Colvin Road is in London and in Newham district. E6 1JL is located in the East Ham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Colvin Road, London, E6 1JL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 1JJ, E6 2JQ, E6 2JL, E6 1JW, E6 2JG, E6 1JN, E6 1JH, E6 2JJ, E6 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 1JL is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.8%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.2% | 51.2% | 6.0% | 51.0% | 0.2% |
| Male | 54.8% | 48.8% | -6.0% | 49.0% | -0.2% |
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 | 40.2% | 33.9% | -6.3% | 37.9% | -4.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 49.4% | 3.3% | 44.2% | 5.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.1% | 0.8% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.1% | -0.4% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 5% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -3.0% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 6.7% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 0.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (85.8%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 50.1% | 48.3% | -1.8% | 48.4% | -0.1% |
| Good health | 31.1% | 37.5% | 6.4% | 33.6% | 3.9% |
| Fair health | 13.1% | 11% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 3.7% | 2.3% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.9% | 0.9% | -1.0% | 1.2% | -0.3% |
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 | 19.3% | 23% | 3.7% | 18.2% | 4.8% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.2% | 11.2% | 0.0% | 9.6% | 1.6% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.7% | 9.4% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 4.5% | 3.4% | 5.3% | -0.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 9.2% | 15.2% | 6.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 31.8% | 30% | -1.8% | 33.8% | -3.8% |
| Other | 18.7% | 6.7% | -12.0% | 2.8% | 3.9% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 16.3% 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% | 18.4% | 2.0% | 1.1% | 17.3% |
| Chinese | 1.4% | 0% | -1.4% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 24.8% | 22.8% | -2.0% | 3.1% | 19.7% |
| Pakistani | 19.9% | 14.7% | -5.2% | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Other Asian | 12.9% | 7.9% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 6.3% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 6.5% | 5.3% | 2.5% | 4.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.6% | 1.2% | -1.4% | 1.0% | 0.2% |
| Other Black | 1.6% | 0% | -1.6% | 0.5% | -0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 1.2% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.2% | -1.0% | 0.9% | -0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 1.6% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 11.9% | 16.3% | 4.4% | 81.4% | -65.1% |
| Arab | 2.6% | 0.7% | -1.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 3% | 8.1% | 5.1% | 1.6% | 6.5% |
In this area, just 38.9% 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 | 34.2% | 38.9% | 4.7% | 83.2% | -44.3% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 13.4% | 8.7% | 6.1% | 7.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.9% | 3.5% | 2.6% | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Africa | 4.9% | 6.2% | 1.3% | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 54.3% | 37.6% | -16.7% | 5.6% | 32.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.9% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.4% 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 | 34% | 39.3% | 5.3% | 83.2% | -43.9% |
| 10+ Years | 11% | 31.4% | 20.4% | 9.8% | 21.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 16.2% | 14.2% | -2.0% | 2.9% | 11.3% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.2% | 10.9% | 2.7% | 2.2% | 8.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 30.7% | 4.2% | -26.5% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.3% | 76.7% | -17.4% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 4.4% | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Romania | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.2% |
| Other EU countries | 6.1% | 1.5% | 4.6% |
| Other Europe | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 15% | 1.2% | 13.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 4.4% | 13.5% | -9.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 3.7% | 37.2% | -33.5% |
| Christian | 18.6% | 46.2% | -27.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Hindu | 9.5% | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| Muslim | 58.2% | 6.5% | 51.7% |
| Sikh | 3.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% |
| Not answered | 5.1% | 6.0% | -0.9% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Colvin Road was 107.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 47.2% lower than the East Ham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Colvin Road has the 18th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in East Ham and the 353rd highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 39.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 51% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Colvin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2024-03-28 | £430,888 |
| 18 Colvin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-02-02 | £402,148 |
| 20 Colvin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2019-01-15 | £557,195 |
| 18 Colvin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £234,000 | 2012-04-20 | £475,932 |
| 10 Colvin Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £242,000 | 2011-12-16 | £493,248 |
E6 1JL area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 21% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 12% 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 E6 1JL 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 | 77 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Self-Employed | 40 |
| Retired | 36 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Other | 22 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 10 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 39 |
| Education | 21 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Construction | 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 | 692 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 1,737 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,026 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 | 2,180 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 | 2,869 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lathom Junior School Lathom Road , East Ham E6 2DU | 3out of 4 | 480 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves Primary School Arragon Road , East Ham E6 1QP | 4out of 4 | 501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Primary School Hartley Avenue , East Ham E6 1NT | 2out of 4 | 570 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Primary School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 660 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Davies Primary School Stafford Road , E7 8NL | 3out of 4 | 711 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 | 275 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,384 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,487 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,634 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 1,692 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | 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 | 927 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 | 957 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,314 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,643 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,537 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 | 1,805 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,248 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,384 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,456 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 | 510 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 696 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,534 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,682 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Quwwat Ul Islam Girls' School 16 Chaucer Road , Forest Gate E7 9NB | - not rated | 1,843 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siddhi Restaurant | 177 High Street North, East Ham | 202 yd | |
| Subway | 185 High Street North, East Ham | 202 yd | |
| Hyperbadi Bawarchi | 7 - 9 Ron Leighton Way, East Ham | 207 yd | |
| Vasantha Vilas | 206 High Street North, East Ham | 282 yd | |
| Baba Turkish Kebab | 126 High Street North, East Ham | 287 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 317 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 619 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 968 yd | |
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 1,084 yd | |
| Queens Public House | 410 Green Street, Upton Park | 1,086 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laziza Hut | 179 High Street North, East Ham | 202 yd | |
| Hyderabad Paradise Express | 4 Station Parade, High Street North | 247 yd | |
| Dixy Chicken | 198 High Street North, East Ham | 282 yd | |
| Shahs Halal Food | 158 High Street North, East Ham | 287 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 135 High Street North, East Ham | 289 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 282 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 428 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 472 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 544 yd | |
| Tesco | 326 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 805 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 199 yd |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 285 yd |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 424 yd | |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 508 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 646 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 841 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 864 yd |
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 1,069 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 | 225.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 124.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.