Postcode E6 6HU is located in a major urban area, within the East Ham South ward of Newham in the London region, and forms part of the Lonsdale Avenue area. It has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 32% below the London average of 130 per 1,000. The average income per household in Lonsdale Avenue is £64,306 per year. The nearest station is Beckton, 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 Gooseley Playing Field.
Lonsdale Avenue has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 4,673 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 14% most deprived areas in England.
Lonsdale Avenue has a high crime rate, with approximately 88.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 45.9% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 26.9% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Lonsdale Avenue is £64,306 per year.
Very High noise level (>=75.0 dB) from road, approximately 199 ft away from E6 6HU.
Lonsdale Avenue near E6 6HU has low flood risk (between 0.1% and 1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Beckton located about 0.6 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Beckton | DLR | Walking directions to Beckton |
| 1 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Gooseley Playing Field | Large | Walking directions to Gooseley Playing Field |
Based on 65 recent sales, the median property price is £435,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) in East Ham South area, with individual transactions ranging from £157,000 up to £605,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median | Median £/m² |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flats | 6 | £290,000 | £4,442 |
| Semi-Detached | 1 | £450,000 | £6,081 |
| Terraced | 58 | £435,000 | £5,029 |
10 year median price trend in East Ham South
There were 40 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 6HU.
In the E6 6HU postcode area, located within Lonsdale Avenue, there are 13 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 6HU
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton, London, E6 6JF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.2 mi | K & R Food & Wine | 285 High Street South, London, E6 3PG | Walking directions to K & R Food & Wine |
| 0.2 mi | Premier East Ham Local | 275 High Street South, London, E6 3PG | Walking directions to Premier East Ham Local |
| 0.3 mi | Pop-in Vicarage Superstore | 42 Vicarage Lane, East Ham, London, E6 6DG | Walking directions to Pop-in Vicarage Superstore |
| 0.3 mi | Costcutter | 219 High Street South, East Ham, London, E6 3PD | Walking directions to Costcutter |
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 6HU, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Lakmini Shah
East Ham South - Elected 7 May 2026
Sanawar Hussain
East Ham South - Elected 7 May 2026
Susan Masters
East Ham South - Elected 7 May 2026
Stephen Timms
East Ham - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around E6 6HU records about 89 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 shoplifting.
The median sale price around E6 6HU in Lonsdale Avenue is £435,000 (about £5,000 per square metre) based on 65 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to E6 6HU, including Vicarage Primary School (Outstanding), Oliver Thomas Nursery School (Good) and Eko Pathways (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E6 6HU is Beckton in TfL zone 3, about 927 m away, serving the DLR line.
E6 6HU scores 9 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 4,673 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 6HU is Stephen Timms (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 3 local councillors: Lakmini Shah (Labour Party), Sanawar Hussain (Labour Party) and Susan Masters (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.