Lightermans Yard London, Newham
5 addresses across 1 postcode (E7), about 30 m long. USRN 22208472.
- Energy: 3 homes have an energy certificate (B: 3).
- Flood: No address on its postcodes is in an area at high or medium risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water.
- Council tax: Most homes around it are in council tax band B; Band D in Newham costs £1,944 a year in 2026-27.
- Broadband: Gigabit broadband is available to 100% of premises.
- Transport: The nearest railway station is Wanstead Park, about 400 m (0.2 miles) away in a straight line.
- Green space: The nearest park or garden, Wanstead Flats, is about 40 m away.
- Air: Background air pollution in 2024 was 19.2 µg/m³ of nitrogen dioxide and 9.4 of PM2.5, within UK legal limits.
- Height: It is about 14 m above sea level.
- Noise: 2 of its 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic.
- Doctors: The nearest GP surgery is The Forest Practice, about 520 m (0.3 miles) away, with 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile).
- People: About 250 people lived in the census areas around it in 2021; 48% of households owned their home and 42% of adults held a degree or other higher qualification.
- Crime: 157 crimes were recorded within 250 m between September 2025 and August 2026, most often anti-social behaviour.
Sales on this street
No sales recorded on this street since January 1995 under this street name.
Energy performance certificates
3 homes with a current certificate; median floor area 115 m². Most common: House, end-terrace (3). Built: 2018 (3).
Council tax
What each band costs in Newham in 2026-27: Band D £1,944 a year on average, including the police, fire and any county and parish charges.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| £1,296 | £1,512 | £1,728 | £1,944 | £2,376 | £2,808 | £3,240 | £3,888 |
Homes by band in the neighbourhood around this street: most are in band B (38% of about 650 homes).
Planning and heritage
- Conservation area: no postcode centre in this street's postcodes is in one.
- Listed buildings on or by this street: none.
- Article 4 direction (removing permitted development rights): none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Tree preservation orders: none recorded, though not every council has published theirs.
- Green belt: no.
Brownfield land registered for housing within 1 km (0.6 miles)
- Land At, 100 To 104 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Land At, 100 To 104 Dames Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EB: up to 10 homes, permissioned (120 m)
- Land Between 2 And 2A Clinton Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0HD: up to 7 homes, permissioned (300 m)
- Land At 89 To 93 Woodgrange Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 0EP: up to 9 homes, permissioned (530 m (0.3 miles))
- Garages to rear of 28 - 54 Woodhouse Rd: up to 13 homes, not permissioned (900 m (0.6 miles))
- Land rear of 19 Aldersbrook Road Wanstead, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Land rear of 19 Aldersbrook Road Wanstead, not permissioned (940 m (0.6 miles))
- Denver Car Body Repair Centre, 143 - 145 Harrow Rd: up to 10 homes, not permissioned (1 km (0.6 miles))
Roadworks
No street works under way, planned or finished in the last three months on this street, in permits up to 31 October 2026.
Flood risk
No address in this street's postcodes is in an area at high, medium or low risk of flooding from rivers, the sea or surface water. The rest are in areas at very low risk: less than a 0.1% (1 in 1,000) chance a year.
Rivers and the sea alone: no home is in an area at risk.
High: 3.3% (1 in 30) or more chance of flooding a year. Medium: 1% to 3.3%. Low: 0.1% to 1%. Very low: under 0.1%. The rivers and sea figures allow for flood defences. Counts cover whole postcodes, which can include other streets.
Flood zone for planning: no postcode centre is in flood zone 2 or 3.
Height above sea level
The street's addresses are about 14 m above sea level.
Broadband
| Postcode | Superfast (30 Mbit/s+) | Ultrafast (300 Mbit/s+) | Gigabit | Below 10 Mbit/s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E7 0BF | 100% | 100% | 100% | 0% |
Getting around
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Railway stations | Wanstead Park 1.1 million journeys in 2024–25 | 400 m (0.2 miles) |
| Forest Gate 5.8 million journeys in 2024–25 | 640 m (0.4 miles) | |
| Leytonstone High Road 1.2 million journeys in 2024–25 | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | |
| Underground, metro or tram | Leytonstone Underground Station | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) |
| Bus stops | 6 stops within 400 m (0.2 miles), 16 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Forest Gate/ Bective Road | 100 m |
| Bus or coach station | Park View Road (N17) Tottenham Hale | 7.3 km (4.6 miles) |
| Ferry terminal | East India Pier | 5.7 km (3.5 miles) |
| Car parks | Leytonstone Station Car Park (TfL) | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) |
| EV charging points | 49 within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest ubitricity | 240 m |
| Airport with scheduled flights | London City Airport LCY | 5.9 km (3.7 miles) |
| Nearest large airport | London Heathrow Airport LHR | 34.9 km (22 miles) |
Local services
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| GP surgeries | 14 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest The Forest Practice | 520 m (0.3 miles) |
| Pharmacies | 18 pharmacies within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Sherman Chemists | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| NHS dentists | 8 practices within 1.6 km (1 mile); nearest Woodgrange Dental Surgery | 480 m (0.3 miles) |
| Hospital | East Ham Memorial Hospital | 2 km (1.3 miles) |
| Police station | Metropolitan Police Service | 1 km (0.6 miles) |
| Cash machines | ATM | 860 m (0.5 miles) |
Parks and green space
| Nearest | Distance | |
|---|---|---|
| Park or garden | 3 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Wanstead Flats 164 ha | 40 m |
| Play area | 7 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 580 m² | 330 m |
| Playing field | 2 within 800 m (0.5 miles); nearest Unnamed 44 ha | 280 m |
| Allotments | Empress Avenue Allotments 2.0 ha | 1.7 km (1 mile) |
Within 800 m (0.5 miles): 3 parks and gardens, 165 hectares in all.
Landmarks
The nearest historic landmark is Wanstead Park, a registered park or garden (Grade II*), 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north. 7 listed buildings are within 1 km (0.6 miles).
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Wanstead Park | Registered park or garden, Grade II* | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north |
| City of London Cemetery | Registered park or garden, Grade I | 1.8 km (1.1 miles) east |
| Tower of London | World Heritage Site | 8.7 km (5.4 miles) south-west |
| Name | What it is | From the middle of the street |
|---|---|---|
| Reservoir Wood | Wood | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Shoulder of Mutton Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) north |
| Bush Wood | Wood | 1.4 km (0.9 miles) north |
| Heronry Pond | Lake or reservoir | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) north-east |
| Rook Island | Island | 2.1 km (1.3 miles) north-east |
| Main Marsh | Wetland | 3.9 km (2.4 miles) west |
Air quality
| Pollutant | Here | UK limit | WHO guideline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) | 19.2 | 40 | 10 |
| Fine particles (PM2.5) | 9.4 | 20 | 5 |
| Particles (PM10) | 15.1 | 40 | 15 |
All three are within the UK legal limits; all three are above the WHO guideline, as in most towns and cities.
Road and rail noise
| Level | Road traffic | Railways |
|---|---|---|
| 55 to 59 | 2 | 0 |
| Under 55 | 3 | 5 |
2 of the street's 5 addresses are modelled at 55 dB or more from road traffic, above the WHO guidelines.
Climate, daylight and earthquakes
Monthly temperatures and rainfall, sunrise and sunset through the year, and earthquakes recorded nearby since 1970 are much the same across the area, so they are worked out once for Newham: see them on the Newham page.
Nearest schools
| School | Phase | Ages | Distance | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin Junior School | Primary | 7–11 | 480 m (0.3 miles) | No published inspection |
| Woodgrange Infant School | Primary | 3–7 | 530 m (0.3 miles) | No overall grade (Mar 2025, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Requires improvement; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Requires improvement |
| Forest Gate Community School | Secondary | 11–16 | 610 m (0.4 miles) | Report card (Jul 2026): Curriculum and teaching: Exceptional; Achievement: Exceptional; Attendance and behaviour: Exceptional; Personal development and wellbeing: Exceptional; Inclusion: Strong standard; Leadership and governance: Exceptional; Safeguarding standards: Met |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School | Nursery | 2–5 | 750 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Buxton School | All-through | 3–16 | 760 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| St James' CofE Primary School Church of England | Primary | 3–11 | 830 m (0.5 miles) | No published inspection |
| Earlham Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Acacia Nursery | Nursery | 2–5 | 1.1 km (0.7 miles) | Outstanding (Jun 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
| Sandringham Primary School | Primary | 2–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| The Jenny Hammond Primary School | Primary | 4–11 | 1.2 km (0.7 miles) | No published inspection |
| Aldersbrook Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.2 km (0.8 miles) | No overall grade (Dec 2024, graded inspection without an overall judgement): Quality of education: Outstanding; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Outstanding; Leadership and management: Outstanding |
| Maryland Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | 1.3 km (0.8 miles) | Good (Feb 2023, overall grade under the previous framework) |
Food hygiene ratings nearby
| Business | Type | Distance | Rating | Rated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Food And Wine E7 0DW | Retailers - other | 190 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Raise House Ltd E7 0DZ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 220 m | 4 Good | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Zaga Supermarket E7 0HA | Retailers - other | 240 m | 1 Major improvement necessary | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Dames Food And Wine E7 0DS | Retailers - other | 260 m | 4 Good | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Wild Goose Arches E7 0AB | Retailers - other | 320 m | 5 Very good | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Newham Youth Empowerment Service E7 0DH | Other catering premises | 320 m | 5 Very good | 13 Oct 2025 |
| Chestnut Nursery School (Food Use) E7 0JJ | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 330 m | 5 Very good | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Vraj General Store E7 0AD | Retailers - other | 330 m | 4 Good | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Little Diamonds Nursery E7 0AE | Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises | 350 m | 5 Very good | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Sugaholics E7 0AQ | Manufacturers/packers | 360 m | 5 Very good | 8 Jan 2026 |
| Roost E7 0AQ | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 370 m | 5 Very good | 25 Sep 2026 |
| The Wanstead Kitchen E7 0AR | Takeaway/sandwich shop | 390 m | 4 Good | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Fiore Truck E7 0LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 m (0.2 miles) | 5 Very good | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Joyau E7 0AQ | Pub/bar/nightclub | 410 m (0.3 miles) | Unknown | 25 Sep 2026 |
| Ramble Cafe E7 0LB | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 460 m (0.3 miles) | 5 Very good | 1 Feb 2025 |
Crime within 250 m
| Category | Crimes |
|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 46 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 33 |
| Vehicle crime | 19 |
| Other theft | 14 |
| Theft from the person | 11 |
| Public order | 10 |
| Burglary | 7 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6 |
| Drugs | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Shoplifting | 2 |
| Other crime | 2 |
| Bicycle theft | 1 |
Most of these are attached to: On or near Forest Road (29); On or near Woodford Road (21); On or near Dames Road (16); On or near Curwen Avenue (14); On or near Anna Neagle Close (11).
People and work
Who lives here
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37 | 40 |
| Children under 15 | 20% | 17% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11% | 18% |
Homes
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Owned (outright or with a mortgage) | 48% | 61% |
| Owned outright | 27% | 33% |
| Shared ownership | 1% | 1% |
| Social rented | 19% | 17% |
| Private rented | 32% | 21% |
Work and commuting
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Adults (16 and over) in work | 61% | 57% |
| Unemployment (of those working or looking for work) | 11% | 6% |
| Retired (of adults) | 13% | 22% |
| Long-term sick or disabled (of adults) | 3% | 4% |
| Work mainly from home (of those in work) | 37% | 32% |
| Travel to work by car or van | 16% | 48% |
| By train, Underground, metro or tram | 28% | 4% |
| By any public transport, including bus | 35% | 8% |
| On foot or by bicycle | 11% | 10% |
| Work within 10 km (6 miles) of home (of those who travel to work) | 69% | 65% |
| Work 30 km (19 miles) or more away | 7% | 8% |
Education and languages
| Around this street | England | |
|---|---|---|
| Degree or other higher qualification, Level 4+ (of adults) | 42% | 34% |
| No qualifications | 19% | 18% |
| Apprenticeship as highest qualification | 3% | 5% |
| Main language English (aged 3 and over) | 77% | 91% |
| Cannot speak English well or at all | 10% | 2% |
Deprivation
The neighbourhood around this street is in decile 3 of 10 on the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, where 1 is the most deprived tenth of England's 33,755 neighbourhoods and 10 the least.
What has changed
- Food hygiene ratings Joyau (pub/bar/nightclub, E7 0AQ) now Unknown, was 5 Very good (rated 25 September 2026) found 31 October 2026
Postcodes on this street
- E7 0BF: 5 addresses
Nearby streets
Woodford Road · Sidney Road · Forest Road · Bronte Close · Bective Road · Brownlow Road · Knighton Road · Forest Side · Anna Neagle Close · Dames Road · Dames Road · Carrington Gardens
What this page cannot tell you
- Whether a particular house is at risk of flooding, subsiding or anything else: the flood map is a model of areas and there is no property-level data here.
- What a home is worth now: sales are historic prices for the homes that happened to sell.
- How safe the street is: crime points are moved to anonymised locations and many crimes are never reported.
- Whether you would get a place at a school: distances are straight lines, not catchments.
- Who lives on the street now: census figures describe the small areas around it in March 2021, during a lockdown.
- How long a journey takes or how often anything runs: transport distances are straight lines to the nearest stops.
- Whether a GP practice is taking new patients, or a dentist new NHS patients.
- How loud a home is inside, or noise from industry, neighbours or smaller airfields: noise figures are models of road, rail and air traffic outside.
How each figure on this page is matched to the street and worked out: methodology.