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West Ham is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 17,042.
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West Ham is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 17,042. Property prices have risen substantially, with a median of £470,000 and 141 sales recorded in the past year; terraced houses median at £515,000 while flats median at £320,000. The area shows elevated nitrogen dioxide levels at 20.1 annually and moderate particulate matter at 8.9. Flood risk is notable, affecting 47.7 percent of the neighbourhood. Connectivity is strong, with 99.9 percent superfast broadband coverage and 82.7 percent gigabit-capable access. Deprivation indicators place West Ham among the more disadvantaged areas; about 25 percent of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived. The London Borough of Newham administers planning, with 3 listed buildings recorded and no green belt designation. Council tax for band D is £1,944.23.
Data updated 2026/2025. West Ham, London — a free, sourced local-area report from Acreright. Every figure shows its source and date; where the data isn't reliable we say so rather than guess.
This district. Figures below lead with West Ham’s own data where it exists; wider-area statistics are clearly labelled.
Within London, West Ham ranks 4th cheapest of 33, 23rd safest and 3rd most affordable.
Sold prices in West Ham have risen 31% over the last five years (UK House Price Index).
About 25% of neighbourhoods in England are more deprived than West Ham (English Indices of Deprivation, decile 3 of 10, national basis). More deprived than in 2019 (decile 3 then).
Investment context: a gross rental yield of about 5.6% (area median rent against the median sold price) — appraise a specific property at /appraisal/west ham.
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Nearby areas we cover: Stratford, Three Mills, Stratford New Town.
West Ham is a neighbourhood in London with a population of 17,042.