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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 5,375 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 16% 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

Median price£450,000
Price per sq ft£460
Sales (last 12 months)41
Typical range (middle 50%)£410K – £500K

Based on 41 recent sales, the median property price is £450,000 (about £460 per square foot) in Wall End area, with individual transactions ranging from £200,000 up to £667,500.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Wall End over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Terraced35£475,000£474
Semi-Detached1£420,000£507
Flats5£250,000£435

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Wall End

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wall End.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£260,000£375,000
2017£262,500£376,000
2018£253,500£373,000
2019£244,750£390,000
2020£260,000£390,000
2021£270,000£400,000
2022£250,000£435,000
2023£230,000£435,000
2024£236,000£421,500
2025£280,000£450,000
2026£200,000£455,000
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Wall End.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wall End.
YearFlatsTerraced
2016£449£427
2017£389£403
2018£437£394
2019£432£396
2020£448£404
2021£472£431
2022£435£479
2023£501£486
2024£439£456
2025£435£463
2026£404£452
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Wall End.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Wall End in the last year.

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
26 Jun 202616, Latimer Avenue, London, E6 2LHTerracedFreehold£455,000
05 Sept 202548, Latimer Avenue, London, E6 2LHTerracedFreehold£428,000
01 Sept 202512, Latimer Avenue, London, E6 2LHTerracedFreehold£455,000

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 0.5 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.

Band A£1,296
Band B£1,512
Band C£1,728
Band D£1,944
Band E£2,376
Band F£2,808
Band G£3,240
Band H£3,888

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 Wall End is £450,000 (about £460 per square foot) 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 5,375 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).