Postcode Analysis Newham, London

WALPOLE ROAD, E6 1AR House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for WALPOLE ROAD, E6 1AR.

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Population

458

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Avg Age

28

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Avg Income

£ 46,200 /yr

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Employed

31%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E6 1AR 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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2/10
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8/10
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10/10
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1/10
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10/10
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2/10
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3/10
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2/10
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8/10
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Area Character

E6 1AR has a highly multicultural community character — 74% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Moderate crime is broadly expected in a dense, active multicultural neighbourhood.

home £335,500 median price shield Safety 2/10
verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E6 1AR is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Walpole Road, 0.4km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Green Street East ward and the East Ham constituency.

This is a well-established rental postcode — 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. Work and footfall patterns mark this as a metro suburban distribution industries zone — ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. Average age 28 — a clear signal of a student and young renter community, typically with strong café and nightlife culture nearby. 62% 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 95 incidents per 1,000 residents — worth reviewing the crime breakdown below. Property: Average house prices are around £335k.

Census 2021 statistics for E6 1AR are sourced from Output Area E00182206 (shared with 3 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 1AR. The average age is 27.9. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British14.3%
Asian / British Asian74.2%
Black / African / Caribbean6.2%
Other / Mixed5.3%

Economic Activity

31%Active
FT: 16%
Unemployed: 3%
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Age & Housing: A notably young demographic dominated by renters. The population leans heavily toward young adults in their twenties and thirties.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 220,000

3 sales · Mean £ 222,333

Terraced

£ 430,000

5 sales · Mean £ 435,800

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

Crime around E6 1AR is above average at 95 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.

Violence and sexual offences380
Anti-social behaviour374
Theft from the person340
Vehicle crime155
Other theft141

school Local Schools

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St Stephen's Nursery School

Outstanding190 pupils0.1 km
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St Stephen's Primary School

Outstanding623 pupils0.1 km
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Shaftesbury Primary School

Outstanding635 pupils0.2 km
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Elmhurst Primary School

Outstanding994 pupils0.5 km
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William Davies Primary School

Good246 pupils0.5 km
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Upton Cross Primary School

Good764 pupils0.5 km
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St Edward's Catholic Primary School

Good434 pupils0.5 km
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Cleves Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.6 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

173 nearby
  • Achus Food And Wine0.6 km
  • Le Mediterranean0.9 km
  • Sunrise Local0.7 km
  • Economic Stores0.8 km
  • Lakdiva Ltd0.8 km
  • + 168 more
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Restaurant, Cafe

86 nearby
  • Applecartlive Ltd0.6 km
  • Arte D Cozinha Ltd TA Sabor & Arte0.9 km
  • Peri Peri Chicken0.9 km
  • Udaya Restaurant0.6 km
  • Aladdins Mahal0.1 km
  • + 81 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

62 nearby
  • Chic N Grill Joint0.7 km
  • Alpha Pizza & Also Alpha Grill0.5 km
  • Bad Boys Diner0.5 km
  • Ercan Fish Bar0.8 km
  • Grillin Xpress0.5 km
  • + 57 more
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Supermarkets

6 nearby
  • Tesco0.8 km
  • Tesco0.3 km
  • Lidl0.2 km
  • Londis0.8 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods0.2 km
  • + 1 more
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Pub, NightClub

4 nearby
  • Queens Public House0.4 km
  • Plaistow Park Community Centre1.0 km
  • Upton Park Snooker Centre0.2 km
  • The Boleyn0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodgrange Park1.4 km
  • Forest Gate1.7 km
  • Manor Park1.7 km

Bus Stops

  • Upton Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Upton Park Underground Station0.3 km
  • Upton Park Underground Station0.3 km