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E6 6WZ

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Beckton

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Detailed insights for E6 6WZ

Overview

Postcode E6 6WZ 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 very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 168.5 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.3× 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 0.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest large park is New Beckton Park.

Crime rate
10/10
Crimes per 1k residents
169
Deprivation level
10/10
Income level
2/10
Social housing
63.1%
Connectivity
6/10
Flood Risk
No risk
Noise Level
High

Deprivation level

10/10

Beckton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,338 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 10% most deprived areas in England.

Crime level

10/10

Beckton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 168.5 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.

Social housing

63.1%

Approximately 63.1% 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 197 ft away from E6 6WZ.

Flood risk

No risk

Beckton near E6 6WZ 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 0.1 miles away. There are 5 stations nearby.

Nearby public transport stations for E6 6WZ
DistanceZoneNameLinesDirections
0.1 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 6WZ
DistanceNameSizeDirections
0.2 miNew Beckton ParkLargeWalking directions to New Beckton Park
0.4 miThe GreenSmallWalking directions to The Green

Area Profile

Population
195
Population density
16,250 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
115.3(+271%)
Drugs
17.74(+186%)
Anti-social behaviour
17(-37%)
Criminal damage and arson
10.35(+81%)
Other theft
8.13(-29%)
London average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

Bangladeshi
48
24.37%
British
34
17.26%
African
22
11.17%
Pakistani
19
9.64%
Caribbean
19
9.64%
Total population: 197

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4+ (Degree)
48
30.38%
No qualifications
43
27.22%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
20
12.66%
Level 3 (A level)
18
11.39%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
17
10.76%
Total 16+ residents: 158

Housing

Housing tenure

Other social rented
38
58.46%
Private landlord or letting agency
9
13.85%
Owns with a mortgage
7
10.77%
Owns outright
6
9.23%
Social rents from council
3
4.62%
Total households: 65

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 6WZ.

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

Schools

In the E6 6WZ postcode area, located within Beckton, there are 8 primary and 3 secondary schools in close proximity.

Nearby primary and secondary schools for E6 6WZ
DistancePhaseNameTypeRating
0.2 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 6WZ

Nearby supermarkets & convenience stores for E6 6WZ
DistanceNameAddressDirections
0.2 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 miAsdaTollgate Road, Beckton, London, E6 5JPWalking directions to Asda

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 6WZ, 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 033DE01003487
Police ForceMetropolitan Police
Postcode Introduced1998-06-01

Frequently asked questions about E6 6WZ

Is E6 6WZ (Beckton) safe?

The area around E6 6WZ records about 169 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.

What is the average house price near E6 6WZ?

The median sale price around E6 6WZ 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 6WZ?

There are 13 schools close to E6 6WZ, 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 6WZ?

The closest station to E6 6WZ is Beckton in TfL zone 3, about 221 m away, serving the DLR line.

How deprived is the area around E6 6WZ?

E6 6WZ scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,338 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).

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

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