Postcode E6 5XU is located in a major urban area, within the Beckton ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 232.2 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.8× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 per year. The nearest station is Beckton, about 0.2 miles away. There are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is New Beckton Park.
Beckton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,464 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 29% most deprived areas in England.
Beckton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 232.2 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 59.0% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 40.4% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 per year.
High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 306 ft away from E6 5XU.
Beckton near E6 5XU has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beckton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | 3 | Beckton | DLR | Walking directions to Beckton |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Beckton Park | DLR | Walking directions to Beckton Park |
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | New Beckton Park | Large | Walking directions to New Beckton Park |
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)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 2 | £532,500 | £5,981 |
| Flats | 26 | £266,500 | £5,255 |
| Semi-Detached | 10 | £529,000 | £7,143 |
| Terraced | 34 | £430,000 | £6,012 |
10 year median price trend in Beckton
There were 39 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 5XU.
In the E6 5XU postcode area, located within Beckton, there are 10 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
12 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 5XU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Al Medina | Alpine Way, Newham, E6 6LA | Walking directions to Al Medina |
| 0.1 mi | Kacha Bazar Extra | Alpine Way, Newham, E6 6LA | Walking directions to Kacha Bazar Extra |
| 0.1 mi | Food Bazar | Alpine Way, Newham, E6 6LA | Walking directions to Food Bazar |
| 0.1 mi | Iceland | Alpine Way, Newham, E6 6LA | Walking directions to Iceland |
| 0.2 mi | Asda | Tollgate Road, Beckton, London, E6 5JP | Walking directions to Asda |
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 5XU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Blossom Young
Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026
Syed Ahmed
Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026
Tonii Wilson
Beckton - Elected 7 May 2026
James Edward Asser
West Ham and Beckton - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E6 5XU records about 232 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around E6 5XU in Beckton is £401,000 (about £5,686 per square metre) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 16 schools close to E6 5XU, including North Beckton Primary School (Good), Kingsford Community School (Good) and Gallions Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E6 5XU is Beckton in TfL zone 3, about 362 m away, serving the DLR line.
E6 5XU scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 9,464 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E6 5XU 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).
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.