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E6 1BH

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Plashet

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Overview

Postcode E6 1BH is located in a major urban area, within the Plashet area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the East Ham North area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 93.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 28% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Ham North is £57,098 per year. The median sale price in Plashet is £500,000 (around £440 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £299,824 and £530,000. The nearest station is East Ham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Plashet Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
93
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.9%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

9/10

East Ham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,739 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 21% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

East Ham North has a high crime rate, with approximately 93.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.9%

Approximately 30.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.8% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in East Ham North is £57,098 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from rail, approximately 93 ft away from E6 1BH.

Flood risk

No risk

East Ham North near E6 1BH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

8/10

The nearest station is East Ham located about 0.2 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E6 1BH
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3,4

East Ham

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to East Ham
0.6 mi

3

Upton Park

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to Upton Park
0.8 mi

3,4

Woodgrange Park

Overground

Walking directions to Woodgrange Park

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E6 1BH
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miPlashet ParkLargeWalking directions to Plashet Park
0.4 miPriory ParkMediumWalking directions to Priory Park

Area Profile

Population
342
Population density
26,511.6 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
37.28(+39%)
Violence and sexual offences
24.41(-21%)
Theft from the person
14.65(+56%)
Robbery
12.43(+249%)
Other theft
8.88(-22%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Indian
167
49.26%
Pakistani
56
16.52%
Other White
30
8.85%
Bangladeshi
25
7.37%
African
19
5.6%
Total population: 339

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
79
33.19%
No qualifications
51
21.43%
Level 3 (A level)
36
15.13%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
31
13.03%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
27
11.34%
Total 16+ residents: 238

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
28
34.57%
Social rents from council
25
30.86%
Owns outright
13
16.05%
Owns with a mortgage
9
11.11%
Other forms of private rent
5
6.17%
Total households: 81

Property prices in Plashet

Median price: £500,000
Price per sq ft: £440
Sales (last 12 months): 29
Typical range (middle 50%): £300K – £530K

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £500,000 (about £440 per square foot) in Plashet area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £775,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plashet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced25£500,000£458
Flats4£218,500£377

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Plashet

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plashet.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£230,000£378,000
2017£251,000£430,000
2018£210,000£440,000
2019£305,000£447,500
2020£217,000£487,000
2021£207,000£480,000
2022£320,000£495,500
2023£235,000£510,000
2024£233,000£515,000
2025£248,500£500,000
2026—£500,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plashet.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plashet.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£457£311
2017£421£379
2018£394£364
2019£474£377
2020£428£393
2021£310£391
2022£487£459
2023£394£397
2024£354£425
2025£392£460
2026—£485
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Plashet.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Plashet in the last year.

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 1BH.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 1BH
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202547, Milton Avenue, London, E6 1BGTerracedFreehold£625,000
11 Jun 202686, Heigham Road, London, E6 2JQTerracedFreehold£580,000
29 Jul 20256, Heigham Road, London, E6 2JGTerracedFreehold£390,000
14 Jan 202651, Heigham Road, London, E6 2JJTerracedFreehold£510,000
23 May 202547, Lawrence Road, London, E6 1JNTerracedFreehold£480,000

Schools

In the E6 1BH postcode area, located within East Ham North, there are 14 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E6 1BH
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miSecondaryPlashet SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.2 miPrimaryLathom Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miNot applicableGrangewood Independent SchoolOther independent school

N/A

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E6 1BH

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E6 1BH
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl182-184 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 2JAWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miEastham LocalHigh Street North, Newham, E6 2HTWalking directions to Eastham Local
0.2 miAcius Food & WineKatherine Road, Newham, E6 1ESWalking directions to Acius Food & Wine
0.2 miKashmir Food StoreKatherine Road, Newham, E6 1ESWalking directions to Kashmir Food Store
0.3 miNorthwestHigh Street North, Newham, E6 1HZWalking directions to Northwest

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.

Local councillor and member of parliament

Elected local representatives for E6 1BH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Ilyas Sharif

Plashet - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Zuber Gulamussen

Plashet - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Member of parliament

Stephen Timms

East Ham - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyEast HamE14001213
WardPlashetE05013921
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East Ham NorthE02000723
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 010CE01003531
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E6 1BH

Is E6 1BH (East Ham North) safe?

The area around E6 1BH records about 93 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a high crime rate for England: it scores 8 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across London as a whole the rate is about 130 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E6 1BH?

The median sale price around E6 1BH in Plashet is £500,000 (about £440 per square foot) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E6 1BH?

There are 20 schools close to E6 1BH, including Plashet School (Good), Lathom Junior School (Good) and Grangewood Independent School. Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E6 1BH?

The closest station to E6 1BH is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 262 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E6 1BH?

E6 1BH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,739 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E6 1BH (East Ham North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E6 1BH is Stephen Timms (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Ilyas Sharif (Newham Independents Party) and Zuber Gulamussen (Newham Independents Party).

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