Postcode E6 2HN 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 very high crime levels, with around 295.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 2.3× 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 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.
East Ham Central has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,772 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 27% most deprived areas in England.
East Ham Central has a very high crime rate, with approximately 295.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 15.8% 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.
The average income per household in East Ham Central is £60,165 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 112 ft away from E6 2HN.
East Ham Central near E6 2HN 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 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Upton Park | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to Upton Park |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.5 mi | Barking Road Recreation Ground | Medium | Walking directions to Barking Road Recreation Ground |
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 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 2HN.
In the E6 2HN postcode area, located within East Ham Central, there are 13 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 2HN
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Cost Saver | 2-4 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 2HJ | Walking directions to Cost Saver |
| 0 mi | Lidl | 363 Barking Road, London, E6 1FG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0 mi | Barking Food & Wine | 391 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2JT | Walking directions to Barking Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Extra Vlaro | St. John's Road, Newham, E6 1NN | Walking directions to Extra Vlaro |
| 0.1 mi | Al-Haz Mini Market | 353 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 1LA | Walking directions to Al-Haz Mini Market |
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 2HN, 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 2HN records about 296 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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.
The median sale price around E6 2HN in East Ham Central 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 2HN, including Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy (Outstanding), Newham College of Further Education (Good) and Hartley Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E6 2HN is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 663 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E6 2HN scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,772 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 2HN 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.