Shoebury Road is in London and in Newham district. E6 2AQ 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 Shoebury Road, London, E6 2AQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 2AH, E6 2AG, E6 2BL, E6 2AE, E6 2BN, E6 2AJ, E6 2AD, E6 2EA, E6 2AP.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E6 2AQ 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 2AQ 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 Shoebury Road was 69.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.7% lower than the Wall End average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Shoebury Road has the 4th lowest crime rate of 12 local areas in Wall End and the 209th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 16.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -51.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41 Shoebury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £492,500 | 2025-04-30 | £472,637 |
| 7 Shoebury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2024-07-30 | £461,118 |
| 21 Shoebury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £465,000 | 2022-05-19 | £450,438 |
| 37 Shoebury Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £380,000 | 2020-03-04 | £406,736 |
| 50 Shoebury Road, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £50,000 | 2017-03-14 | £46,271 |
E6 2AQ 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 2AQ 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,505 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,587 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 | 1,658 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,627 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 | 3,761 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 | - not rated | 267 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | 4out of 4 | 267 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altmore Infant School Altmore Avenue , East Ham E6 2BX | 3out of 4 | 453 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lathom Junior School Lathom Road , East Ham E6 2DU | 3out of 4 | 509 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Essex Infant School Sheridan Road , Manor Park E12 6QX | - not rated | 797 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 673 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 673 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 851 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 1,841 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 2,193 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | 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 | 1,269 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,552 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 | 915 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 | 1,075 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,081 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,505 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 | 4,707 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 | 1,269 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,416 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,552 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,598 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,902 yd | Foundation school | 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 | 1,331 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury School Park Avenue , E6 2PN | - not rated | 1,349 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,370 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,381 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ta - Leem Academy 530-542 High Street North , Manor Park E12 6QN | - not rated | 1,469 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | 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 | 553 yd | |
| Taste Of Hyderabad | 264 High Street North, Manor Park | 571 yd | |
| Anjappar Authentic Chettinadu Restaurant | 240 High Street North, Manor Park | 571 yd | |
| Fab Cakes | 227 High Street North, East Ham | 583 yd | |
| The Zone Youth Project | The Zone Youth Project, 28 Carleton Road | 584 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 543 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 984 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dixy Chicken | 198 High Street North, East Ham | 553 yd | |
| Tennessee Fried Chicken | 228 High Street North, Manor Park | 571 yd | |
| Hyderabad Paradise Express | 4 Station Parade, High Street North | 588 yd | |
| Papa Chicken | 205 High Street North, East Ham | 590 yd | |
| Laziza Hut | 179 High Street North, East Ham | 615 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 553 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 789 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 821 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 836 yd | |
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 1,050 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 532 yd | |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 591 yd | |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 654 yd |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 661 yd |
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 768 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 769 yd |
| Little Ilford Youth Centre LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE LITTLE ILFORD CENTRE CHURCH ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 813 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 864 yd |
| Little Ilford School RECTORY ROAD | 865 yd | |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 984 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 | 198.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 74.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.