Harcourt Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E12 6DH is located in the Little Ilford electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Harcourt Avenue, London, E12 6DH and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6DQ, E12 5PS, E12 6DE, E12 6DP, E12 6DR, E12 5PR, E12 5JH, E12 6DG, E12 6DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E12 6DH, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 55.7% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.6% | 55.7% | 8.1% | 51.0% | 4.7% |
| Male | 52.4% | 44.3% | -8.1% | 49.0% | -4.7% |
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 6DH there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 57% 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 | 38.6% | 32.6% | -6.0% | 37.9% | -5.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.2% | 57% | 8.8% | 44.2% | 12.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 4.7% | 2.3% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 9.1% | -5.5% |
| Widowed | 5% | 4.1% | -0.9% | 6.1% | -2.0% |
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 | 43.1% | 54% | 10.9% | 48.4% | 5.6% |
| Good health | 37% | 29.2% | -7.8% | 33.6% | -4.4% |
| Fair health | 12.9% | 10.6% | -2.3% | 12.7% | -2.1% |
| Bad health | 5.5% | 5.4% | -0.1% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 0.8% | -0.6% | 1.2% | -0.4% |
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 6DH this area, 33.7% 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 | 28.7% | 33.7% | 5.0% | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 13.8% | 10.2% | -3.6% | 9.6% | 0.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.5% | 7.9% | -2.6% | 13.4% | -5.5% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.6% | 2.0% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 11% | -0.6% | 16.9% | -5.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.5% | 31.4% | 9.9% | 33.8% | -2.4% |
| Other | 13.5% | 3.3% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 0.5% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 8.8% 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 | 26.8% | 30.2% | 3.4% | 1.1% | 29.1% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 17.8% | 9.8% | -8.0% | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| Pakistani | 12.9% | 30.4% | 17.5% | 2.7% | 27.7% |
| Other Asian | 4.3% | 1.5% | -2.8% | 1.6% | -0.1% |
| Black African | 10.8% | 9.8% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 7.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.7% | 2.2% | -0.5% | 1.0% | 1.2% |
| Other Black | 3.3% | 1% | -2.3% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.3% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 14.7% | 8.8% | -5.9% | 81.4% | -72.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 2% | 1.8% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, 50.5% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 50.9% | 50.5% | -0.4% | 83.2% | -32.7% |
| European Union | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 6.1% | 0.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 8.8% | 5.2% | -3.6% | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 32.7% | 34.2% | 1.5% | 5.6% | 28.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 49.9% | 50.7% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -32.5% |
| 10+ Years | 4.7% | 30.5% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 20.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.4% | 10.9% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 8.0% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 3.5% | -6.3% | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 26.2% | 4.4% | -21.8% | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 75% | 76.7% | -1.7% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| France | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.5% | 1.5% | -1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Southern Asia | 8.6% | 1.2% | 7.4% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3% | 37.2% | -34.2% |
| Christian | 16.2% | 46.2% | -30.0% |
| Hindu | 2.7% | 1.7% | 1.0% |
| Muslim | 70% | 6.5% | 63.5% |
| Sikh | 3.9% | 0.9% | 3.0% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Harcourt Avenue was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 59.5% lower than the Forest Gate South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Harcourt Avenue has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 89 local areas in Forest Gate South and the 221st lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -34.2%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 Harcourt Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £472,000 | 2023-10-06 | £441,548 |
| 104 Harcourt Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £440,000 | 2023-09-20 | £405,885 |
| 80 Harcourt Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2016-03-01 | £289,247 |
| 92 Harcourt Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2014-03-07 | £400,450 |
| 114 Harcourt Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £160,000 | 2011-09-30 | £253,525 |
The percentage of student residents living in E12 6DH 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 | 82 |
| Looking after home or family | 64 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Retired | 38 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 32 |
| Other | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 21 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 34 |
| Human health and social work activities | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 16 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| 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 | 506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,094 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,266 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 3,562 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sir John Heron Primary School School Road , Manor Park E12 5PY | 3out of 4 | 102 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 3out of 4 | 322 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | - not rated | 322 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Avenue Infant School Meanley Road , E12 6AR | - not rated | 422 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | - not rated | 426 yd | Community 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 | 3out of 4 | 423 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,434 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,434 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,768 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,768 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,447 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,492 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 2,156 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 | 2,298 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,986 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,542 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 4,824 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 | 2,447 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,492 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,767 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,008 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,126 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 616 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 809 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarks Preparatory School 81-85 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 1,205 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 87 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 1,270 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mansfield Infant College 29 Mansfield Road , IG1 3BA | - not rated | 1,566 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Treat Manor Ltd | 129 Church Road, Manor Park | 297 yd | |
| Coffee & Cream | 748 - 750 Romford Road, Manor Park | 299 yd | |
| SH Coffee And Sweet | 125 Church Road, Manor Park | 303 yd | |
| Shirins Tandoori | 712 Romford Road, Manor Park | 312 yd | |
| Khyber Pass | 716 Romford Road, Manor Park | 312 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 542 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 701 yd | |
| Golden Fleece | 166 Capel Road, Manor Park | 1,010 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Temperos / Urban Smash | 748 - 750 Romford Road, Manor Park | 299 yd | |
| Vegan Doner Kebab | Unit 2, 819 Romford Road | 354 yd | |
| Mamas Kitchen | 817 Romford Road, Manor Park | 354 yd | |
| E12 Chicken And Pizza | 817 Romford Road, Manor Park | 354 yd | |
| Top Pizza | 811 Romford Road, Manor Park | 354 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 356 yd | |
| Tesco | 542A Romford Road, Forest Gate | 986 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 418 yd | |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 455 yd | |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 478 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 492 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 507 yd | |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 607 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 782 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 889 yd | |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 904 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 1,012 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 | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 141.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.7 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.