West Ham
Strong on transport, with higher house prices
West Ham at a glance
- House prices
- £470,000
- Higher prices85th percentile
- Schools
- 74th percentile
- Middle
- Transport
- 86th percentile
- Strong
- Crime rate
- 84 per 1,000 residents
- Middle35th percentile
- Flood risk
- 39.4% of the area in flood zones
- More flood-zone land93rd percentile
Underlying data dates vary by measure.
How to read these figuresIs West Ham a good place to live?
West Ham may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
You can also compare nearby neighbourhoods in Newham below.
Best fit and trade-offs
May suit
- Movers who value stronger transport access
Watch out for
- House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally
- More of the area is in river or sea flood zones than most neighbourhoods in England; check the flood map for the specific property
Crime rate in West Ham
Crime rate
- Crime rate
- 84 per 1,000 residents
- Percentile
- 35th percentile nationally
Recorded crime is relatively higher; higher percentiles indicate lower crime.
Recorded crimes and anti-social behaviour per 1,000 residents over the 12 months to June 2026. Higher crime percentiles indicate lower recorded crime. Busy centres can show high rates because crimes are counted where they happen but divided by the people who live there.
House prices in West Ham
House prices
- Median sale price
- £470,000
- Percentile
- 85th percentile nationally
House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally.
Median of 42 standard sales over the 12 months to June 2026, from HM Land Registry. Lower price percentiles indicate lower prices nationally. This is an area figure, not a valuation of a particular home.
Schools in West Ham
Schools
74th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger schools indicators nationally.
Flood risk in West Ham
Flood risk
39.4% of the area in flood zones 2 or 3
Land in Environment Agency river and sea flood zones 2 or 3. Zone 3, the higher-probability zone, covers 36.5% of the area. That is the 93rd percentile among neighbourhoods in England, where higher means more flood-zone land. Surface water is not included, and this is not an address-level assessment: check the flood map for the specific property.
Transport in West Ham
Transport
86th percentile nationally
Higher percentiles indicate stronger transport indicators nationally.
What the full report adds
This public guide covers headline signals for crime, house prices, schools, flood risk and transport. The full report adds deeper lifestyle, health, green space, family and local life data, plus tools to compare and shortlist neighbourhoods.
FAQs
Is West Ham a good place to live?
West Ham may be a good fit for people who value stronger transport access. House prices appear higher than many neighbourhoods nationally and more of the area is in a flood zone than most neighbourhoods in England, so those factors are worth checking against your priorities.
Is West Ham safe?
West Ham ranks in the 35th percentile for crime data; in this dataset, a higher percentile indicates lower crime.
What are house prices like in West Ham?
The median sale price was £470,000 in the 12 months to June 2026. House prices are in the 85th percentile nationally; lower percentiles indicate lower prices.
How are schools in West Ham?
Schools rank in the 74th percentile nationally for this public profile.
What neighbourhoods are near West Ham?
Nearby public profiles include Manor Park in Newham and Wall End in Newham.
