Dersingham Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E12 6JY 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 Dersingham Avenue, London, E12 6JY and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6JX, E12 6JZ, E12 6JE, E12 6JD, E12 6JB, E12 6LA, E12 6LE, E12 6JJ, E12 6JA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E12 6JY is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 50.6% | 45.7% | -4.9% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 49.4% | 54.3% | 4.9% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E12 6JY, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 46.9% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 32% | 46.9% | 14.9% | 37.9% | 9.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 45.3% | 41.2% | -4.1% | 44.2% | -3.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.2% | 1% | -0.2% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 8.1% | 2.6% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 8.1% | 4.1% | -4.0% | 9.1% | -5.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 3.6% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 44.8% | 49.8% | 5.0% | 48.4% | 1.4% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 32.2% | 1.1% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 15.8% | 13.3% | -2.5% | 12.7% | 0.6% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 3.5% | -3.1% | 4.0% | -0.5% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 1.2% | 0.0% |
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 | 26.2% | 20% | -6.2% | 18.2% | 1.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.5% | 14.9% | 0.4% | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9.3% | 11.8% | 2.5% | 13.4% | -1.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 5.1% | 4.5% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 11% | 14.4% | 3.4% | 16.9% | -2.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 27.3% | 27.7% | 0.4% | 33.8% | -6.1% |
| Other | 11% | 6.2% | -4.8% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.9% 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 | 19.5% | 22% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 20.9% |
| Indian | 19.5% | 20.8% | 1.3% | 3.1% | 17.7% |
| Pakistani | 11.2% | 11.4% | 0.2% | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Other Asian | 7.9% | 6.7% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 5.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 2.4% | 0.7% | 2.5% | -0.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 7.1% | 3.9% | -3.2% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.2% | -0.9% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.4% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.5% |
| Mixed Other | 6.6% | 0.8% | -5.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 16.6% | 25.9% | 9.3% | 81.4% | -55.5% |
| Arab | 0.8% | 0% | -0.8% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 5.4% | 3.1% | -2.3% | 1.6% | 1.5% |
In this area, just 46.7% 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 | 53.9% | 46.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| European Union | 2.1% | 14.4% | 12.3% | 6.1% | 8.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 10.4% | 3.9% | -6.5% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 28.2% | 30% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 24.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 4.6% | 2.3% | -2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 46.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.7% 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 | 53.9% | 46.7% | -7.2% | 83.2% | -36.5% |
| 10+ Years | 3.3% | 30.7% | 27.4% | 9.8% | 20.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.1% | 12.1% | 10.0% | 2.9% | 9.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 7.5% | 5.4% | -2.1% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Less than 2 years | 33.2% | 5.1% | -28.1% | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.3% | 76.7% | -10.4% |
| Italy | 3.5% | 0.6% | 2.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 3.9% | 0.3% | 3.6% |
| Romania | 6.7% | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Other EU countries | 3.5% | 1.5% | 2.0% |
| Other Europe | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.6% | 1.2% | 9.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 9.1% | 37.2% | -28.1% |
| Christian | 23.3% | 46.2% | -22.9% |
| Hindu | 11.1% | 1.7% | 9.4% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 41.1% | 6.5% | 34.6% |
| Sikh | 8.7% | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Dersingham Avenue was 79.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 12.1% lower than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Dersingham Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Little Ilford and the 247th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have remained broadly unchanged year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 292 Dersingham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-11-17 | £435,148 |
| 286 Dersingham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £274,100 | 2015-02-12 | £399,945 |
| 286 Dersingham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £172,000 | 2002-12-16 | £473,638 |
| 294 Dersingham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £112,000 | 2000-11-10 | £490,264 |
| 294 Dersingham Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £86,500 | 2000-04-06 | £411,651 |
E12 6JY area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 14% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% of population in this area is self-employed, while the average in the UK is 9.7%. High number of entrepreneurs usually leads to relatively high economic growth, higher paid jobs and better quality of life in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E12 6JY 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 | 39 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Part-Time Employee | 25 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 24 |
| Looking after home or family | 21 |
| Other | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Retired | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 11 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Education | 10 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 875 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,181 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,240 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,756 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Acacia Nursery Cecil Road , Leytonstone E11 3HF | 4out of 4 | 4,187 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 | 3out of 4 | 356 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | - not rated | 356 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Dersingham Primary School Dersingham Avenue, Manor Park, London , Manor Park E12 5QJ | - not rated | 468 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Infant School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Junior School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | - not rated | 649 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 391 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,326 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,326 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 1,976 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Ursuline Academy Ilford Morland Road , IG1 4JU | 3out of 4 | 1,976 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 | 1,845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,011 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 | 1,763 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 | 1,928 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,887 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,910 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 | 5,159 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 | 1,845 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,011 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 2,829 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,160 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 | 1,167 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 1,197 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eton Community School Eton Community Centre , IG1 2XG | - not rated | 1,322 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 1,361 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Clarks Preparatory School 81-85 York Road , IG1 3AF | - not rated | 1,451 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 | 275 yd | |
| Bubble Treat Manor Ltd | 129 Church Road, Manor Park | 568 yd | |
| SH Coffee And Sweet | 125 Church Road, Manor Park | 604 yd | |
| Chinese Kitchen | 153 Victoria Road | 805 yd | |
| Chocobella Desserts | 836 Romford Road, Manor Park | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Wok | 140 Church Road, Manor Park | 275 yd | |
| Flavours Indi Spices | 144 Church Road, Manor Park | 275 yd | |
| Browning PFC | 69 Browning Road, Manor Park | 454 yd | |
| Four Season | 836 Romford Road, Manor Park | 948 yd | |
| Real Spice | 824 Romford Road, Manor Park | 948 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 995 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 239 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 286 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 288 yd | |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 338 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 377 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 686 yd | |
| New Physique Fitness Centre Ltd (Closed) Ilford Lane | health and fitness suite | 992 yd |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 1,006 yd | |
| The Froud Centre Toronto Avenue | 1,019 yd | |
| The Gym (London Ilford Romford Road) RODING HOUSE RODING HOUSE ROMFORD ROAD | health and fitness suite | 1,055 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% |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.