High Street North is in London and in Newham district. E12 6SB 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 High Street North, London, E12 6SB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E12 6SJ, E6 1DH, E12 6SX, E12 6SQ, E6 1EE, E12 6NS, E6 1JG, E12 6NR, E12 6SA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E12 6SB has a slightly higher male population, with 50.7% 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 | 38.8% | 49.3% | 10.5% | 51.0% | -1.7% |
| Male | 61.2% | 50.7% | -10.5% | 49.0% | 1.7% |
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 | 47.2% | 38% | -9.2% | 37.9% | 0.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 47.9% | 5.6% | 44.2% | 3.7% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 4.8% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced | 3.9% | 5.1% | 1.2% | 9.1% | -4.0% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 6.1% | -2.8% |
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 | 52.2% | 43.1% | -9.1% | 48.4% | -5.3% |
| Good health | 35.6% | 39.1% | 3.5% | 33.6% | 5.5% |
| Fair health | 7.2% | 12.2% | 5.0% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 3.8% | 3.4% | -0.4% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.1% | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 | 16.8% | 23.2% | 6.4% | 18.2% | 5.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 8% | 8.4% | 0.4% | 9.6% | -1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 9% | 10.5% | 1.5% | 13.4% | -2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.3% | 2.4% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -2.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.2% | 9.9% | 4.7% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 39.7% | 38.6% | -1.1% | 33.8% | 4.8% |
| Other | 21.1% | 6.9% | -14.2% | 2.8% | 4.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 15.3% 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 | 16.4% | 20.5% | 4.1% | 1.1% | 19.4% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 42.2% | 26.2% | -16.0% | 3.1% | 23.1% |
| Pakistani | 15.4% | 12.2% | -3.2% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Other Asian | 5.1% | 8.8% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 4.9% | 4.3% | -0.6% | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Other Black | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.6% | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| White | 8.7% | 15.3% | 6.6% | 81.4% | -66.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.5% | 3.6% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
In this area, just 37.7% 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 | 26.2% | 37.7% | 11.5% | 83.2% | -45.5% |
| European Union | 6% | 12.6% | 6.6% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.1% | 0.7% | -0.4% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 6.2% | 4.3% | -1.9% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 59.5% | 42.4% | -17.1% | 5.6% | 36.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 2% | 0.9% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 37.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.5% 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 | 26% | 37.6% | 11.6% | 83.2% | -45.6% |
| 10+ Years | 24.3% | 31.5% | 7.2% | 9.8% | 21.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 15.4% | 11% | -4.4% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 13.9% | 11.5% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 9.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.5% | 8.3% | -12.2% | 1.9% | 6.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.1% | 76.7% | -23.6% |
| Germany | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Italy | 5.3% | 0.6% | 4.7% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 2.3% | 0.3% | 2.0% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 4.8% | 0.9% | 3.9% |
| Other EU countries | 1.6% | 1.5% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 22.4% | 1.2% | 21.2% |
| South-East Asia | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No passport held | 3.9% | 13.5% | -9.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.4% | 37.2% | -31.8% |
| Christian | 27.3% | 46.2% | -18.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 15.1% | 1.7% | 13.4% |
| Muslim | 41.7% | 6.5% | 35.2% |
| Sikh | 2.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.9% | 6.0% | 1.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street North was 272.9 per 1,000 residents, which is 213.2% higher than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street North has the 4th highest crime rate of 45 local areas in Little Ilford and the 103rd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 84.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -29.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250 - 252 High Street North, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £70,000 | 2022-12-19 | £69,094 |
| 260A High Street North, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £620,000 | 2006-07-03 | £1,316,814 |
| 270 High Street North, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £462,500 | 2006-02-03 | £1,056,042 |
| 228A High Street North, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2000-12-05 | £1,111,111 |
| 264 High Street North, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £100,000 | 2000-04-14 | £481,910 |
The percentage of student residents living in E12 6SB 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 | 72 |
| Part-Time Employee | 55 |
| Looking after home or family | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 33 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 20 |
| Retired | 19 |
| Unemployed | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 59 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 47 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Human health and social work activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheringham Nursery School & Children's Centre Sheringham Avenue , Manor Park E12 5PB | 4out of 4 | 1,722 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,938 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 1,943 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 | 3,110 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 | 545 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom Junior School Lathom Road , East Ham E6 2DU | 3out of 4 | 565 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davies Primary School Stafford Road , E7 8NL | 3out of 4 | 608 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Monega Primary School Monega Road , Manor Park E12 6TT | 1out of 4 | 663 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Primary School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | 4out of 4 | 688 yd | Community 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 | 235 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,567 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,886 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Stratford School Academy Upton Lane , Forest Gate E7 9PR | 3out of 4 | 1,946 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 | 1,166 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 | 1,253 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,766 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,822 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,862 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 | 1,870 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,096 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,145 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,246 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,440 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 675 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 679 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,386 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,850 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 1,869 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | 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 | 3 yd | |
| Anjappar Authentic Chettinadu Restaurant | 240 High Street North, Manor Park | 3 yd | |
| Thiru Ananthapuram Restaurant | 241A High Street North, Manor Park | 49 yd | |
| Chitram Restaurant | 241B High Street North, Manor Park | 49 yd | |
| Chill With Chai | 296 Plashet Grove, East Ham | 119 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 191 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 974 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 228 High Street North, Manor Park | 3 yd | |
| Papa Chicken | 205 High Street North, East Ham | 164 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 198 High Street North, East Ham | 242 yd | |
| Hyderabad Paradise Express | 4 Station Parade, High Street North | 257 yd | |
| Laziza Hut | 179 High Street North, East Ham | 350 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 242 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 746 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 803 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 844 yd | |
| Tesco | 326 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 893 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 68 yd | |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 178 yd |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 447 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 522 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 791 yd |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 946 yd |
| Manor Park Fitness Centre High Street North | health and fitness suite | 954 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 969 yd | |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 1,020 yd | |
| Avenue Primary School MEANLEY ROAD | 1,073 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 | 65.4% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 25.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 1.9% |
| 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 | 76.3 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 77.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 153.71 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 153.71 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 19.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 29.98 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.