E6 1AP is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Waterloo Road, 0.4km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Green Street East ward and the East Ham constituency.
This is a well-established rental postcode — the subgroup includes many individuals born in africa, and those identifying with the indian ethnic group are more prevalent than elsewhere in the group. there are fewer families with dependent children than elsewhere in the group. rates of christian religious affiliation are the lowest in the group. members of this subgroup are slightly more likely to be private renters. the occupation structure is very similar to the group average, though levels of educational qualification are slightly higher. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 62% of homes are privately rented — a strong rental market with good supply for incoming tenants. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 100 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £363k, up 27.1% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E6 1AP are sourced from Output Area E00182206 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
WATERLOO ROAD, E6 1AP House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WATERLOO ROAD, E6 1AP.
458
28
£ 46,200 /yr
31%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E6 1AP falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. It scores highly on the family-friendly index, suggesting a strong presence of family households and good proximity to schools. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E6 1AP has a highly multicultural community character — 74% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood. Property prices are trending up 27.1% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E6 1AP. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 363,000
7 sales · Mean £ 350,285
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E6 1AP is above average at 100 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Primary School
St Stephen's Nursery School
Shaftesbury Primary School
Elmhurst Primary School
Upton Cross Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
William Davies Primary School
St Angela's Ursuline School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
165 nearby- Achus Food And Wine0.7 km
- Le Mediterranean0.9 km
- Sunrise Local0.7 km
- Economic Stores0.8 km
- Lakdiva Ltd0.8 km
- + 160 more
Restaurant, Cafe
79 nearby- Applecartlive Ltd0.7 km
- Arte D Cozinha Ltd TA Sabor & Arte0.9 km
- Peri Peri Chicken0.9 km
- Udaya Restaurant0.7 km
- Aladdins Mahal0.0 km
- + 74 more
Takeaway Shop
60 nearby- Chic N Grill Joint0.8 km
- Alpha Pizza & Also Alpha Grill0.5 km
- Bad Boys Diner0.5 km
- Ercan Fish Bar0.8 km
- Grillin Xpress0.5 km
- + 55 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Tesco0.9 km
- Tesco0.4 km
- Lidl0.2 km
- Londis0.9 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- + 1 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Queens Public House0.4 km
- Plaistow Park Community Centre0.9 km
- Upton Park Snooker Centre0.2 km
- The Boleyn0.8 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodgrange Park1.4 km
- Forest Gate1.6 km
- Wanstead Park1.7 km
Bus Stops
- Upton Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Upton Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Upton Park Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E61AP · Data under Open Government Licence