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E6 6WR

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Beckton

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Detailed insights for E6 6WR

Overview

Postcode E6 6WR 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 high crime levels, with around 91.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 29% below 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 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is New Beckton Park.

Crime rate
8/10
Crimes per 1k residents
91
Deprivation level
7/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
35.3%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

7/10

Beckton has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 11,375 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 35% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

8/10

Beckton has a high crime rate, with approximately 91.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

35.3%

Approximately 35.3% 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.

Income level

2/10

The average income per household in Beckton is £64,226 per year.

Noise Level

High

High noise level (70.0-74.9 dB) from road, approximately 200 ft away from E6 6WR.

Flood risk

No risk

Beckton near E6 6WR has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.

Transport

6/10

The nearest station is Beckton located about 0.2 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E6 6WR
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.2 mi

3

Beckton

DLR

Walking directions to Beckton
0.3 mi

3

Cyprus

DLR

Walking directions to Cyprus
0.4 mi

3

Gallions Reach

DLR

Walking directions to Gallions Reach

Parks

Nearby parks and green spaces for E6 6WR
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.3 miNew Beckton ParkLargeWalking directions to New Beckton Park
0.4 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
426
Population density
10,094.8 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Drugs
24.35(+293%)
Violence and sexual offences
23.86(-23%)
Vehicle crime
10.44(+11%)
Anti-social behaviour
8.45(-69%)
Other theft
5.96(-48%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Other White
124
28.97%
British
83
19.39%
Bangladeshi
74
17.29%
African
46
10.75%
Pakistani
21
4.91%
Total population: 428

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
125
36.44%
No qualifications
83
24.2%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
40
11.66%
Level 3 (A level)
38
11.08%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
29
8.45%
Total 16+ residents: 343

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
51
36.69%
Other social rented
30
21.58%
Owns with a mortgage
22
15.83%
Social rents from council
19
13.67%
Owns outright
13
9.35%
Total households: 139

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 35 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 6WR.

Recent sold properties in the last 18 months near E6 6WR
DateAddressTypeTenurePriceMap
22 May 202612, Hide, London, E6 6ZATerracedFreehold£436,000
31 Mar 202510, Hide, London, E6 6ZATerracedFreehold£400,000
29 Aug 202556, Downings, London, E6 6WPFlatsLeasehold£255,000
30 Jan 20265, Cow Leaze, London, E6 6WXTerracedFreehold£420,000
22 Jan 20261, Cow Leaze, London, E6 6WXTerracedFreehold£415,000

Schools

In the E6 6WR postcode area, located within Beckton, there are 6 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E6 6WR
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.1 miPrimaryGallions Primary SchoolAcademy converter

Outstanding

0.2 miPrimaryWinsor Primary SchoolCommunity school

Good

0.4 miSecondaryLondon Design and Engineering UTCUniversity technical college

Good

Local amenities

11 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of E6 6WR

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E6 6WR
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.1 miEastender Supermarket1 Bradymead, Beckton, London, E6 6WNWalking directions to Eastender Supermarket
0.2 miDennis Beckton LTD2-6 East Ham Manor Way, Beckton, London, E6 5NGWalking directions to Dennis Beckton LTD
0.3 miLituanicaAlpine Way, London, E6 6LAWalking directions to Lituanica
0.3 miAl MedinaAlpine Way, Newham, E6 6LAWalking directions to Al Medina
0.3 miKacha Bazar ExtraAlpine Way, Newham, E6 6LAWalking directions to Kacha Bazar Extra

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 6WR, 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)BecktonE02000746
LSOA (Lower Layer Super Output Area)Newham 033AE01003480
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E6 6WR

Is E6 6WR (Beckton) safe?

The area around E6 6WR records about 91 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.

What is the average house price near E6 6WR?

The median sale price around E6 6WR in Beckton 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 6WR?

There are 11 schools close to E6 6WR, including Gallions Primary School (Outstanding), Winsor Primary School (Good) and London Design and Engineering UTC (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.

What is the nearest station to E6 6WR?

The closest station to E6 6WR is Beckton in TfL zone 3, about 294 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E6 6WR?

E6 6WR scores 7 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 11,375 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

Who represents E6 6WR (Beckton) in Parliament and on the local council?

The Member of Parliament for West Ham and Beckton covering E6 6WR 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.