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E6 2LJ

High Street South

Wall End

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Detailed insights for E6 2LJ

Overview

Postcode E6 2LJ is located in a major urban area, within the Wall End ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the East Ham South area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 100.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 23% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in East Ham South is £65,681 per year. The nearest station is East Ham, about 0.5 miles away. There are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
100
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
10.9%
Connectivity
7/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

East Ham South has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 7,292 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 22% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

East Ham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

10.9%

Approximately 10.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 24.6% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

3/10

The average income per household in East Ham South is £65,681 per year.

Noise Level

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 45 ft away from E6 2LJ.

Flood risk

No risk

East Ham South near E6 2LJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

7/10

The nearest station is East Ham located about 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E6 2LJ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.5 mi

3,4

East Ham

District, Hammersmith and City

Walking directions to East Ham

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E6 2LJ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.4 miCentral ParkLargeWalking directions to Central Park
0.3 miBarking Road Recreation GroundMediumWalking directions to Barking Road Recreation Ground

Area Profile

Population
498
Population density
18,973.4 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
37.74(+21%)
Anti-social behaviour
29.22(+9%)
Vehicle crime
12.18(+30%)
Theft from the person
10.55(+12%)
Drugs
8.52(+37%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
87
17.47%
Indian
83
16.67%
Other White
77
15.46%
Other Asian
72
14.46%
Pakistani
58
11.65%
Total population: 498

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
133
33.42%
No qualifications
95
23.87%
Level 3 (A level)
54
13.57%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
44
11.06%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
44
11.06%
Total 16+ residents: 398

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
62
42.18%
Owns with a mortgage
37
25.17%
Owns outright
26
17.69%
Social rents from council
11
7.48%
Other social rented
5
3.4%
Total households: 147

Property prices in Wall End

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £432,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) in Wall End area, with individual transactions ranging from £170,000 up to £667,500.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Wall End 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 Wall End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Flats5£225,000£4,348
Semi-Detached1£425,000£5,000
Terraced35£460,000£5,354

10 year median price trend in Wall End

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 2LJ.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 2LJ
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
25 Apr 2025362, Barking Road, London, E6 2RTFlatsLeasehold£150,000
28 Mar 2025Flat 5, Ringles Court, Streatfeild Avenue, London, E6 2JYFlatsLeasehold£330,000
05 Sept 202548, Latimer Avenue, London, E6 2LHTerracedFreehold£428,000
01 Sept 202512, Latimer Avenue, London, E6 2LHTerracedFreehold£455,000
09 May 202558, Latimer Avenue, London, E6 2LHTerracedFreehold£350,500

Schools

In the E6 2LJ postcode area, located within East Ham South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E6 2LJ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 mi16 plusNewham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London AcademyFree schools 16 to 19

Outstanding

0.1 miPrimaryNelson Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.2 miPrimaryAltmore Infant SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 2LJ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E6 2LJ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0 miSKT Super Food447-449 Barking Road, London, E6 2JXWalking directions to SKT Super Food
0 miOsei Krom439 Barking Road, London, E6 2JXWalking directions to Osei Krom
0.1 miFirat Food Centre427-429 Barking Road, London, E6 2JXWalking directions to Firat Food Centre
0.1 miGreen Stop515 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2LNWalking directions to Green Stop
0.1 miStop N Go402 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2SAWalking directions to Stop N Go

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 2LJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Kumar Anand

Wall End - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Muhammad Majeed

Wall End - Elected 7 May 2026

Newham Independents Party

Noman Md Abu

Wall End - 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
WardWall EndE05013926
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)East Ham SouthE02000737
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 024AE01003523
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1980-01-01

Frequently asked questions about E6 2LJ

Is E6 2LJ (East Ham South) safe?

The area around E6 2LJ records about 100 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime.

What is the average house price near E6 2LJ?

The median sale price around E6 2LJ in East Ham South is £432,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) based on 41 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E6 2LJ?

There are 20 schools close to E6 2LJ, including Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy (Outstanding), Nelson Primary School (Good) and Altmore Infant School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E6 2LJ?

The closest station to E6 2LJ is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 764 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.

How deprived is the area around E6 2LJ?

E6 2LJ scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 7,292 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E6 2LJ (East Ham South) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E6 2LJ is Stephen Timms (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Kumar Anand (Newham Independents Party), Muhammad Majeed (Newham Independents Party) and Noman Md Abu (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.