Postcode E6 2RT 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 0.5 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.
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.
East Ham South has a high crime rate, with approximately 100.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 39.7% 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.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 23 ft away from E6 2RT.
East Ham South near E6 2RT 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 0.5 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | 3,4 | East Ham | District, Hammersmith and City | Walking directions to East Ham |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Central Park | Large | Walking directions to Central Park |
| 0.3 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 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 2RT.
In the E6 2RT postcode area, located within East Ham South, there are 14 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 2RT
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | SKT Super Food | 447-449 Barking Road, London, E6 2JX | Walking directions to SKT Super Food |
| 0.1 mi | Osei Krom | 439 Barking Road, London, E6 2JX | Walking directions to Osei Krom |
| 0.1 mi | Firat Food Centre | 427-429 Barking Road, London, E6 2JX | Walking directions to Firat Food Centre |
| 0.1 mi | Green Stop | 515 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2LN | Walking directions to Green Stop |
| 0.1 mi | Stop N Go | 402 Barking Road, East Ham, London, E6 2SA | Walking directions to Stop N Go |
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 2RT, 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 2RT 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 2RT in East Ham South 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 2RT, including Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy (Outstanding), Nelson Primary School (Good) and Newham College of Further Education (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E6 2RT is East Ham in TfL zone 3,4, about 812 m away, serving the District and Hammersmith and City lines.
E6 2RT 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).
The Member of Parliament for East Ham covering E6 2RT 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.