E6 1BJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Cowper Avenue, 0.5km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Plashet ward and the East Ham constituency.
This is 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. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. The community skews young professional (average age 31) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 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 is moderate at 73 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £415k.
Census 2021 statistics for E6 1BJ are sourced from Output Area E00182192 (shared with 3 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
COWPER AVENUE, E6 1BJ House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for COWPER AVENUE, E6 1BJ.
469
31
£ 51,600 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E6 1BJ 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 1BJ has a highly multicultural community character — 83% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 31 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E6 1BJ. The average age is 30.6. 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.
home Property Prices by Type
Terraced
£ 397,500
4 sales · Mean £ 401,250
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E6 1BJ is moderate at 73 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
Plashet School
Lathom Junior School
William Davies Primary School
St Stephen's Nursery School
St Stephen's Primary School
Shaftesbury Primary School
Hartley Primary School
Cleves Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
177 nearby- Browning Off Licence0.8 km
- NKS Food And Wine0.6 km
- Osei Krom Enterprise0.9 km
- Skipper Fishmongers Ltd0.9 km
- The Kiosk0.7 km
- + 172 more
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- The Millers Well0.9 km
- Denmark Arms0.8 km
- Upton Park Snooker Centre0.9 km
- Queens Public House1.0 km
Restaurant, Cafe
111 nearby- Costa Coffee0.7 km
- Mr Bubble Tea0.7 km
- Speedy Noodle0.9 km
- TGF Pizza And Chapandaaz Restaurant0.9 km
- Town Hall Kitchens0.9 km
- + 106 more
Takeaway Shop
67 nearby- Al Farooq Kebabish0.9 km
- Sams Chicken0.9 km
- Subway0.9 km
- Yankees0.9 km
- Best Turkish Kebab0.8 km
- + 62 more
Supermarkets
8 nearby- Sainsbury's0.6 km
- Lidl UK0.3 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.9 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.9 km
- + 3 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodgrange Park1.1 km
- Manor Park1.5 km
- Forest Gate2.0 km
Bus Stops
- East Ham Underground Station0.3 km
- East Ham Underground Station0.4 km
- East Ham Underground Station0.4 km
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Postcode Profile: E61BJ · Data under Open Government Licence