| Council | Newham |
| Crime Rate | ✓Low for an Inner London suburb 8% below the national average. |
| Vibe | 🎉 Living for the Weekend🍸 Dinner & Drinks🌳 Parklife🚶♀️ No Car Needed |
| Demographics | 👶 Young Families😔 High Unemployment🏘️ Renters |
The average house price in West Ham is £468,039, based on HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. The sold house prices graph below shows West Ham house price trends over the last 30 years.
£468,039
£336,442
£485,051
Is West Ham a nice place to live?
West Ham is a passable place to live. We've given it a liveable rating of C+. Locals particularly enjoy access to parks and outdoor spaces. The area has a vibrant social scene, perfect for those who enjoy going out. However, one concern might be the high levels of unemployment in the area. With fewer homeowners than average, the area may feel less settled for those seeking an established community.
How safe is West Ham?
West Ham has a low crime rate for an Inner London suburb, with around 69 recorded crimes per 1,000 people a year. This is 8% below the national average, and 36% below the Inner London average.
What are the best schools in West Ham?
West Ham has 97 schools nearby. The top-rated Ofsted Outstanding schools include Selwyn Primary School, Portway Primary School, St Bonaventure's RC School. Other well-regarded schools rated Good by Ofsted include Ranelagh Primary School and Stratford Manor Primary School & Nursery. Note: 2 schools are currently rated as Requires Improvement.