First Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E12 6AL is located in the Manor Park electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about First Avenue, London, E12 6AL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6AJ, E12 6EL, E12 6AS, E12 6EN, E12 6AT, E12 6AE, E12 6DT, E12 6DS, E12 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 6AL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.1% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 49.9% | -0.9% | 51.0% | -1.1% |
| Male | 49.2% | 50.1% | 0.9% | 49.0% | 1.1% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E12 6AL there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 54.4% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 34.6% | 35.1% | 0.5% | 37.9% | -2.8% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 54.4% | 1.8% | 44.2% | 10.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.2% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.9% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 5.8% | 4.4% | -1.4% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.8% | 50.1% | 7.3% | 48.4% | 1.7% |
| Good health | 38.4% | 33.4% | -5.0% | 33.6% | -0.2% |
| Fair health | 10.4% | 10.9% | 0.5% | 12.7% | -1.8% |
| Bad health | 6.8% | 4.6% | -2.2% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around E12 6AL this area, 29.4% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 27.5% | 29.4% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.7% | 8.9% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.5% | 10.9% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -2.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 17% | 6.0% | 16.9% | 0.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 20.7% | 24.6% | 3.9% | 33.8% | -9.2% |
| Other | 14.4% | 5.3% | -9.1% | 2.8% | 2.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 9.2% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 45.2% | 50.4% | 5.2% | 1.1% | 49.3% |
| Indian | 15.2% | 14.4% | -0.8% | 3.1% | 11.3% |
| Pakistani | 6.2% | 10.3% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 7.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.4% | 1.3% | -2.1% | 1.6% | -0.3% |
| Black African | 6.6% | 4% | -2.6% | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 1.7% | -2.7% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 1.2% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| White | 12% | 9.2% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -72.2% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Other | 5.2% | 4.4% | -0.8% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 44% | 48.6% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -34.6% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 7.9% | 0.1% | 6.1% | 1.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Africa | 6.6% | 5.4% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.2% | 34.2% | -3.0% | 5.6% | 28.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.9% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.8% | 48.4% | 4.6% | 83.2% | -34.8% |
| 10+ Years | 5.4% | 30.9% | 25.5% | 9.8% | 21.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 5.2% | 8.1% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.2% | 8.1% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 5.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 34.4% | 4.6% | -29.8% | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 72.5% | 76.7% | -4.2% |
| Italy | 4.2% | 0.6% | 3.6% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 1.9% | 1.5% | 0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 9% | 1.2% | 7.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 3.5% | 13.5% | -10.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 2.3% | 37.2% | -34.9% |
| Christian | 13.8% | 46.2% | -32.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.1% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Muslim | 70.8% | 6.5% | 64.3% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 6.1% | 6.0% | 0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around First Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Forest Gate South average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes .

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 57% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 141 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2021-08-18 | £464,017 |
| 95 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £524,000 | 2019-04-24 | £596,726 |
| 119 First Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2019-03-12 | £473,159 |
| 117 First Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £300,000 | 2016-01-27 | £355,197 |
| 107 First Avenue, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £270,500 | 2016-01-06 | £351,503 |
The percentage of student residents living in E12 6AL area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 86 |
| Part-Time Employee | 58 |
| Looking after home or family | 47 |
| Retired | 41 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 37 |
| Other | 32 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 41 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 25 |
| Education | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 10 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 10 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 866 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,758 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,894 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,734 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,273 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School Meanley Road , Manor Park E12 6AR | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Salisbury Primary School 495 High Street North , E12 6TH | 3out of 4 | 329 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Heron Primary School School Road , Manor Park E12 5PY | 3out of 4 | 377 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Primary School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | 4out of 4 | 441 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 4out of 4 | 605 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 540 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 1,211 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,928 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,105 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Forest Gate Community School Forest Lane , E7 9BB | 4out of 4 | 2,119 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,691 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,155 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Leyton Sixth Form College Essex Road , Leyton E10 6EQ | - not rated | 5,211 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,490 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,848 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 2,941 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,063 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,397 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,238 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,429 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,933 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Read Academy Education 34-38 Mansfield Road , Ilford IG1 3BD | - not rated | 1,982 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SH Coffee And Sweet | 125 Church Road, Manor Park | 178 yd | |
| Bubble Treat Manor Ltd | 129 Church Road, Manor Park | 212 yd | |
| Prince Coffee & Sweet | 682 Romford Road, Manor Park | 371 yd | |
| Snacks International | 672 Romford Road, Manor Park | 371 yd | |
| Dhaka Biryani Kitchen | 704 Romford Road, Manor Park | 371 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 386 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 540 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 944 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 528 Romford Road | 987 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| A1 Kebabish Grill Ltd | A 1 Kebabish, 684 Romford Road | 371 yd | |
| Spice House | 433 High Street North, Manor Park | 407 yd | |
| Chippy Fish Bar | 457 High Street North, Manor Park | 407 yd | |
| Lakers Chicken | 771 Romford Road, Manor Park | 415 yd | |
| Alvi Kebabs Ltd | 799 Romford Road, Manor Park | 416 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 571 yd | |
| Tesco | 542A Romford Road, Forest Gate | 727 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 228 yd | |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 322 yd |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 509 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 541 yd | |
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 660 yd | |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 815 yd | |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 901 yd | |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 997 yd |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 1,035 yd | |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 1,072 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 160 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 262.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 137.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.