Southend Road is in London and in Newham district. E6 2AA is located in the Wall End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southend Road, London, E6 2AA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 2AB, E6 2BJ, E6 2AD, E6 2AE, E6 2BH, E12 6SF, E6 2EB, E12 6SE, E6 2DX.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E6 2AA has a slightly higher male population, with 52.8% 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% | 47.2% | 2.2% | 51.0% | -3.8% |
| Male | 55% | 52.8% | -2.2% | 49.0% | 3.8% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate vicinity of E6 2AA there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 55.1% of the resident population. In contrast, the average marriage rate across the census is about 44%.
Areas with a high percentage of married residents are typically suburban neighborhoods, towns with good schools and family-friendly amenities, and regions with affordable, spacious housing options. Additionally, such areas can be popular among retirees.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 39.5% | 36.3% | -3.2% | 37.9% | -1.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 48.6% | 55.1% | 6.5% | 44.2% | 10.9% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 1.1% | -1.4% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Divorced | 5.5% | 3.3% | -2.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 3.8% | 0.3% | 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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (86.6%) 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 | 40.3% | 52% | 11.7% | 48.4% | 3.6% |
| Good health | 40.9% | 34.6% | -6.3% | 33.6% | 1.0% |
| Fair health | 14.1% | 9.5% | -4.6% | 12.7% | -3.2% |
| Bad health | 3.6% | 2.3% | -1.3% | 4.0% | -1.7% |
| Very bad health | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 18.9% | 20.8% | 1.9% | 18.2% | 2.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.6% | 13.3% | 1.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.8% | 9.1% | -1.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 2.9% | 2.4% | 5.3% | -2.4% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.8% | 12.6% | 3.8% | 16.9% | -4.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 32% | 35.8% | 3.8% | 33.8% | 2.0% |
| Other | 17.4% | 5.5% | -11.9% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 17.6% 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 | 7.9% | 11.9% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 10.8% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0.9% | -0.1% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Indian | 28.2% | 26.1% | -2.1% | 3.1% | 23.0% |
| Pakistani | 14.5% | 9.4% | -5.1% | 2.7% | 6.7% |
| Other Asian | 24.2% | 19.4% | -4.8% | 1.6% | 17.8% |
| Black African | 1.2% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 0.4% | -0.2% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.2% | 0.4% | -0.8% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.4% | 0.2% | -0.2% | 0.4% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.9% | -0.9% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 16.5% | 17.6% | 1.1% | 81.4% | -63.8% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2% | 5.7% | 3.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
In this area, just 38.3% 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 | 38.5% | 38.3% | -0.2% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| European Union | 8.1% | 12.6% | 4.5% | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Africa | 4.2% | 2.8% | -1.4% | 2.7% | 0.1% |
| Middle East and Asia | 47.2% | 43.4% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 37.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 2% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 38.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 33.5% 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 | 38.1% | 38.3% | 0.2% | 83.2% | -44.9% |
| 10+ Years | 13.3% | 33.5% | 20.2% | 9.8% | 23.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 12.7% | 9.1% | -3.6% | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.7% | 7.7% | -3.0% | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 25.2% | 11.6% | -13.6% | 1.9% | 9.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.4% | 76.7% | -16.3% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| Portugal | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 2.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Romania | 7.7% | 0.9% | 6.8% |
| Other EU countries | 0.9% | 1.5% | -0.6% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Southern Asia | 17.3% | 1.2% | 16.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 6.4% | 13.5% | -7.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.2% | 37.2% | -32.0% |
| Christian | 27.9% | 46.2% | -18.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 24.4% | 1.7% | 22.7% |
| Jewish | 0.4% | 0.5% | -0.1% |
| Muslim | 26.3% | 6.5% | 19.8% |
| Sikh | 4.3% | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| Other religion | 0.9% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Not answered | 10% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southend Road was 74.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 8.1% higher than the Wall End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southend Road has the 5th lowest crime rate of 12 local areas in Wall End and the 262nd lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 23.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -12.5%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 70% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Southend Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £485,000 | 2024-06-14 | £489,076 |
| 30 Southend Road, London, Greater London Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £422,500 | 2024-01-12 | £398,013 |
| 42 Southend Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £249,995 | 2014-04-30 | £434,774 |
| 44 Southend Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £245,000 | 2011-02-24 | £511,304 |
| 44 Southend Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £222,500 | 2007-03-23 | £442,236 |
E6 2AA area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 8% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 16% 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 2AA 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 | 105 |
| Self-Employed | 71 |
| Looking after home or family | 56 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 53 |
| Part-Time Employee | 51 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 29 |
| Unemployed | 27 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 60 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 19 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 18 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Information and communication | 11 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Other | 5 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 1,225 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 1,624 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 | 1,753 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,306 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 | 3,396 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 | 305 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | 4out of 4 | 327 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altmore Infant School Altmore Avenue , East Ham E6 2BX | 3out of 4 | 556 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Primary School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | 4out of 4 | 755 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Primary School Hartley Avenue , East Ham E6 1NT | 2out of 4 | 829 yd | Academy converter | 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 | 309 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 925 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,909 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| St Bonaventure's RC School Boleyn Road , Forest Gate E7 9QD | 4out of 4 | 2,191 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 2,194 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 | 893 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 | 1,016 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,817 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,139 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,094 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 | 1,509 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,782 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,897 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,611 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,751 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 | 965 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,027 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,517 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,753 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lady Aisha Academy Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,873 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vasantha Vilas | 206 High Street North, East Ham | 295 yd | |
| Fab Cakes | 227 High Street North, East Ham | 339 yd | |
| Priya Restaurant | 209 High Street North, East Ham | 342 yd | |
| Thattukada | 229 High Street North, East Ham | 342 yd | |
| Royal Chef | 223 High Street North, East Ham | 342 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 291 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 817 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 1,075 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 198 High Street North, East Ham | 295 yd | |
| Hyderabad Paradise Express | 4 Station Parade, High Street North | 331 yd | |
| Papa Chicken | 205 High Street North, East Ham | 342 yd | |
| Laziza Hut | 179 High Street North, East Ham | 359 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 228 High Street North, Manor Park | 365 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 295 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 599 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 653 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 659 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 311 yd | |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 408 yd |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 415 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 603 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 808 yd | |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 884 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 889 yd |
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 895 yd |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 942 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 957 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 | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 97.2% |
| 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 174.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 92 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.