Ruskin Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E12 6PL is located in the Plashet electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Ruskin Avenue, London, E12 6PL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6PJ, E12 6RQ, E12 6RG, E12 6QD, E12 6RL, E12 6QB, E12 6RJ, E12 6QR, E12 6PG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 6PL has a slightly higher male population, with 50.4% of residents 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 | 45.1% | 49.6% | 4.5% | 51.0% | -1.4% |
| Male | 54.9% | 50.4% | -4.5% | 49.0% | 1.4% |
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 6PL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.9% 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 | 40.2% | 42.9% | 2.7% | 37.9% | 5.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 52.6% | 47.2% | -5.4% | 44.2% | 3.0% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.8% | -1.3% | 2.2% | -0.4% |
| Divorced | 1.3% | 3.8% | 2.5% | 9.1% | -5.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 3.8% | 1.1% | 6.1% | -2.3% |
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 | 43.8% | 47.6% | 3.8% | 48.4% | -0.8% |
| Good health | 38.6% | 36.7% | -1.9% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 13% | 12.4% | -0.6% | 12.7% | -0.3% |
| Bad health | 2.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.0% | -1.2% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 0.6% | -1.5% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 | 18.2% | 23% | 4.8% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.9% | 8.6% | 0.7% | 9.6% | -1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 10.4% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -3.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.9% | 3.6% | 2.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12.6% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.6% | 37.9% | 5.3% | 33.8% | 4.1% |
| Other | 18.9% | 3.8% | -15.1% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 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 | 12.7% | 7.7% | -5.0% | 1.1% | 6.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 32.2% | 32% | -0.2% | 3.1% | 28.9% |
| Pakistani | 26.1% | 26.5% | 0.4% | 2.7% | 23.8% |
| Other Asian | 10.4% | 7.7% | -2.7% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 4.2% | 4.7% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.1% | 3.9% | 2.8% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.9% | -0.3% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 9.5% | 9% | -0.5% | 81.4% | -72.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.6% | 3.7% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.1% |
In this area, just 41.3% 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 | 38.7% | 41.3% | 2.6% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| European Union | 6.2% | 9.3% | 3.1% | 6.1% | 3.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.8% | -0.6% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 3.9% | -1.0% | 2.7% | 1.2% |
| Middle East and Asia | 49.3% | 43.2% | -6.1% | 5.6% | 37.6% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 1.9% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 41.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 36.4% 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 | 38.4% | 41.3% | 2.9% | 83.2% | -41.9% |
| 10+ Years | 11.4% | 36.4% | 25.0% | 9.8% | 26.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 9.3% | 7.5% | -1.8% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.3% | 5.8% | -5.5% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.6% | 9% | -20.6% | 1.9% | 7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.4% | 76.7% | -10.3% |
| Ireland | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| France | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 1.1% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Portugal | 3% | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Spain | 0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Poland | 0.4% | 1.3% | -0.9% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 14.8% | 1.2% | 13.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 4.1% | 37.2% | -33.1% |
| Christian | 19.5% | 46.2% | -26.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 14.5% | 1.7% | 12.8% |
| Muslim | 45.9% | 6.5% | 39.4% |
| Sikh | 5.5% | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Other religion | 0.4% | 0.6% | -0.2% |
| Not answered | 9.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Ruskin Avenue was 14.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 83.8% lower than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Ruskin Avenue has the lowest crime rate of 44 local areas in Little Ilford and the 9th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 1.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -68.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Ruskin Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £472,500 | 2022-11-23 | £427,785 |
| 2 Ruskin Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £581,000 | 2022-10-25 | £534,889 |
| 62 Ruskin Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-02-22 | £408,679 |
| 54 Ruskin Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £199,970 | 2019-09-27 | £216,537 |
| 10 Ruskin Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2018-08-10 | £463,448 |
The percentage of student residents living in E12 6PL 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 | 116 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 54 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Retired | 35 |
| Unemployed | 28 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 26 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 48 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 23 |
| Transport and storage | 22 |
| Human health and social work activities | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Education | 16 |
| Other | 14 |
| Construction | 14 |
| Information and communication | 13 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation 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 | 1,234 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,383 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,921 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 2,286 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 | 3,391 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 | 241 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Junior School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | - not rated | 241 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Primary School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | 4out of 4 | 241 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | - not rated | 565 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | 4out of 4 | 565 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 527 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 726 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 726 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,753 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 1,860 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 2,099 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,891 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 | 1,570 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 | 1,686 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,029 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 | 4,279 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 | 2,099 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,891 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,970 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,121 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,636 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | 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 | 659 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Christian Learning Centre 639-643 Romford Road , Manor Park E12 5AD | - not rated | 713 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 928 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cedar School 5-7 Stafford Road , Forest Gate E7 8NL | - not rated | 1,061 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| JB Coffee | 378 High Street North, Manor Park | 129 yd | |
| Hyderabadi Biryani Hut UK Ltd | 372 - 374 High Street North, Manor Park | 139 yd | |
| Sathiyams Restaurant | 379 - 381 High Street North, Manor Park | 154 yd | |
| Naadan Spicy | 392 High Street North, Manor Park | 163 yd | |
| A Cafe & Cream Corner | 430 High Street North, Manor Park | 163 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| William The Conqueror | 630 Romford Road, Manor Park | 689 yd | |
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 731 yd | |
| Blakesley Arms | 53 Station Road, Manor Park | 786 yd | |
| The Rising Sun | Rising Sun, 528 Romford Road | 913 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tasty Kebana Kebana Kebabish | 385 High Street North, Manor Park | 154 yd | |
| Spice House | 391 High Street North, Manor Park | 154 yd | |
| Sambal Express | 337 High Street North, Manor Park | 229 yd | |
| Spice House | 433 High Street North, Manor Park | 287 yd | |
| Chippy Fish Bar | 457 High Street North, Manor Park | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 542A Romford Road, Forest Gate | 736 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 783 yd | |
| Tesco | 849 - 853 Romford Road, Manor Park | 1,018 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 439 yd |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 534 yd | |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 601 yd | |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 608 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 674 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 677 yd | |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 707 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 855 yd | |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 990 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 | 168 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 63.2 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.