Gainsborough Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E12 6JN 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 Gainsborough Avenue, London, E12 6JN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6HR, E12 6HS, E12 6HP, E12 6LE, E12 6HW, E12 6JT, E12 5QX, E12 6HT, E12 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E12 6JN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 51.5% | 0.8% | 51.0% | 0.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 48.5% | -0.8% | 49.0% | -0.5% |
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 | 37.5% | 38.6% | 1.1% | 37.9% | 0.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 43.1% | 49% | 5.9% | 44.2% | 4.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 7.8% | 2.1% | -5.7% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 6.9% | 5.4% | -1.5% | 6.1% | -0.7% |
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 | 48.4% | 45.1% | -3.3% | 48.4% | -3.3% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 35.1% | 2.3% | 33.6% | 1.5% |
| Fair health | 11.7% | 16.7% | 5.0% | 12.7% | 4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 2.8% | -2.5% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.9% |
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 | 20.7% | 25.6% | 4.9% | 18.2% | 7.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.8% | 13.2% | 2.4% | 9.6% | 3.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.7% | 11.2% | -3.5% | 13.4% | -2.2% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.7% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -2.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11.2% | 13.2% | 2.0% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 25.4% | 28.5% | 3.1% | 33.8% | -5.3% |
| Other | 15.5% | 5% | -10.5% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.3% 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 | 13.8% | 20.8% | 7.0% | 1.1% | 19.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 0% | -0.3% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 8.2% | 10.3% | 2.1% | 3.1% | 7.2% |
| Pakistani | 7.9% | 7.5% | -0.4% | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 3.6% | -4.3% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Black African | 15.5% | 13.9% | -1.6% | 2.5% | 11.4% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.9% | 3.9% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 5% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 4.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.8% | 0.8% | -1.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.1% | -1.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 24.6% | 20.3% | -4.3% | 81.4% | -61.1% |
| Arab | 2.9% | 3.9% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Other | 2.9% | 7.5% | 4.6% | 1.6% | 5.9% |
In this area, just 41.5% 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 | 51% | 41.5% | -9.5% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 18.1% | 11.6% | 6.1% | 12.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.7% |
| Africa | 12.6% | 10.9% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 8.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 22.6% | 23.4% | 0.8% | 5.6% | 17.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.6% | 3.3% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 27.6% 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 | 50.4% | 41.5% | -8.9% | 83.2% | -41.7% |
| 10+ Years | 10.6% | 27.6% | 17.0% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 5% | 13.4% | 8.4% | 2.9% | 10.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.6% | 9.5% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 7.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 8.1% | -15.4% | 1.9% | 6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 52.5% | 76.7% | -24.2% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Italy | 15% | 0.6% | 14.4% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 1.4% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Poland | 2.5% | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other EU countries | 2.3% | 1.5% | 0.8% |
| Turkey | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 8.2% | 1.2% | 7.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.1% | 13.5% | -6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.8% | 37.2% | -27.4% |
| Christian | 35.5% | 46.2% | -10.7% |
| Hindu | 7.3% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Muslim | 42.2% | 6.5% | 35.7% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 5% | 6.0% | -1.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Gainsborough Avenue was 0.0 per 1,000 residents, matching the Little Ilford average.
Violent and sexual offences accounted for a small share of all recorded crimes and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -27.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 171 Gainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £296,800 | 2023-06-16 | £254,112 |
| 165A Gainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £185,000 | 2023-05-11 | £161,371 |
| 165A Gainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2023-03-09 | £152,515 |
| 147 Gainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2021-10-27 | £228,947 |
| 137A Gainsborough Avenue, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2021-02-15 | £178,702 |
E12 6JN area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E12 6JN 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 | 49 |
| Looking after home or family | 40 |
| Part-Time Employee | 38 |
| Retired | 29 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 8 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 7 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 19 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Education | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 1 |
| 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 | 703 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,370 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,445 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,841 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,201 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | - not rated | 302 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 3out of 4 | 352 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | - not rated | 352 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Uphall Primary School Uphall Road , IG1 2JD | - not rated | 629 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Primary School Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 686 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,537 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,537 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,751 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,751 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 1,899 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 2,027 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 | 1,989 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 | 2,154 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 4,107 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,043 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 | 5,302 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 1,899 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 2,027 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,126 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,630 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 2,936 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,158 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eton Community School Eton Community Centre , IG1 2XG | - not rated | 1,186 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarks Preparatory School 81-85 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 1,233 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Maytime Preparatory School 87 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent school | No | 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 | 165 yd | |
| Bubble Treat Manor Ltd | 129 Church Road, Manor Park | 636 yd | |
| SH Coffee And Sweet | 125 Church Road, Manor Park | 673 yd | |
| Chocobella Desserts | 836 Romford Road, Manor Park | 818 yd | |
| Nitrotreatz | 210 Ilford Lane | 827 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Papermakers Arms Public House | 57 Roden Street | 1,014 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Wok | 140 Church Road, Manor Park | 165 yd | |
| Flavours Indi Spices | 144 Church Road, Manor Park | 165 yd | |
| Browning PFC | 69 Browning Road, Manor Park | 628 yd | |
| Big Papas Peri Peri | 890 Romford Road, Manor Park | 782 yd | |
| Four Season | 836 Romford Road, Manor Park | 818 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 902 yd | |
| Quality Foods | 118-126 Ilford Lane | 912 yd | |
| BB Fatima Cash & Carry | 141-143 Ilford Lane | 962 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 55 Roden Street | 1,014 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 181 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 352 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 424 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 433 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 495 yd | |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 507 yd | |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 821 yd |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 835 yd |
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 905 yd | |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 1,043 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 103.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 350 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.