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E6 5JU

Nightingale Way

Beckton

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Detailed insights for E6 5JU

Overview

Postcode E6 5JU is located in a major urban area, within the Beckton ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton North area. It has average deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 77% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckton North is £62,349 per year. The nearest station is Beckton, about 0.4 miles away. There are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greenway.

Crime rate
1/10
Crimes per 1k residents
30
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
9.8%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
Medium

Deprivation level

6/10

Beckton North has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,241 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 37% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

1/10

Beckton North has a very low crime rate, with approximately 30 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

9.8%

Approximately 9.8% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 35.2% of dwellings are socially rented.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Beckton North is £62,349 per year.

Noise Level

Medium

Medium noise level (60.0-64.9 dB) from road, approximately 313 ft away from E6 5JU.

Flood risk

No risk

Beckton North near E6 5JU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

3/10

The nearest station is Beckton located about 0.4 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E6 5JU
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.4 mi

3

Beckton

DLR

Walking directions to Beckton
0.6 mi

3

Beckton Park

DLR

Walking directions to Beckton Park
0.7 mi

3

Royal Albert

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Albert

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E6 5JU
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.5 miGreenwayLargeWalking directions to Greenway
0.3 miBeckton District ParkLargeWalking directions to Beckton District Park
0.5 miBrampton ParkMediumWalking directions to Brampton Park

Area Profile

Population
617
Population density
17,578.3 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Anti-social behaviour
11.12(-59%)
Violence and sexual offences
10.01(-68%)
Vehicle crime
8.34(-11%)
Other theft
3.34(-71%)
Public order
2.22(-67%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
241
39.06%
British
97
15.72%
Pakistani
73
11.83%
Chinese
40
6.48%
Other
37
6%
Total population: 617

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
190
39.75%
No qualifications
95
19.87%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
59
12.34%
Level 3 (A level)
52
10.88%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
34
7.11%
Total 16+ residents: 478

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
71
43.56%
Owns with a mortgage
44
26.99%
Owns outright
28
17.18%
Social rents from council
11
6.75%
Other social rented
5
3.07%
Total households: 163

Property prices in Beckton

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £401,000 (about £5,686 per square metre) in Beckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,250 up to £740,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Beckton 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 Beckton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached2£532,500£5,981
Flats26£266,500£5,255
Semi-Detached10£529,000£7,143
Terraced34£430,000£6,012

10 year median price trend in Beckton

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

Recent sales

There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 5JU.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 5JU
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
20 Aug 202517, Partridge Square, London, E6 5LHTerracedFreehold£470,000
19 Feb 20255, Partridge Square, London, E6 5LHFlatsLeasehold£225,000
28 Mar 202513, Lymington Close, London, E6 5YWTerracedFreehold£315,000
27 Jan 20257, Lymington Close, London, E6 5YWTerracedFreehold£425,000
14 May 202698, Nightingale Way, London, E6 5JRSemi-DetachedFreehold£450,000

Schools

In the E6 5JU postcode area, located within Beckton North, there are 13 primary and 5 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E6 5JU
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 miPrimaryNorth Beckton Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Good

0.3 miSecondaryKingsford Community SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miPrimaryRoman Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 5JU

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E6 5JU
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 miLidl198 Tollgate Road, Beckton, London, E6 5YAWalking directions to Lidl
0.3 miHP Food & Wine216 Roman Road, East Ham, London, E6 3SLWalking directions to HP Food & Wine
0.3 miLonsdale Wines203 Lonsdale Avenue, East Ham, London, E6 3PZWalking directions to Lonsdale Wines
0.3 miAsdaTollgate Road, Beckton, London, E6 5JPWalking directions to Asda
0.4 miK & R Food & Wine285 High Street South, London, E6 3PGWalking directions to K & R Food & Wine

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 5JU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.

Local councillors

Blossom Young

Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Syed Ahmed

Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Tonii Wilson

Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026

Labour Party

Member of parliament

James Edward Asser

West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024

Labour Party

Geographic Information

RegionLondonUKI
DistrictNewhamE09000025
Parliamentary ConstituencyWest Ham and BecktonE14001576
WardBecktonE05013904
ParishNewham, unparished areaE43000215
MSOA (Middle Layer Super Output Area)Beckton NorthE02000745
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 032BE01003484
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E6 5JU

Is E6 5JU (Beckton North) safe?

The area around E6 5JU records about 30 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very low crime rate for England: it scores 1 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 drugs.

What is the average house price near E6 5JU?

The median sale price around E6 5JU in Beckton North is £401,000 (about £5,686 per square metre) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E6 5JU?

There are 20 schools close to E6 5JU, including North Beckton Primary School (Good), Kingsford Community School (Good) and Roman Road Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E6 5JU?

The closest station to E6 5JU is Beckton in TfL zone 3, about 723 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E6 5JU?

E6 5JU scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,241 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E6 5JU (Beckton North) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E6 5JU is James Edward Asser (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Blossom Young (Labour Party), Syed Ahmed (Labour Party) and Tonii Wilson (Labour 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.