Shakespeare Crescent is in London and in Newham district. E12 6LN 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 Shakespeare Crescent, London, E12 6LN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6LL, E12 6NN, E12 6NL, E12 6NX, E12 6NJ, E12 6NH, E12 6NU, E6 2AL, E12 6SF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E12 6LN is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 43.8% | 50.6% | 6.8% | 51.0% | -0.4% |
| Male | 56.2% | 49.4% | -6.8% | 49.0% | 0.4% |
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 | 42.6% | 38.2% | -4.4% | 37.9% | 0.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.8% | 49.7% | 2.9% | 44.2% | 5.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.6% | 0.3% | -0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 0.6% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.6% |
| Divorced | 3% | 6.1% | 3.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 4.5% | -0.7% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 49% | 51% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 2.6% |
| Good health | 32.8% | 32.1% | -0.7% | 33.6% | -1.5% |
| Fair health | 13.7% | 11.5% | -2.2% | 12.7% | -1.2% |
| Bad health | 2.7% | 4.1% | 1.4% | 4.0% | 0.1% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1.3% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 21% | 23.9% | 2.9% | 18.2% | 5.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 10.8% | -0.1% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.8% | 10.5% | 1.7% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 4.8% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -0.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.7% | 14.6% | 7.9% | 16.9% | -2.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 35.3% | 33.8% | -1.5% | 33.8% | 0.0% |
| Other | 16.1% | 1.6% | -14.5% | 2.8% | -1.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.9% 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 | 11.7% | 13.2% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 12.1% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 46.3% | 35.5% | -10.8% | 3.1% | 32.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.4% | 10.7% | -1.7% | 2.7% | 8.0% |
| Other Asian | 9.2% | 7.4% | -1.8% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 2.2% | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% | 1.0% | -0.2% |
| Other Black | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 12.4% | 23.9% | 11.5% | 81.4% | -57.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.8% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.5% | 4.3% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 40.5% 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 | 35.6% | 40.5% | 4.9% | 83.2% | -42.7% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 19.1% | 12.9% | 6.1% | 13.0% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.2% | 0.3% | -0.9% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| Africa | 5% | 3.8% | -1.2% | 2.7% | 1.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 51.5% | 36.1% | -15.4% | 5.6% | 30.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | -0.2% | 1.3% | -1.0% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 40.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 34% 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 | 35.3% | 40.4% | 5.1% | 83.2% | -42.8% |
| 10+ Years | 14.4% | 34% | 19.6% | 9.8% | 24.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.9% | 12.7% | -0.2% | 2.9% | 9.8% |
| 2-5 Years | 10% | 8.6% | -1.4% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.4% | 4.3% | -23.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.2% | 76.7% | -12.5% |
| Ireland | 0.5% | 0.6% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Spain | 0.3% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Lithuania | 3% | 0.3% | 2.7% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 11.3% | 0.9% | 10.4% |
| Southern Asia | 8.8% | 1.2% | 7.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 5.3% | 13.5% | -8.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.3% | 37.2% | -32.9% |
| Christian | 23.9% | 46.2% | -22.3% |
| Hindu | 17.6% | 1.7% | 15.9% |
| Muslim | 43.8% | 6.5% | 37.3% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Crescent was 80.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.4% lower than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Shakespeare Crescent has the 20th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Little Ilford and the 286th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.2 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 7.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 72% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2025-04-30 | £466,140 |
| 62 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £495,000 | 2022-01-21 | £518,097 |
| 48 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £502,500 | 2021-08-13 | £532,726 |
| First Floor Flat 50 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £297,000 | 2021-02-24 | £297,301 |
| 60 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2021-01-26 | £506,360 |
E12 6LN area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 20% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6LN 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 | 76 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 41 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 28 |
| Looking after home or family | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Other | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 45 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Education | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,427 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,480 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 1,818 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,353 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 3,621 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | 4out of 4 | 62 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Primary School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | 4out of 4 | 481 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom Junior School Lathom Road , East Ham E6 2DU | 3out of 4 | 626 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Altmore Infant School Altmore Avenue , East Ham E6 2BX | 3out of 4 | 741 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 4out of 4 | 819 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 591 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 598 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 2,061 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 2,396 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 2,448 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,164 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 | 1,306 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,151 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,326 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,364 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 | 1,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,598 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,636 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,600 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,175 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,649 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,689 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,781 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taste Of Hyderabad | 264 High Street North, Manor Park | 507 yd | |
| Anjappar Authentic Chettinadu Restaurant | 240 High Street North, Manor Park | 507 yd | |
| Saravanaa Bhavan Restaurant | 300 High Street North, Manor Park | 543 yd | |
| Thiru Ananthapuram Restaurant | 241A High Street North, Manor Park | 549 yd | |
| Chitram Restaurant | 241B High Street North, Manor Park | 549 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 555 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browning PFC | 69 Browning Road, Manor Park | 460 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 228 High Street North, Manor Park | 507 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 198 High Street North, East Ham | 582 yd | |
| Papa Chicken | 205 High Street North, East Ham | 586 yd | |
| Hyderabad Paradise Express | 4 Station Parade, High Street North | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 582 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 933 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 984 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 985 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 483 yd | |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 493 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 618 yd |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 677 yd | |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 737 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 794 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 929 yd |
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 971 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 1,003 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 | 135.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 206.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 90.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.