E6 1BB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.7km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within East Ham ward and the East Ham constituency.
For renters and young professionals, E6 1BB offers a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, major retail centres of national and regional significance. The community skews young professional (average age 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 74% 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 109 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below.
Census 2021 statistics for E6 1BB are sourced from Output Area E00017805 (shared with 26 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
E6 1BB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for E6 1BB.
497
32
£ 44,800 /yr
50%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E6 1BB falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
E6 1BB is a high-turnover rental hub — with 74% of homes privately rented, this postcode has the tenant density typical of a student or young professional district. Moderate crime is typical for high-density rental zones (avg age: 32).
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E6 1BB. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Community Makeup: A dynamic neighborhood of mid-career renters. The average age points to active professionals living in rental accommodation.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E6 1BB is above average at 109 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
Lathom Junior School
Plashet School
Altmore Infant School
Hartley Primary School
Kensington Primary School
Cleves Primary School
Nelson Primary School
St Michael's Catholic Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
137 nearby- Angelicas Market Ltd0.1 km
- Cucurigu Magazin Romanesc0.2 km
- Food & Wine0.1 km
- Judiya Enterprise0.4 km
- Mansha Halal Meat0.1 km
- + 132 more
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- Denmark Arms0.5 km
- The Millers Well0.6 km
- Red Lion E60.8 km
Restaurant, Cafe
82 nearby- Adyar Ananda Bhavan0.2 km
- Aunt Sallys Cafe0.3 km
- Cafe Star0.6 km
- Chitram Restaurant0.4 km
- Coffe Hut Ltd0.6 km
- + 77 more
Supermarkets
5 nearby- Sainsbury's0.4 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- Iceland Foods Ltd0.4 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Lidl UK0.2 km
Takeaway Shop
45 nearby- Best Turkish Kebab0.6 km
- Butterscotch Ltd0.6 km
- Dixy Chicken0.2 km
- Dixy Chicken0.6 km
- Hyderabad Paradise Express0.2 km
- + 40 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodgrange Park1.3 km
- Manor Park1.7 km
- Barking2.1 km
Bus Stops
- East Ham Underground Station0.2 km
- East Ham Underground Station0.2 km
- East Ham Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E61BB · Data under Open Government Licence