Postcode E6 1LH is located in a major urban area, within the East Ham ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the East Ham West area. It has very high deprivation and low crime levels, with around 43.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 66% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Ham West is £55,838 per year. The nearest station is East Ham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.
East Ham West has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,734 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
East Ham West has a low crime rate, with approximately 43.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 8.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 34.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in East Ham West is £55,838 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near E6 1LH.
East Ham West near E6 1LH has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is East Ham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| 0.5 mi | 3 | Upton Park | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Upton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.5 mi | Plashet Park | Large | Walking directions to Plashet Park |
| 0.2 mi | Priory Park | Medium | Walking directions to Priory Park |
Based on 38 recent sales, the median property price is £425,000 (about £4,958 per square metre) in East Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £630,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 11 | £295,000 | £5,105 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £627,500 | £4,547 |
| Terraced | 26 | £470,000 | £4,963 |
10 year median price trend in East Ham
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 1LH.
In the E6 1LH postcode area, located within East Ham West, there are 13 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 1LH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Quick's | 157 Wakefield Street, London, E6 1LG | Walking directions to Quick's |
| 0.1 mi | Sunrise Local | 150 Grangewood Street, London, E6 1HD | Walking directions to Sunrise Local |
| 0.1 mi | Kashmir Food Store | Katherine Road, Newham, E6 1ES | Walking directions to Kashmir Food Store |
| 0.1 mi | Acius Food & Wine | Katherine Road, Newham, E6 1ES | Walking directions to Acius Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Vintage Food and Wine | 6 Seymour Road, London, E6 1PX | Walking directions to Vintage Food and Wine |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E6 1LH, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Abdul Halim
East Ham - Elected 7 May 2026
Begum Sahera
East Ham - Elected 7 May 2026
Syed Taqi Jawad Naqvi
East Ham - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Timms
East Ham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E6 1LH records about 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 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.
The median sale price around E6 1LH in East Ham West is £425,000 (about £4,958 per square metre) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E6 1LH, including Cleves Primary School (Outstanding), Hartley Primary School (Good) and St Edward's Catholic Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E6 1LH is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 729 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E6 1LH scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,734 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E6 1LH is Stephen Timms (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Abdul Halim (Newham Independents Party), Begum Sahera (Newham Independents Party) and Syed Taqi Jawad Naqvi (Newham Independents Party).
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.