Postcode E6 2RH 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 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 0.6 miles away. There are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Central Park.
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.
East Ham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 29.2% 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.
The average income per household in East Ham South is £65,681 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 9 ft away from E6 2RH.
East Ham South near E6 2RH 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 0.6 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
Based on 36 recent sales, the median property price is £437,778 (about £462 per square foot) in East Ham area, with individual transactions ranging from £265,000 up to £630,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terraced | 28 | £477,500 | £464 |
| Flats | 8 | £281,500 | £456 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £234,000 | £377,500 |
| 2017 | £245,900 | £385,000 |
| 2018 | £240,000 | £387,500 |
| 2019 | £237,000 | £376,250 |
| 2020 | £360,000 | £400,000 |
| 2021 | £327,500 | £435,000 |
| 2022 | £349,000 | £477,500 |
| 2023 | £265,000 | £431,250 |
| 2024 | £307,000 | £448,000 |
| 2025 | £299,000 | £450,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £485,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £386 | £385 |
| 2017 | £413 | £416 |
| 2018 | £398 | £413 |
| 2019 | £403 | £383 |
| 2020 | £591 | £409 |
| 2021 | £541 | £443 |
| 2022 | £575 | £434 |
| 2023 | £469 | £457 |
| 2024 | £523 | £449 |
| 2025 | £488 | £463 |
| 2026 | £540 | £506 |
There were 45 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 2RH.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jan 2026 | 54, High Street South, London, E6 6ET | Terraced | Freehold | £540,000 | |
| 19 Dec 2025 | 37, Market Street, London, E6 2RA | Flats | Leasehold | £280,000 | |
| 07 Jul 2026 | 33, Poulett Road, London, E6 6EG | Terraced | Freehold | £520,000 | |
| 07 Jan 2026 | 75A, High Street South, London, E6 6EJ | Other | Freehold | £125,000 | |
| 30 Oct 2025 | 83A, High Street South, London, E6 6EJ | Flats | Leasehold | £200,000 |
In the E6 2RH postcode area, located within East Ham South, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E6 2RH
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | European Food & Wine | 40 High Street South, East Ham, London, E6 6ET | Walking directions to European Food & Wine |
| 0 mi | Bavish Food & Wine | 15 High Street South, East Ham, London, E6 6EN | Walking directions to Bavish Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Euro Asian Grocery | 304 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 3BA | Walking directions to Euro Asian Grocery |
| 0.2 mi | Barking Food & Wine | 391 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2JT | Walking directions to Barking Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Cost Saver | 2-4 High Street North, East Ham, London, E6 2HJ | Walking directions to Cost Saver |
Annual council tax rates for Newham district.
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for E6 2RH, 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 2RH 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.
The median sale price around E6 2RH in East Ham is £437,778 (about £462 per square foot) based on 36 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E6 2RH, including Newham College of Further Education (Good), St Michael's Catholic Primary School and Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E6 2RH is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 990 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E6 2RH 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).
The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E6 2RH 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).