Kensington Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E12 6NN 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 Kensington Avenue, London, E12 6NN and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6NL, E12 6LN, E12 6LL, E12 6NJ, E12 6NH, E12 6NX, E12 6PT, E12 6PA, E12 6LP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E12 6NN 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 Kensington Avenue was 102.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.8% higher than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Kensington Avenue has the 17th highest crime rate of 44 local areas in Little Ilford and the 343rd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -31.3%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 138 Kensington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £550,000 | 2025-03-21 | £525,103 |
| 130 Kensington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2019-11-08 | £449,740 |
| 152 Kensington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,999 | 2012-11-23 | £484,340 |
| 150 Kensington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,000 | 2011-10-28 | £483,414 |
| 156 Kensington Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2006-03-31 | £740,657 |
E12 6NN 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 6NN 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 | 1,402 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,575 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,790 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,447 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 | 3,719 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 | - not rated | 75 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | 4out of 4 | 75 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Infant School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | - not rated | 513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Junior School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | - not rated | 513 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Primary School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | 4out of 4 | 513 yd | Community 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 | 580 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 677 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 677 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 1,912 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 2,161 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | 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 | 1,541 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,538 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 | 1,171 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 | 1,321 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,426 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 | 4,648 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 | 1,541 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,496 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,538 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,483 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,686 yd | Foundation school | Yes | 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 | 1,193 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,276 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 1,278 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School 5-7 Stafford Road , Forest Gate E7 8NL | - not rated | 1,420 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | 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 | 516 yd | |
| D'zerts | 312 High Street North, Manor Park | 523 yd | |
| Thiru Ananthapuram Restaurant | 241A High Street North, Manor Park | 544 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Browning PFC | 69 Browning Road, Manor Park | 392 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 228 High Street North, Manor Park | 507 yd | |
| Sambal Express | 337 High Street North, Manor Park | 598 yd | |
| Papa Chicken | 205 High Street North, East Ham | 602 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 198 High Street North, East Ham | 610 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 610 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 987 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 1,039 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 1,041 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 463 yd | |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 502 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 558 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 619 yd | |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 658 yd |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 776 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 782 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 983 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 986 yd |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 988 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 | 94.4% |
| 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 | 188.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 120.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.