Shakespeare Crescent is in London and in Newham district. E12 6NA 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 6NA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6NB, E12 6PR, E12 6LR, E12 6RA, E12 6PP, E12 6LB, E12 6QZ, E12 6LZ, E12 6PS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E12 6NA is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.1%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.2% | 50.9% | 3.7% | 51.0% | -0.1% |
| Male | 52.8% | 49.1% | -3.7% | 49.0% | 0.1% |
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 6NA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 56.7% 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% | 31.9% | -6.7% | 37.9% | -6.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 56.7% | 7.5% | 44.2% | 12.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2% | -0.5% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 4.8% | 3.7% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.4% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 5.7% | 1.8% | 6.1% | -0.4% |
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 | 51.5% | 48.1% | -3.4% | 48.4% | -0.3% |
| Good health | 29.5% | 33.9% | 4.4% | 33.6% | 0.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 14.4% | 2.4% | 12.7% | 1.7% |
| Bad health | 5.3% | 3.2% | -2.1% | 4.0% | -0.8% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 0.4% | -1.2% | 1.2% | -0.8% |
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 | 15.9% | 19.2% | 3.3% | 18.2% | 1.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12% | 10.9% | -1.1% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.9% | 16.2% | 5.3% | 13.4% | 2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 1% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -4.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 13.2% | 4.4% | 16.9% | -3.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 36.5% | 34.1% | -2.4% | 33.8% | 0.3% |
| Other | 15.5% | 5.5% | -10.0% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 13.3% 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 | 18.6% | 21.1% | 2.5% | 1.1% | 20.0% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 36.8% | 34.4% | -2.4% | 3.1% | 31.3% |
| Pakistani | 15.5% | 15.8% | 0.3% | 2.7% | 13.1% |
| Other Asian | 4% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
| Black African | 5.1% | 3.4% | -1.7% | 2.5% | 0.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.0% | -0.4% |
| Other Black | 0.9% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| White | 6.6% | 13.3% | 6.7% | 81.4% | -68.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 8.9% | 2.6% | -6.3% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 45.3% 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 | 42.4% | 45.3% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -37.9% |
| European Union | 4% | 11.2% | 7.2% | 6.1% | 5.1% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Africa | 7.5% | 5.6% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 2.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 44.1% | 36.7% | -7.4% | 5.6% | 31.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.3% | -0.7% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.2% 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 | 42.1% | 45.4% | 3.3% | 83.2% | -37.8% |
| 10+ Years | 10.9% | 33.2% | 22.3% | 9.8% | 23.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 8.6% | 0.8% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 7.1% | -1.1% | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 31% | 5.6% | -25.4% | 1.9% | 3.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71.6% | 76.7% | -5.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.9% | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Poland | 1.1% | 1.3% | -0.2% |
| Romania | 6.9% | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Other EU countries | 0.6% | 1.5% | -0.9% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 9.3% | 1.2% | 8.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.8% | 13.5% | -10.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.7% | 37.2% | -33.5% |
| Christian | 16.5% | 46.2% | -29.7% |
| Hindu | 8.6% | 1.7% | 6.9% |
| Muslim | 59% | 6.5% | 52.5% |
| Sikh | 6.6% | 0.9% | 5.7% |
| Other religion | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Shakespeare Crescent was 72.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 20.2% lower than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shakespeare Crescent has the 16th lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Little Ilford and the 220th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 18.5 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -28.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £460,000 | 2020-12-11 | £466,026 |
| 215 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £570,000 | 2020-09-25 | £604,526 |
| 179 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £425,000 | 2018-10-30 | £475,181 |
| 211 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £427,500 | 2018-02-22 | £507,315 |
| 241 Shakespeare Crescent, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2012-09-03 | £476,386 |
E12 6NA 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 6NA 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 | 105 |
| Part-Time Employee | 64 |
| Looking after home or family | 52 |
| Retired | 47 |
| Self-Employed | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 33 |
| Other | 21 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 11 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 57 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 21 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 21 |
| Education | 20 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Construction | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| 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 | 1,039 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,823 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,106 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,465 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 3,911 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Infant School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Junior School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | - not rated | 350 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Primary School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | 4out of 4 | 350 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | 3out of 4 | 424 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Winefride's RC Primary School Church Road , Manor Park E12 6HB | - not rated | 424 yd | Voluntary aided 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 | 239 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 981 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 2,218 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Ilford Ursuline High School Morland Road , IG1 4JU | - not rated | 2,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 1,792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,348 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 | 1,530 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 | 1,684 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,556 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,572 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 | 4,815 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 | 1,792 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,348 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,423 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,183 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 3,482 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 | 1,009 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 1,141 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,439 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,441 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,507 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Treat Manor Ltd | 129 Church Road, Manor Park | 412 yd | |
| SH Coffee And Sweet | 125 Church Road, Manor Park | 436 yd | |
| RK Grills | 142 Church Road, Manor Park | 509 yd | |
| Hyderabadi Biryani Hut UK Ltd | 372 - 374 High Street North, Manor Park | 660 yd | |
| JB Coffee | 378 High Street North, Manor Park | 662 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 905 yd | |
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 988 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browning PFC | 69 Browning Road, Manor Park | 128 yd | |
| Hing Wok | 140 Church Road, Manor Park | 509 yd | |
| Flavours Indi Spices | 144 Church Road, Manor Park | 509 yd | |
| Tasty Kebana Kebana Kebabish | 385 High Street North, Manor Park | 699 yd | |
| Spice House | 391 High Street North, Manor Park | 699 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 946 yd | |
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 1,017 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 193 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 253 yd | |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 316 yd | |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 599 yd |
| Little Ilford Park Church Road | grass pitches, tennis courts | 726 yd |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 804 yd | |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 823 yd | |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 843 yd |
| Jack Cornwell Community Centre JACK CORNWELL STREET | 900 yd | |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 960 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 | 251.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 116 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.