Postcode Analysis Newham, London

GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, E12 6JJ House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for GAINSBOROUGH AVENUE, E12 6JJ.

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Population

298

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 44,800 /yr

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Employed

38%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E12 6JJ 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.

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5/10
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4/10
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10/10
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1/10
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9/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E12 6JJ has a significant social housing presence — 51% of homes are socially rented, reflecting substantial council or housing association provision. Low crime and a young population give this estate more upside than first impressions suggest.

home £387,500 median price shield Safety 5/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E12 6JJ is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Gainsborough Avenue, 0.4km from Little Ilford in Newham. Administratively it sits within Little Ilford ward and the East Ham constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E12 6JJ is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a self-employed tradespeople in multicultural metro suburbs zone — ethnically mixed self-employed with no fixed place of work in construction, transport, and storage. The 35 average age reflects a thriving young professional community — a good mix of renters and first-time buyers, with strong employment rates. 51% 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 20% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 38 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Average house prices are around £387k.

Census 2021 statistics for E12 6JJ are sourced from Output Area E00018048 (shared with 4 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 E12 6JJ. The average age is 35.0. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.7%
Asian / British Asian56.9%
Black / African / Caribbean22.7%
Other / Mixed5.7%

Economic Activity

38%Active
FT: 20%
Unemployed: 5%
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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

£ 387,500

2 sales · Mean £ 387,500

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

E12 6JJ has low crime rates — 38 incidents 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 behaviour125
Violence and sexual offences120
Vehicle crime33
Other theft32
Burglary24

school Local Schools

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Little Ilford School

Good1542 pupils0.2 km
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Dersingham Primary School

Good637 pupils0.5 km
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St Winefride's RC Primary School

Outstanding0.5 km
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Uphall Primary School

Requires Improvement903 pupils0.5 km
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Essex Primary School

Outstanding927 pupils0.6 km
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Kensington Primary School

Outstanding664 pupils0.7 km
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Sir John Heron Primary School

Good446 pupils0.8 km
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Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre

Outstanding184 pupils0.8 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

local_bar

Pub, NightClub

1 nearby
  • The Jolly Fisherman PH0.9 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

32 nearby
  • Orange & Lemon Barking0.9 km
  • Beyond Boba0.9 km
  • BIM's0.8 km
  • Bombay Pan Chowpatty0.9 km
  • Cakes & Bakes1.0 km
  • + 27 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

25 nearby
  • WingFixx Ltd1.0 km
  • Afters Ice Cream & Desserts0.8 km
  • Haweli Restaurant0.8 km
  • Hebron Cafe0.9 km
  • Manjaros0.9 km
  • + 20 more
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Retailers - Other

65 nearby
  • Aeliya Foods Ltd0.9 km
  • Butt Halal Meat0.9 km
  • Ilford Lane Service Station0.8 km
  • Noori Halal Butchers0.9 km
  • S.S. Supermarket0.9 km
  • + 60 more
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Supermarkets

1 nearby
  • Quality Foods1.0 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Barking1.4 km
  • Woodgrange Park1.4 km
  • Ilford1.4 km