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E6 1BJ

Cowper Avenue

Plashet

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Detailed insights for E6 1BJ

Overview

Postcode E6 1BJ is located in a major urban area, within the Plashet ward 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 nearest station is East Ham, about 0.2 miles away. There are 13 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
23.2%
Connectivity
8/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Moderate

Deprivation level

9/10

East Ham North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,410 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% 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

23.2%

Approximately 23.2% 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

Moderate

Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 262 ft away from E6 1BJ.

Flood risk

No risk

East Ham North near E6 1BJ 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 1BJ
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
0.7 mi

3,4

Woodgrange Park

Overground

Walking directions to Woodgrange Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
469
Population density
13,644.3 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
280
59.7%
Pakistani
62
13.22%
Bangladeshi
47
10.02%
African
19
4.05%
British
16
3.41%
Total population: 469

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
127
39.81%
No qualifications
83
26.02%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
35
10.97%
Level 3 (A level)
30
9.4%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
6.27%
Total 16+ residents: 319

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
31
31.31%
Private landlord or letting agency
25
25.25%
Owns with a mortgage
14
14.14%
Social rents from council
13
13.13%
Other social rented
10
10.1%
Total households: 99

Property prices in Plashet

Based on 29 recent sales, the median property price is £490,000 (about £4,736 per square metre) in Plashet area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,500 up to £685,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

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

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Plashet over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats4£245,000£4,216
Terraced25£500,000£4,898

10 year median price trend in Plashet

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Plashet.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 1BJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
27 Jun 202547, Milton Avenue, London, E6 1BGTerracedFreehold£625,000
19 Dec 2025194, Plashet Grove, London, E6 1DAFlatsLeasehold£280,000
01 Dec 2025200, Plashet Grove, London, E6 1DAFlatsLeasehold£157,500
21 Feb 2025301A, Shrewsbury Road, London, E7 8QUFlatsLeasehold£285,000
29 Jul 20256, Heigham Road, London, E6 2JGTerracedFreehold£390,000

Schools

In the E6 1BJ postcode area, located within East Ham North, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.

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

Good

0.2 miNot applicableGrangewood Independent SchoolOther independent school

N/A

0.3 miPrimaryLathom Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 1BJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E6 1BJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl182-184 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 2JAWalking directions to Lidl
0.2 miKatherine Food And Wine241 Katherine Road, Forest Gate, London, E7 8PPWalking directions to Katherine Food And Wine
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
0.2 miAgasi WinesPlashet Grove, Newham, E6 1BSWalking directions to Agasi Wines

Council Tax Bands

Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).

Band A£1,237
Band B£1,444
Band C£1,650
Band D£1,856
Band E£2,268
Band F£2,681
Band G£3,093
Band H£3,712

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 1BJ, 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 1BJ

Is E6 1BJ (East Ham North) safe?

The area around E6 1BJ 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 1BJ?

The median sale price around E6 1BJ in East Ham North is £490,000 (about £4,736 per square metre) based on 29 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E6 1BJ?

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

What is the nearest station to E6 1BJ?

The closest station to E6 1BJ is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 320 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E6 1BJ?

E6 1BJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,410 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E6 1BJ 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).

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.