E6 1DU is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Florence Road, 0.3km from Upton Park in Newham. Administratively it sits within Boleyn ward and the East Ham constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, E6 1DU is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce in transportation and storage. The predominance of young residents (average age 26) gives the area its energy — expect active social scenes, short tenancies, and regular neighbourhood turnover. 68% 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 12% — 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: Average house prices are around £228k, up 44.4% year-on-year. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for E6 1DU are sourced from Output Area E00182209 (shared with 1 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
FLORENCE ROAD, E6 1DU House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for FLORENCE ROAD, E6 1DU.
324
26
£ 44,300 /yr
23%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: E6 1DU 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
Social renting makes up 68% of tenure in E6 1DU — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 26-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population. Property prices are trending up 44.4% year-on-year.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E6 1DU. The average age is 26.3. 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: Predominantly a younger renting crowd. The neighborhood has a low average age and high rental density compared to the national baseline.
home Property Prices by Type
Flat
£ 212,500
5 sales · Mean £ 219,500
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around E6 1DU is above average at 92 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.
school Local Schools
St Stephen's Primary School
St Stephen's Nursery School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
Cleves Primary School
Shaftesbury Primary School
Upton Cross Primary School
Elmhurst Primary School
William Davies Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Pub, NightClub
4 nearby- Plaistow Park Community Centre0.9 km
- Upton Park Snooker Centre0.3 km
- The Boleyn0.6 km
- Queens Public House0.2 km
Restaurant, Cafe
85 nearby- Applecart Arts Cafe0.8 km
- New Sunrise Cafe0.8 km
- Adyar Ananda Bhavan1.0 km
- Aunt Sallys Cafe1.0 km
- Cafe Star1.0 km
- + 80 more
Takeaway Shop
62 nearby- Bella Italy0.7 km
- Jumbo Grill & Pizza0.7 km
- Ribeye0.7 km
- Spice Del Afrique1.0 km
- Kar Woo1.0 km
- + 57 more
Retailers - Other
184 nearby- Postavaru Eastern European Foods0.7 km
- Friendly Corner Shop0.9 km
- Zera Supermarket0.9 km
- Bargain World1.0 km
- Brit Local0.7 km
- + 179 more
Supermarkets
6 nearby- Londis0.6 km
- Iceland Frozen Foods0.3 km
- Tesco0.3 km
- Tesco0.6 km
- Tesco0.5 km
- + 1 more
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Woodgrange Park1.5 km
- Forest Gate1.9 km
- Manor Park1.9 km
Bus Stops
- Upton Park Underground Station0.2 km
- Upton Park Underground Station0.3 km
- Upton Park Underground Station0.3 km
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Postcode Profile: E61DU · Data under Open Government Licence