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E12

LONDON

Greater London, London, England

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E12 covers LONDON in Greater London, London.

Avg price £495,152
1yr change ▲ 3.8%
Crime 132% above avg
Schools 2 Outstanding
Updated 2026-03
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Average House Price

£495,152

▲ 3.8% vs last year

This area National avg £287K

73% above national avg

Crime Rate

188.9/1,000

This area National avg 81.3/1,000

132% above national avg

Schools (Ofsted)

12 schools

Broadband Speed

369 Mbps

Property Prices in E12

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data

The average property price in E12 is £495,152, which is 62% below the Greater London average of £1,307,567.

Properties in E12 cost 72.5% more than the England and Wales average of £287,000.

House prices in E12 have risen 3.8% over the past 12 months and risen 0.0% over five years.

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Average Price by Property Type

Type Average Price Sales (12m)
Detached £1,233,000 5
Semi-detached £1,058,156 16
Terraced £535,959 349
Flat £279,678 136
All types £495,152 522

5-Year Price History

£479K £487K £496K £504K £513K 2023 2024 2025

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Crime & Safety in E12

Source: data.police.uk (rolling 12 months)

With 188.9 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents, E12 has a crime rate significantly 132% above the national average of 81.3 per 1,000.

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Crime by Type vs National Average

Violent crime
57.3 per 1,000 (avg: 22.1 per 1,000)
Burglary
5.2 per 1,000 (avg: 6.8 per 1,000)
Vehicle crime
16.6 per 1,000 (avg: 8.4 per 1,000)
Antisocial behaviour
40.7 per 1,000 (avg: 16.2 per 1,000)
Other theft
38.5 per 1,000 (avg: 9.5 per 1,000)
This area
National average

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Schools in E12

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools / Ofsted

E12 has 12 schools within or near its boundaries, including 2 rated Outstanding and 2 rated Good by Ofsted.

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Nearest Schools

School Type Ofsted Distance
Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Nursery Not inspected mi
Avenue Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Dersingham Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Salisbury Primary School Primary Not inspected mi
Essex Primary School Primary Not inspected mi

2

Outstanding

2

Good

0

Requires improvement

0

Inadequate

Demographics

Source: ONS Census 2021

374,523

Population

57

Median Age

18%

Owner-Occupied

80%

Economically Active

Tenure Type

Owner-occupied
18.0%
Private rent
36.0%
Social rent
28.0%

Broadband & Connectivity

Source: Ofcom Connected Nations

Average broadband download speeds in E12 are 369.0 Mbps, with 99% of premises having access to superfast broadband and 90% with full fibre (FTTP) connectivity.

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369.0 Mbps

Avg Download

66.0 Mbps

Avg Upload

97%

Superfast Coverage

92%

Ultrafast Coverage

0%

Full Fibre (FTTP)

Council Tax

Source: Valuation Office Agency

Council tax in E12 is collected by Newham. The Band D rate is £1,628/year.

Band A
8.0%
Band B
14.0%
Band C
25.0%
Band D
22.0%
Band E
16.0%
Band F
9.0%
Band G
5.0%
Band H
1.0%

Area Summary

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E12 — LONDON

Area Summary

E12 (LONDON) offers above-average property prices (£495,152, 73% above national average), higher-than-average crime (132% above national average), strong school provision (2 Outstanding-rated schools), and excellent broadband (369 Mbps average).

Prices

Above avg

Safety

High crime

Schools

Average

Broadband

Good

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Frequently Asked Questions about E12 LONDON

What is the average house price in E12 LONDON?
The average house price in E12 (LONDON) is £495,152, based on 522 residential sales in the past 12 months. This is 73% above the national average of £287,000. Prices have risen by 3.8% over the past year.
Is E12 LONDON a safe area to live?
Crime in E12 is above the national average (188.9 crimes per 1,000 residents vs 81.3 nationally). The most common crime types recorded are violent crime (57.3 per 1,000) and antisocial behaviour (40.7 per 1,000). Crime figures are sourced from data.police.uk rolling 12-month data.
What is the population of E12 LONDON?
The population of E12 (LONDON) is approximately 374,523 (ONS Census 2021). The median age is 57 years. 18% of homes are owner-occupied, 36% are privately rented, and 28% are social housing.
How fast is broadband in E12?
The average broadband download speed in E12 is 369 Mbps. Superfast broadband (30 Mbps+) is available to 97% of premises, ultrafast to 92%, and full-fibre (FTTP) to 0%. Source: Ofcom Connected Nations.
What are schools like in E12 LONDON?
There are 12 schools in or near E12. 33% are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted — 2 Outstanding and 2 Good. None require improvement.

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