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E6 5YS

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Overview

Postcode E6 5YS is located in a major urban area, within the Beckton area of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Beckton North area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.2× the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Beckton North is £62,349 per year. The median sale price in Beckton is £403,500 (around £512 per square foot), with typical sale prices between £285,250 and £457,750. The nearest station is Beckton, about 0.7 miles away. There are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Greenway.

Crime rate
9/10
Crimes per 1k residents
153
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
72.3%
Connectivity
3/10
Flood Risk
Very low
Noise Level
Very High

Deprivation level

9/10

Beckton North has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,403 out of 32,844 areas in England, placing it within the top 19% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

9/10

Beckton North has a very high crime rate, with approximately 153 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

72.3%

Approximately 72.3% 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

Very High

Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 144 ft away from E6 5YS.

Flood risk

Very low

Beckton North near E6 5YS has very low 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 0.7 miles away. There are 4 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E6 5YS
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.7 mi

3

Beckton

DLR

Walking directions to Beckton
0.8 mi

3

Royal Albert

DLR

Walking directions to Royal Albert
0.8 mi

3

Beckton Park

DLR

Walking directions to Beckton Park

Parks

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

Area Profile

Population
486
Population density
14,953.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
74.97(+1109%)
Anti-social behaviour
45.95(+71%)
Violence and sexual offences
38.69(+25%)
Vehicle crime
11.49(+23%)
Other theft
10.28(-10%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
90
18.52%
African
67
13.79%
Bangladeshi
66
13.58%
Pakistani
52
10.7%
Indian
45
9.26%
Total population: 486

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
157
39.05%
No qualifications
85
21.14%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
53
13.18%
Level 3 (A level)
52
12.94%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
7.21%
Total 16+ residents: 402

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
72
48.65%
Social rents from council
35
23.65%
Owns with a mortgage
19
12.84%
Private landlord or letting agency
13
8.78%
Owns outright
6
4.05%
Total households: 148

Property prices in Beckton

Median price: £403,500
Price per sq ft: £512
Sales (last 12 months): 72
Typical range (middle 50%): £285K – £458K

Based on 72 recent sales, the median property price is £403,500 (about £512 per square foot) in Beckton area, with individual transactions ranging from £110,250 up to £743,000.

Prices by property typelast 12 months

Median sale price, median price per square foot, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Beckton over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian£/sq ft
Detached3£590,000£481
Semi-Detached8£447,500£692
Terraced35£431,000£555
Flats26£266,500£474

10-year price trendmedian sale price in Beckton

Sale price

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beckton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£475,000£235,000£400,000£345,500
2017£470,000£356,950£385,000£357,750
2018£510,500£245,750£294,250£365,000
2019£525,000£230,000£387,500£367,500
2020£516,000£345,562£500,000£390,000
2021£455,000£294,000£443,500£382,000
2022£620,000£401,000£455,000£420,000
2023£612,500£398,425£452,500£420,000
2024£430,000£242,500£460,000£425,000
2025£535,000£276,500£543,000£431,000
2026£590,000£268,000£445,000£417,500
Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Beckton.

Price per sq ft

Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beckton.
YearDetachedFlatsSemi-DetachedTerraced
2016£469£465£501£481
2017£460£548£478£487
2018£503£483£405£491
2019£452£496£591£496
2020£607£519£495£470
2021£599£482£516£532
2022£517£519£578£538
2023£497£516£597£570
2024£596£486£606£549
2025£630£478£593£553
2026£481£492£733£600
Ten year median sale price per square foot trend for each property type in Beckton.

Price distribution by property typelast 12 months

Price distribution by property type for Beckton in the last year.

Recent sales

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

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 5YS
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
24 Jul 2026Flat 12, 2, Mahindra Way, London, E6 5APFlatsLeasehold£111,000
19 Dec 20251021, Newham Way, London, E6 5JLTerracedFreehold£475,000
11 Feb 2026Flat 26, 41, Mahindra Way, London, E6 5ALFlatsLeasehold£290,000
30 Jan 202625, Mahindra Way, London, E6 5ADOtherLeasehold£260,000
19 Aug 2025Unit 1.1, 1, Mahindra Way, London, E6 5ADOtherLeasehold£136,000

Schools

In the E6 5YS postcode area, located within Beckton North, there are 12 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E6 5YS
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryRoman Road Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.1 miSecondaryBrampton Manor AcademyAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.3 miPrimaryEllen Wilkinson Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

Local amenities

9 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within 0.5 mi of E6 5YS

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E6 5YS
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 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
0.4 miLidl198 Tollgate Road, Beckton, London, E6 5YAWalking directions to Lidl
0.4 miLondis - The Village Shop11 Allhallows Road, Beckton, London, E6 5SZWalking directions to Londis - The Village Shop
0.4 miLocal Convenience Store240 Masterman Road, London, E6 3NJWalking directions to Local Convenience Store

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 5YS, 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 032AE01003483
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E6 5YS

Is E6 5YS (Beckton North) safe?

The area around E6 5YS records about 153 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 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 5YS?

The median sale price around E6 5YS in Beckton is £403,500 (about £512 per square foot) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.

What schools are near E6 5YS?

There are 20 schools close to E6 5YS, including Roman Road Primary School (Good), Brampton Manor Academy (Outstanding) and Ellen Wilkinson Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E6 5YS?

The closest station to E6 5YS is Beckton in TfL zone 3, about 1,082 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E6 5YS?

E6 5YS scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 6,403 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E6 5YS 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).