E6 1EB is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Crescent Road, 0.4km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Green Street East ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E6 1EB is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The community skews young professional (average age 33) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Newham. Full-time employment stands at 14% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime rates are above average at 92 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: With prices averaging £174k, this is one of the more affordable postcodes in the area, up 124.6% year-on-year.
Census 2021 statistics for E6 1EB are sourced from Output Area E00018009 (shared with 5 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
CRESCENT ROAD, E6 1EB House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CRESCENT ROAD, E6 1EB.
360
33
£ 46,200 /yr
34%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E6 1EB 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 1EB has a significant social housing presence — 48% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. The 33-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 124.6% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E6 1EB. The average age is 32.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 202,115
8 sales · Mean £ 197,653
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E6 1EB is above average at 92 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are anti-social behaviour and theft from the person. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Nursery School
St Stephen's Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Shaftesbury Primary School
Upton Cross Primary School
Cleves Primary School
Elmhurst Primary School
William Davies Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
161 nearby- A D S News0.9 km
- Abundant Grace0.9 km
- J S News1.0 km
- Munro Pharmacy0.1 km
- Auntie's Bakery0.2 km
- + 156 more
Restaurant, Cafe
77 nearby- Rions Lebanese Restaurant1.0 km
- Boba Blast Bubble Tea0.1 km
- F Osto1.0 km
- Fill Up Ltd0.4 km
- Flip Out1.0 km
- + 72 more
Takeaway Shop
55 nearby- Rustix Gourmet1.0 km
- Uncle Trini1.0 km
- Deshi Khana & Grill0.5 km
- Nanna Biryani0.4 km
- ND Takeaway0.7 km
- + 50 more
Pub, NightClub
5 nearby- Upton Park Snooker Centre0.2 km
- Lord Stanley1.0 km
- Plaistow Park Community Centre0.9 km
- Queens Public House0.2 km
- The Boleyn0.6 km
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
- Tesco0.2 km
- Londis0.7 km
- Tesco0.7 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodgrange Park1.5 km
- Forest Gate1.8 km
- Manor Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Upton Park Underground Station0.1 km
- Upton Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Upton Park Underground Station0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: E61EB · Data under Open Government Licence