Postcode E6 6LG 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 0.6 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There is 1 park nearby, the closest large park is Gooseley Playing Field.
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 4.6% 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.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from road, approximately 302 ft away from E6 6LG.
Beckton near E6 6LG 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 3 stations nearby.
| Distance | Zone | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.6 mi | 3 | Beckton | DLR | Walking directions to Beckton |
| 0.8 mi | 3 | Gallions Reach | DLR | Walking directions to Gallions Reach |
| 0.9 mi | 3 | Cyprus | DLR | Walking directions to Cyprus |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 mi | Gooseley Playing Field | Large | Walking directions to Gooseley Playing Field |
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
In the E6 6LG postcode area, located within Beckton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
8 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 6LG
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Lidl | 4 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton, London, E6 6LG | Walking directions to Lidl |
| 0.1 mi | Aldi | 5 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton, London, E6 6LH | Walking directions to Aldi |
| 0.2 mi | Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton, London, E6 6JF | Walking directions to Sainsbury's |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Extra | 1 Armada Way, Beckton, London, E6 7ER | Walking directions to Tesco Extra |
| 0.5 mi | Iceland | Alpine Way, Newham, E6 6LA | Walking directions to Iceland |
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 6LG, 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 6LG 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 6LG in Beckton is £401,000 (about £5,686 per square metre) based on 72 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 13 schools close to E6 6LG, including Vicarage Primary School (Outstanding), Oliver Thomas Nursery School (Good) and Gallions Primary School (Outstanding). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to E6 6LG is Beckton in TfL zone 3, about 1,005 m away, serving the DLR line.
E6 6LG 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 6LG 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.