neighbouring areas
| Beckton | Forest Gate | Poplar | Stratford |
| Bethnal Green | Hackney | Redbridge | Walthamstow |
| Bow | Isle of Dogs | Sewardstone | Wanstead |
| Canary Wharf | Leyton | South Hackney | Wapping |
| Chingford | Newham | Stepney | West Ham |
Postcodes
| E1 | E14 | E2 | E7 |
| E10 | E15 | E3 | E8 |
| E11 | E16 | E4 | E9 |
| E12 | E17 | E5 | |
| E13 | E18 | E6 |
other districts in UK
| Central London | North London | South West London | |
| East Central London | North West London | West Central London | |
| East London | South East London | West London |
Spacious, leafy, and steeped in Victorian architecture, East Ham attracts residents from the four corners of the world.
Living in East Ham
East Ham is a bustling area with many places of natural beauty. Property consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraced townhouses, often in tree-lined avenues, purpose-built blocks of flats and maisonettes above commercial premises.
East Ham is a treasure trove of ethnic stores and restaurants serving local communities from Asia, Africa, Caribbean and Eastern Europe. This is complemented by traditional English fare such as pie, mash and jellied eels in places such as Robin's Pie and Mash shop.
Sport is a key feature of East Ham, due in part to the influence of the London 2012 Olympics and local sporting facilities such as East Ham Leisure Centre on Barking Road.
Central Park and Plashet Park are the two largest parks in East Ham and both combine natural open spaces with playgrounds and cafés.
Priory Park is in the Upton Park area of East Ham and Flanders Playing Fields are where former England captain, Sir Bobby Moore, developed his football skills. West Ham United F.C., which Moore also captained, has its ground in Upton Park.
Newham City Farm offers children and adults the opportunity to see and handle farm animals, and East Ham Nature Reserve is a haven for endangered species of insect and butterfly.
Transport
The A13 Newham Way marks East Ham's southern border with Beckton and the A406 North Circular Road marks the border with Barking.
The District Line and the Hammersmith & City Line run from East Ham tube station east to Barking and Upminster, and west to Earl's Court and Hammersmith via the City of London.
For information regarding bus routes that serve East Ham and for all tube times please visit http://www.tfl.gov.uk/gettingaround/default.aspx.
The nearest mainline station is in Barking which offers connecting trains to Fenchurch Street. For details of train services throughout the UK please visit http://www.nationalrail.co.uk/.
London City Airport lies to the south of Beckton on the River Thames. For information regarding flights please visit http://www.londoncityairport.com/.
History and culture
Religion plays a strong role within the various communities in East Ham and is marked by well-attended churches and mosques.
The Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene dates from the first half of the 12th century and is claimed to be the oldest parish church still in use in Greater London.
Newham Council is located in the former East Ham Town Hall a Grade II listed Edwardian building with a magnificent clock tower. Constructed between 1901 and 1903, the Town Hall was opened by Passmore Edwards, a Victorian newspaper proprietor and philanthropist, on 5 February 1903.
For current information about East Ham please visit http://www.newham.gov.uk/.
view the 10 most recently added properties for sale in East Ham
2 bedrooms house in East Ham, London E6 - Asking price of £199,995
This two bedroom, mid terraced house is situated off Roman Road, being close to A13 and High Street South area. The accommodation comprises of two bedrooms, first floor bathroom/WC, two reception...... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Abbots Road - Asking price of £199,995
Two bedroom terrace house offered chain free, great proportioned room sizes with a first floor bathroom, gas fired heating with double glazing.... view full details
1 bedroom house in Heigham Road - Asking price of £134,995
Situated close to East Ham station, internal viewing is recommended, please call to avoid disappointment.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Latham Close, Beckton, London E6 - Asking price of £229,995
Easymove estate agents are delighted to offer for sale this three bedroom, mid terrace property situated just off East Ham Manor Way within easy access to Beckton DLR Station and Asda Shopping...... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Stevenage Road - Asking price of £224,995
Located in the Burges Estate Estate, chain free three bedroom terrace house offering through lounge, first floor bathroom, double glazed, gas central heating, 86ft rear garden.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in High Street South, East Ham, London - From £230,000
Price Range: £230,000 - £250,000. Three Bedroom End of Terrace With Garage. Through Lounge, First Floor Bathroom & Modern Kitchen.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Stokes Road - Asking price of £165,000
Mid terraced two bedroom house that requires everything doing to it. We hold the keys so come and have a look.... view full details
3 bedrooms house in Spencer Road - Asking price of £240,000
Mid terraced house close to Katherine Road, good room sizes. Serious buyer required, so if that's you, then call us.... view full details
2 bedrooms house in Wall End Road, East Ham, London - From £195,000
Price Range: £195,000 - £215,000. Two Bedroom Mid-Terrace House. Open Plan Reception & Kitchen. Ground Floor Bathroom.... view full details
