Rectory Road is in London and in Newham district. E12 6JA 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 Rectory Road, London, E12 6JA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6LA, E12 6JB, E12 6JZ, E12 6LD, E12 6LB, E12 6HQ, E12 6HJ, E12 6JY, E12 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 6JA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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 | 42.7% | 47.2% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 57.3% | 52.8% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.4% | 36.9% | -3.5% | 37.9% | -1.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 49.9% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 5.7% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 2.2% | -0.6% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.7% | 5.2% | 1.5% | 9.1% | -3.9% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 5.2% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -0.9% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.4%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 45.4% | 46.8% | 1.4% | 48.4% | -1.6% |
| Good health | 34.9% | 38.6% | 3.7% | 33.6% | 5.0% |
| Fair health | 13% | 11.1% | -1.9% | 12.7% | -1.6% |
| Bad health | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 22.6% | 22.5% | -0.1% | 18.2% | 4.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 9.9% | -0.8% | 9.6% | 0.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.5% | 13.2% | 4.7% | 13.4% | -0.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.4% | 3.3% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.6% | 11.8% | 0.2% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.8% | 35.1% | 6.3% | 33.8% | 1.3% |
| Other | 16.4% | 4.4% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 1.6% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.8% 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 | 16.3% | 31.1% | 14.8% | 1.1% | 30.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.7% | -0.1% |
| Indian | 19% | 12.2% | -6.8% | 3.1% | 9.1% |
| Pakistani | 12.3% | 11.1% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 5.3% | -2.2% | 1.6% | 3.7% |
| Black African | 8.6% | 6.3% | -2.3% | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.5% | 5.3% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 4.3% |
| Other Black | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.5% | 0.8% | -1.7% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0% | -0.6% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.7% | 0.8% | -0.9% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 19.9% | 20.8% | 0.9% | 81.4% | -60.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.7% | 3.6% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 42.9% 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 | 43.9% | 42.9% | -1.0% | 83.2% | -40.3% |
| European Union | 6.9% | 15.6% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 9.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Africa | 6.7% | 3.8% | -2.9% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 34.7% | 34.1% | -0.6% | 5.6% | 28.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 6.3% | 3.4% | -2.9% | 1.3% | 2.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 32.3% 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 | 42.9% | 42.8% | -0.1% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 9.6% | 32.3% | 22.7% | 9.8% | 22.5% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.9% | 11.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.8% | 8.4% | -0.4% | 2.2% | 6.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.8% | 5.5% | -25.3% | 1.9% | 3.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.5% | 76.7% | -10.2% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Italy | 6.9% | 0.6% | 6.3% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Poland | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
| Romania | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other EU countries | 1% | 1.5% | -0.5% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 9.6% | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| South-East Asia | 1.3% | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.5% | 13.5% | -11.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.9% | 37.2% | -30.3% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 46.5% | 6.5% | 40.0% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 5.2% | 6.0% | -0.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Rectory Road was 191.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 119.5% higher than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Rectory Road has the 5th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Little Ilford and the 165th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -36.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 50% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £247,000 | 2022-07-12 | £236,271 |
| 66 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £207,000 | 2022-07-12 | £198,009 |
| 66 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £166,000 | 2022-07-12 | £158,790 |
| 28 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2022-04-14 | £565,310 |
| 56 Rectory Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2021-06-25 | £415,812 |
The percentage of student residents living in E12 6JA 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 | 98 |
| Part-Time Employee | 50 |
| Retired | 43 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Looking after home or family | 37 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 30 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 33 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 19 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 15 |
| Education | 13 |
| Other | 12 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 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 | 797 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 2,334 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,479 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 3out of 4 | 3,909 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 4out of 4 | 182 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Primary School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | 4out of 4 | 395 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | 3out of 4 | 446 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sir John Heron Primary School School Road , Manor Park E12 5PY | 3out of 4 | 557 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | 4out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 114 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 1,188 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 2,006 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 2,383 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,640 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,772 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 | 1,926 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,772 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,655 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | 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 | 1,994 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,433 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,013 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,270 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,448 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,562 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,663 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,913 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Apex Primary School 60-62 Argyle Road , IG1 3BG | - not rated | 1,922 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RK Grills | 142 Church Road, Manor Park | 280 yd | |
| Bubble Treat Manor Ltd | 129 Church Road, Manor Park | 424 yd | |
| SH Coffee And Sweet | 125 Church Road, Manor Park | 460 yd | |
| JB Coffee | 378 High Street North, Manor Park | 856 yd | |
| Hyderabadi Biryani Hut UK Ltd | 372 - 374 High Street North, Manor Park | 858 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 1,015 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Wok | 140 Church Road, Manor Park | 280 yd | |
| Flavours Indi Spices | 144 Church Road, Manor Park | 280 yd | |
| Browning PFC | 69 Browning Road, Manor Park | 315 yd | |
| Temperos / Urban Smash | 748 - 750 Romford Road, Manor Park | 870 yd | |
| Tasty Kebana Kebana Kebabish | 385 High Street North, Manor Park | 887 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 912 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 100 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 135 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 320 yd | |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 474 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 492 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 690 yd | |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 865 yd | |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 931 yd |
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 949 yd | |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 1,044 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 | 223.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 69.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.