Cowper Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E6 1BJ 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 Cowper Avenue, London, E6 1BJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 1DQ, E6 1BH, E6 1BN, E6 1BQ, E6 1BL, E6 2JQ, E6 1BG, E6 2JJ, E6 1JL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E6 1BJ has a slightly higher male population, with 50.5% 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 | 41.9% | 49.5% | 7.6% | 51.0% | -1.5% |
| Male | 58.1% | 50.5% | -7.6% | 49.0% | 1.5% |
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 E6 1BJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 42.3% 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 | 43.5% | 42.3% | -1.2% | 37.9% | 4.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.3% | 43.6% | -2.7% | 44.2% | -0.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.3% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -0.9% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 3.1% | -0.2% | 9.1% | -6.0% |
| Widowed | 4% | 9.7% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 3.6% |
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% | 52.8% | 3.8% | 48.4% | 4.4% |
| Good health | 32.6% | 30.6% | -2.0% | 33.6% | -3.0% |
| Fair health | 10.5% | 12.6% | 2.1% | 12.7% | -0.1% |
| Bad health | 6.4% | 1.7% | -4.7% | 4.0% | -2.3% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 2.4% | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
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 | 17.7% | 26% | 8.3% | 18.2% | 7.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.1% | 6.3% | -5.8% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11% | 11% | 0.0% | 13.4% | -2.4% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.5% | 9.4% | 1.9% | 16.9% | -7.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 37.9% | 39.8% | 1.9% | 33.8% | 6.0% |
| Other | 13.1% | 5% | -8.1% | 2.8% | 2.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 6.8% 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 | 15.8% | 10% | -5.8% | 1.1% | 8.9% |
| Chinese | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 40% | 59.7% | 19.7% | 3.1% | 56.6% |
| Pakistani | 19.4% | 13.2% | -6.2% | 2.7% | 10.5% |
| Other Asian | 5% | 0.2% | -4.8% | 1.6% | -1.4% |
| Black African | 4.1% | 4.1% | 0.0% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 0.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 1.3% | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 9.6% | 6.8% | -2.8% | 81.4% | -74.6% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Arab | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 1.2% | 2.6% | 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, 59.9% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 35.9% | 59.9% | 24.0% | 83.2% | -23.3% |
| European Union | 5.8% | 2.8% | -3.0% | 6.1% | -3.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 5% | 2.3% | -2.7% | 2.7% | -0.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 52.1% | 33% | -19.1% | 5.6% | 27.4% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0% | -0.9% | 1.3% | -1.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 35.4% | 60% | 24.6% | 83.2% | -23.2% |
| 10+ Years | 12.4% | 24.4% | 12.0% | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.4% | 3.6% | -10.8% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.8% | 5.8% | -5.0% | 2.2% | 3.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 27% | 6.2% | -20.8% | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 68.7% | 76.7% | -8.0% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Germany | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Italy | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Other EU countries | 1.1% | 1.5% | -0.4% |
| Other Europe | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 14.6% | 1.2% | 13.4% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 9.6% | 13.5% | -3.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 0.6% | 37.2% | -36.6% |
| Christian | 16% | 46.2% | -30.2% |
| Buddhist | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Hindu | 7.5% | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Muslim | 71.8% | 6.5% | 65.3% |
| Sikh | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Not answered | 1.3% | 6.0% | -4.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Cowper Avenue was 59.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 31.7% lower than the Little Ilford average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Cowper Avenue has the 14th lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Little Ilford and the 193rd lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -65.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Cowper Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-02-26 | £427,927 |
| 9 Cowper Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2019-07-01 | £438,462 |
| 15 Cowper Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £195,000 | 2017-12-15 | £237,262 |
| 21 Cowper Avenue, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2017-12-01 | £10,914 |
| 21 Cowper Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £615,000 | 2017-12-01 | £748,289 |
The percentage of student residents living in E6 1BJ 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 | 78 |
| Looking after home or family | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 27 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 21 |
| Other | 21 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 16 |
| Unemployed | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 58 |
| Education | 28 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 26 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 24 |
| Transport and storage | 19 |
| Information and communication | 18 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 15 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 604 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 1,802 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 1,966 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 | 2,079 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 | 2,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Davies Primary School Stafford Road , E7 8NL | 3out of 4 | 476 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Primary School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 562 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves Primary School Arragon Road , East Ham E6 1QP | 4out of 4 | 620 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shaftesbury Primary School Shaftesbury Road , Forest Gate E7 8PF | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom Junior School Lathom Road , East Ham E6 2DU | 3out of 4 | 656 yd | Community school | No | 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 | 328 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,302 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,320 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,558 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,610 yd | Foundation school | No | 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 | 1,157 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 | 1,192 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,411 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,508 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,489 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 | 2,006 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,118 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,155 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,508 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 334 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 469 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,301 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 1,643 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,905 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applecartlive Ltd | Passmore Edwards Building, 207 Plashet Grove | 131 yd | |
| Patch Cafe London | Plashet Park, Plashet Grove | 235 yd | |
| Mr Softy | Plashet Park, Plashet Grove | 235 yd | |
| Natural Harvest Cafe | Shrewsbury Road Health Centre, 306 Shrewsbury Road | 257 yd | |
| Chill With Chai | 296 Plashet Grove, East Ham | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 343 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 853 yd | |
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 998 yd | |
| Queens Public House | 410 Green Street, Upton Park | 1,056 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Papa Chicken | 205 High Street North, East Ham | 297 yd | |
| Hyderabad Paradise Express | 4 Station Parade, High Street North | 312 yd | |
| Laziza Hut | 179 High Street North, East Ham | 340 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 198 High Street North, East Ham | 343 yd | |
| Deshi Khana & Grill | 229 Katherine Road, East Ham | 348 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 343 yd | |
| Tesco | 326 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 610 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 661 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 707 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 777 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 230 yd |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 384 yd | |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 393 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 412 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 1,076 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 98.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.