQ in Plaistow North is £470,000 (about £5,647 per square metre) based on 51 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E15 3HQ?

There are 20 schools close to E15 3HQ, including Ranelagh Primary School (Good), Portway Primary School (Outstanding) and Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 3HQ?

The closest station to E15 3HQ is Plaistow in TfL zone 3, about 320 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E15 3HQ?

E15 3HQ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,101 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E15 3HQ (Plaistow North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E15 3HQ is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Adjoa Kwarteng (Labour and Co-operative Party), Ibrahim Alom (Green Party) and John Gray (Labour and Co-operative 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.