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.
THE FIRS, E6 1BH House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for THE FIRS, E6 1BH.
339
32
£ 51,600 /yr
39%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
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.
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.
mapGeographic Location
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
Economic Activity
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.
school Local Schools
Plashet School
Lathom Junior School
Hartley Primary School
Cleves Primary School
William Davies Primary School
St Stephen's Primary School
St Stephen's Nursery School
Shaftesbury Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
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
Pub, NightClub
3 nearby- The Millers Well0.8 km
- Denmark Arms0.7 km
- Upton Park Snooker Centre1.0 km
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
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
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
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Postcode Profile: E61BH · Data under Open Government Licence