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E6 1LN

Oakfield Road

East Ham

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Overview

Postcode E6 1LN 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 Central area. It has very high deprivation and average crime levels, with around 62.1 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 52% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Ham Central is £60,165 per year. The nearest station is East Ham, about 0.3 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.

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
62
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
1/10
Social housing
30.4%
Connectivity
4/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Low

Deprivation level

9/10

East Ham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,371 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

5/10

East Ham Central has an average crime rate, with approximately 62.1 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

30.4%

Approximately 30.4% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.1% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

1/10

The average income per household in East Ham Central is £60,165 per year.

Noise Level

Low

Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from road, approximately 278 ft away from E6 1LN.

Flood risk

No risk

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

Transport

4/10

The nearest station is East Ham located about 0.3 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E6 1LN
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.3 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

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E6 1LN
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.5 miPlashet ParkLargeWalking directions to Plashet Park
0.4 miPriory ParkMediumWalking directions to Priory Park

Area Profile

Population
450
Population density
24,193.5 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
19.45(-37%)
Anti-social behaviour
14.05(-48%)
Vehicle crime
8.64(-8%)
Drugs
8.1(+31%)
Other theft
5.4(-53%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
132
29.4%
Pakistani
85
18.93%
Indian
64
14.25%
Other Asian
37
8.24%
British
37
8.24%
Total population: 449

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
97
31.91%
No qualifications
74
24.34%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
39
12.83%
Level 3 (A level)
36
11.84%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
33
10.86%
Total 16+ residents: 304

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
41
32.8%
Social rents from council
34
27.2%
Owns with a mortgage
30
24%
Owns outright
13
10.4%
Other social rented
4
3.2%
Total households: 125

Property prices in East Ham

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)

Price distribution by property type for East Ham 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 East Ham over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats11£295,000£5,105
Semi-Detached1£627,500£4,547
Terraced26£470,000£4,963

10 year median price trend in East Ham

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

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 1LN
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
23 Feb 202628, Oakfield Road, London, E6 1LWTerracedFreehold£480,000
15 May 202554C, Oakfield Road, London, E6 1LWFlatsLeasehold£255,000
29 Jan 202578, Oakfield Road, London, E6 1LWTerracedFreehold£405,000
20 Jan 202542, Wakefield Street, London, E6 1NQOtherFreehold£880,000
14 Nov 202565, Stamford Road, London, E6 1LPFlatsLeasehold£283,000

Schools

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

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E6 1LN
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryHartley Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miPrimaryLathom Junior SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.3 miPrimaryCleves Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

Local amenities

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

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E6 1LN
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miA&S Convenience StoreWakefield Street, Newham, E6 1EJWalking directions to A&S Convenience Store
0.1 miSunrise Local150 Grangewood Street, London, E6 1HDWalking directions to Sunrise Local
0.1 miKashmir Food StoreKatherine Road, Newham, E6 1ESWalking directions to Kashmir Food Store
0.1 miAcius Food & WineKatherine Road, Newham, E6 1ESWalking directions to Acius Food & Wine
0.1 miTesco Express1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham, London, E6 1HWWalking directions to Tesco Express

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 1LN, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Abdul Halim

East Ham - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Begum Sahera

East Ham - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Syed Taqi Jawad Naqvi

East Ham - 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
WardEast HamE05013909
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East Ham CentralE02000731
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 018CE01003522
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E6 1LN

Is E6 1LN (East Ham Central) safe?

The area around E6 1LN records about 62 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a average crime rate for England: it scores 5 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and theft from the person.

What is the average house price near E6 1LN?

The median sale price around E6 1LN in East Ham Central is £425,000 (about £4,958 per square metre) based on 38 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E6 1LN?

There are 20 schools close to E6 1LN, including Hartley Primary School (Good), Lathom Junior School (Good) and Cleves Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E6 1LN?

The closest station to E6 1LN is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 519 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E6 1LN?

E6 1LN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,371 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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

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.