Postcode Analysis Newham, London

THE FIRS, E6 1BH House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FIRS, E6 1BH.

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Population

339

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Avg Age

32

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Avg Income

£ 51,600 /yr

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Employed

39%

Neighbourhood Index

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

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Index Insight: E6 1BH 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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2/10
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4/10
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10/10
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2/10
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10/10
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3/10
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3/10
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2/10
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1/10
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Area Character

E6 1BH has a highly multicultural community character — 78% of residents are from non-white backgrounds, reflecting one of the more diverse neighbourhoods in the district. Average age 32 adds energy — an active, young multicultural community.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E6 1BH is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on The Firs, 0.5km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Plashet ward and the East Ham constituency.

For renters and young professionals, E6 1BH 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 32) — expect a mix of renters, sharers, and first-time buyers. 41% 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 88 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £200k.

Census 2021 statistics for E6 1BH are sourced from Output Area E00182122 (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 1BH. The average age is 32.4. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British12.1%
Asian / British Asian78.2%
Black / African / Caribbean7.7%
Other / Mixed2.1%

Economic Activity

39%Active
FT: 21%
Unemployed: 2%
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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

Flat

£ 200,000

1 sales · Mean £ 200,000

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

Crime around E6 1BH is moderate at 88 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 offences271
Anti-social behaviour236
Theft from the person201
Shoplifting158
Other theft124

school Local Schools

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Plashet School

Good1489 pupils0.2 km
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Lathom Junior School

Good541 pupils0.3 km
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Hartley Primary School

Good737 pupils0.6 km
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Cleves Primary School

Outstanding488 pupils0.7 km
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William Davies Primary School

Good246 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's Primary School

Outstanding623 pupils0.7 km
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St Stephen's Nursery School

Outstanding190 pupils0.7 km
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Shaftesbury Primary School

Outstanding635 pupils0.7 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

169 nearby
  • Browning Off Licence0.8 km
  • NKS Food And Wine0.5 km
  • Osei Krom Enterprise0.8 km
  • Skipper Fishmongers Ltd0.8 km
  • The Kiosk0.6 km
  • + 164 more
local_bar

Pub, NightClub

3 nearby
  • The Millers Well0.8 km
  • Denmark Arms0.7 km
  • Upton Park Snooker Centre1.0 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

105 nearby
  • Costa Coffee0.6 km
  • Mr Bubble Tea0.6 km
  • Speedy Noodle0.8 km
  • TGF Pizza And Chapandaaz Restaurant0.8 km
  • Town Hall Kitchens0.8 km
  • + 100 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

64 nearby
  • Al Farooq Kebabish0.8 km
  • East Ham Fried Chicken1.0 km
  • Sams Chicken0.8 km
  • Subway0.8 km
  • Yankees0.8 km
  • + 59 more
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Supermarkets

8 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.6 km
  • Iceland Frozen Foods1.0 km
  • Tesco0.5 km
  • Tesco1.0 km
  • Lidl UK0.3 km
  • + 3 more

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Woodgrange Park1.1 km
  • Manor Park1.5 km
  • Forest Gate2.1 km

Bus Stops

  • East Ham Underground Station0.2 km
  • East Ham Underground Station0.3 km
  • East Ham Underground Station0.3 km