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E15 3QU

Park Grove

Plaistow North

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Detailed insights for E15 3QU

Overview

Postcode E15 3QU is located in a major urban area, within the Plaistow North 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 79.7 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 38% 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 0.3 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is West Ham Park.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
80
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
62.5%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

Plaistow North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,435 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 23% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

7/10

Plaistow North has a high crime rate, with approximately 79.7 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

62.5%

Approximately 62.5% 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 328 ft away from E15 3QU.

Flood risk

No risk

Plaistow North near E15 3QU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Plaistow located about 0.3 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E15 3QU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 mi

3

Plaistow

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Plaistow
0.6 mi

3

Upton Park

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Upton Park
0.8 mi

3

Abbey Road

DLR

Walking directions to Abbey Road

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E15 3QU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miWest Ham ParkLargeWalking directions to West Ham Park
0.5 miLister GardensSmallWalking directions to Lister Gardens

Area Profile

Population
280
Population density
21,968.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
32.21(+20%)
Violence and sexual offences
32.21(+4%)
Vehicle crime
9.5(+1%)
Other theft
8.45(-26%)
Drugs
7.39(+19%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
74
26.71%
African
45
16.25%
British
39
14.08%
Caribbean
24
8.66%
Pakistani
20
7.22%
Total population: 277

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
81
34.91%
No qualifications
45
19.4%
Level 3 (A level)
37
15.95%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
27
11.64%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
24
10.34%
Total 16+ residents: 232

Housing

Housing tenure

Social rents from council
53
50.96%
Private landlord or letting agency
18
17.31%
Other social rented
12
11.54%
Owns outright
9
8.65%
Owns with a mortgage
6
5.77%
Total households: 104

Property prices in Plaistow North

Based on 44 recent sales, the median property price is £408,000 (about £5,170 per square metre) in Plaistow North area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £690,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Plaistow North 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 Plaistow North over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats19£300,000£5,197
Semi-Detached1£485,000£6,644
Terraced24£462,500£5,108

10 year median price trend in Plaistow North

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E15 3QU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
21 Nov 202523, East Road, London, E15 3QSTerracedFreehold£650,000
23 Apr 202541, East Road, London, E15 3QSTerracedFreehold£550,000
28 Mar 20259, East Road, London, E15 3QSTerracedFreehold£621,775
20 Jan 202614, East Road, London, E15 3QRFlatsLeasehold£300,000
16 Sept 202521, Stopford Road, London, E13 0LYSemi-DetachedFreehold£800,000

Schools

In the E15 3QU postcode area, located within Plaistow North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E15 3QU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryPortway Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimarySelwyn Primary SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

0.3 miSecondaryLister Community SchoolAcademy converter

N/A

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E15 3QU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miFairways Premiere Express78 Stratford Road, London, E13 0JWWalking directions to Fairways Premiere Express
0.1 miCostcutter53 Stratford Road, London, E13 0NFWalking directions to Costcutter
0.2 miJ.P. Food and Wine7 Terrace Road, London, E13 0LPWalking directions to J.P. Food and Wine
0.2 miBNK Grocers5 Terrace Road, London, E13 0LPWalking directions to BNK Grocers
0.2 miThe Red Mini Market1 Terrace Road, London, E13 0LPWalking directions to The Red Mini Market

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

Local councillors

Nizam Ali

Plaistow North - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Sophia Naqvi

Plaistow North - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Zulfiqar Ali

Plaistow North - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour 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
WardPlaistow NorthE05013918
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Plaistow NorthE02000734
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 021AE01003598
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E15 3QU

Is E15 3QU (Plaistow North) safe?

The area around E15 3QU records about 80 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 7 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 3QU?

The median sale price around E15 3QU in Plaistow North is £408,000 (about £5,170 per square metre) based on 44 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E15 3QU?

There are 20 schools close to E15 3QU, including Portway Primary School (Outstanding), Selwyn Primary School and Lister Community School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E15 3QU?

The closest station to E15 3QU is Plaistow in TfL zone 3, about 472 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E15 3QU?

E15 3QU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,435 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E15 3QU is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Nizam Ali (Newham Independents Party), Sophia Naqvi (Newham Independents Party) and Zulfiqar Ali (Labour 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.