Postcode Analysis Newham, London

KATHERINE ROAD, E6 1BU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for KATHERINE ROAD, E6 1BU.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

29

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

33%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: E6 1BU 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.

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4/10
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7/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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1/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E6 1BU is a student and graduate zone — average age 29, 46% private renting, and the high-energy, high-turnover character of a university-adjacent neighbourhood. Unusually low crime for this demographic — a safer student/graduate area than most.

home £460,000 median price shield Safety 4/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E6 1BU is a safe, established residential area on Katherine Road, 0.2km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Green Street East ward and the East Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E6 1BU offers 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 29) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 46% 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 is moderate at 54 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Prices average £460k.

Census 2021 statistics for E6 1BU are sourced from Output Area E00182152 (shared with 2 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E6 1BU. The average age is 28.7. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British9.7%
Asian / British Asian42.7%
Black / African / Caribbean44.0%
Other / Mixed3.6%

Economic Activity

33%Active
FT: 18%
Unemployed: 2%
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Community Makeup: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.

home Property Prices by Type

Terraced

£ 405,000

3 sales · Mean £ 411,666

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E6 1BU is moderate at 54 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Anti-social behaviour263
Violence and sexual offences226
Vehicle crime89
Drugs65
Other theft54

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Nursery School

Outstanding190 pupils0.3 km
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St Stephen's Primary School

Outstanding623 pupils0.3 km
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Shaftesbury Primary School

Outstanding635 pupils0.4 km
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Cleves Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.5 km
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William Davies Primary School

Good246 pupils0.5 km
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Plashet School

Good1489 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good434 pupils0.7 km
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Lathom Junior School

Good541 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

224 nearby
  • NKS Food And Wine0.8 km
  • Skipper Fishmongers Ltd1.0 km
  • The Kiosk0.9 km
  • Ambala1.0 km
  • Anand Pan Centre0.8 km
  • + 219 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

121 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.9 km
  • Mr Bubble Tea0.8 km
  • Speedy Noodle1.0 km
  • TGF Pizza And Chapandaaz Restaurant1.0 km
  • Shindes Pure Veg0.7 km
  • + 116 more
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Takeaway Shop

77 nearby
  • Sams Chicken1.0 km
  • Subway1.0 km
  • Green Street Kebabish0.9 km
  • Deshi Khana & Grill0.0 km
  • German Doner Kebab0.7 km
  • + 72 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Upton Park Snooker Centre0.6 km
  • The Boleyn0.9 km
  • Denmark Arms0.9 km
  • Queens Public House0.7 km
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Supermarkets

10 nearby
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.6 km
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.6 km
  • Lidl UK0.6 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 5 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodgrange Park1.2 km
  • Manor Park1.6 km
  • Forest Gate1.9 km