Postcode report
Is E13 8AB a Good Place to Live? Crime, Schools & Area Insights
About E13 8AB: area rating, property, schools and local change
E13 8AB is a postcode in Plaistow West & Canning Town East, Newham, London, England. This postcode area guide brings together crime, schools, demographics, property prices, planning applications, HMO licences and roadworks near E13 8AB, then scores the surrounding small area 36/100 - bottom 15% nationally across 8 matched LocaleIQ domains.
The strongest signals around E13 8AB are schools and education and jobs, while local prosperity is the main area to examine before moving, renting or buying here. LocaleIQ uses these local signals as a practical area rating rather than a single raw statistic, so read the score alongside the detailed map layers and source records.
The demographic profile for E13 8AB is based on Newham 030 Census 2021. It covers 10,279 residents, 16,408 people per square kilometre. The median age is around 31, helping show whether the area skews younger, family-sized or older. Housing tenure is 23% owner-occupied, 32% privately rented, 41% social rented, useful context for renters, buyers and landlords comparing the local property market. On the official England neighbourhood wellbeing index the area ranks in decile 1/10.
For property prices near E13 8AB, LocaleIQ uses Land Registry sold-price evidence for the E13 postcode district. The latest median sold price is £355k from 37 rolling sales. The Property tab separates flats, terraced, semi-detached and detached homes where enough sales exist.
Families checking schools near E13 8AB can compare 12 state schools within one mile, including 11 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted or the equivalent inspectorate. The Schools tab adds phase, school type, distance, rating and a dedicated school map so the education context is easier to judge.
The Kids & Clubs tab lists 12 nearby child-friendly activities by type, with age range, venue, distance and provider links where available.
For safety, the Crime tab breaks down recorded crime near E13 8AB by category and map position. Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Use it with the LocaleIQ safety score because police data can lag and does not capture every local issue.
Local change around E13 8AB is tracked through nearby planning permissions, HMO licensing and roadworks. This report currently shows 46 street-disruption records in the Planning tab, with dates, distance and source links. Large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.
FAQ
Common questions about E13 8AB
Is E13 8AB a good area to live?
LocaleIQ scores the surrounding small area 36/100 (bottom 15% nationally). The report combines local records with wider official context, so use it as a decision aid rather than a single verdict.
What is crime like near E13 8AB?
Crime trend is flat or improving month on month. Crime data can lag real events; check the Crime tab for source labels and proxy notes.
What schools are near E13 8AB?
12 open state schools are matched within 1 mile. The Schools tab lists distance, phase and rating where available.
Are there kids clubs or activities near E13 8AB?
LocaleIQ currently matches 12 nearby child-friendly activities. The Kids & Clubs tab lists venue, distance, age range and provider links where available.
What demographics are available for E13 8AB?
LocaleIQ matched E13 8AB to a Census 2021 geography. Figures describe the surrounding statistical area, not individual households.
What are typical property prices in E13 8AB?
The latest median sold price is £355k based on 37 Land Registry sales. The Property tab breaks down by property type and shows the recent trend.
Is there much building or roadworks around E13 8AB?
LocaleIQ currently shows 46 roadworks records in this report. Open the Planning tab for individual records; large council source datasets may contain more records than the displayed list.