Burges Road is in London and in Newham district. E6 2EQ is located in the Wall End electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1992-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Burges Road, London, E6 2EQ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 2ES, E6 2ET, E6 2PB, E6 2PD, E6 2EP, E6 2EX, E6 2DQ, E6 2DH, E6 2EU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E6 2EQ, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.2% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53% | 54.2% | 1.2% | 51.0% | 3.2% |
| Male | 47% | 45.8% | -1.2% | 49.0% | -3.2% |
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 2EQ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.3% 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 | 36% | 44.3% | 8.3% | 37.9% | 6.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.7% | 45.3% | -4.4% | 44.2% | 1.1% |
| Separated | 3% | 1.5% | -1.5% | 2.2% | -0.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 9.1% | -4.6% |
| Widowed | 5.1% | 4.5% | -0.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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 | 52.2% | 45.6% | -6.6% | 48.4% | -2.8% |
| Good health | 29.1% | 36.1% | 7.0% | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Fair health | 12.7% | 12.2% | -0.5% | 12.7% | -0.5% |
| Bad health | 4.5% | 4.6% | 0.1% | 4.0% | 0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 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.
This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 47.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 18.8% | 17.8% | -1.0% | 18.2% | -0.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.7% | 10.9% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 7.6% | 13.4% | 5.8% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -5.3% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 16.9% | -8.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 32.5% | 47.5% | 15.0% | 33.8% | 13.7% |
| Other | 22.3% | 1.5% | -20.8% | 2.8% | -1.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 19% 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 | 4.5% | 18.3% | 13.8% | 1.1% | 17.2% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Indian | 16.8% | 14.1% | -2.7% | 3.1% | 11.0% |
| Pakistani | 8.2% | 13.3% | 5.1% | 2.7% | 10.6% |
| Other Asian | 19.4% | 5.7% | -13.7% | 1.6% | 4.1% |
| Black African | 9% | 6.1% | -2.9% | 2.5% | 3.6% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 6.5% | 3.5% | 1.0% | 5.5% |
| Other Black | 4.9% | 2.3% | -2.6% | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.1% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Mixed Other | 2.2% | 0% | -2.2% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| White | 23.1% | 19% | -4.1% | 81.4% | -62.4% |
| Arab | 0.7% | 0% | -0.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 3% | 8% | 5.0% | 1.6% | 6.4% |
In this area, 51.9% 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 | 44.4% | 51.9% | 7.5% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| European Union | 9.3% | 11.5% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Africa | 11.2% | 5.7% | -5.5% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 33.2% | 27.1% | -6.1% | 5.6% | 21.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.5% | 1.9% | 0.4% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 43.7% | 51.9% | 8.2% | 83.2% | -31.3% |
| 10+ Years | 9.7% | 32.1% | 22.4% | 9.8% | 22.3% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.8% | 4.6% | -3.2% | 2.9% | 1.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 15.3% | 5.3% | -10.0% | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.5% | 6.1% | -17.4% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 70.4% | 76.7% | -6.3% |
| Ireland | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| France | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Lithuania | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Romania | 6.2% | 0.9% | 5.3% |
| Other EU countries | 0.8% | 1.5% | -0.7% |
| Turkey | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Southern Asia | 6.2% | 1.2% | 5.0% |
| No passport held | 6.9% | 13.5% | -6.6% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 33.7% | 46.2% | -12.5% |
| Buddhist | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Hindu | 15.5% | 1.7% | 13.8% |
| Muslim | 31.1% | 6.5% | 24.6% |
| Sikh | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other religion | 2.3% | 0.6% | 1.7% |
| Not answered | 4.2% | 6.0% | -1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Burges Road was 219.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 191.0% higher than the Wall End average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Burges Road has the 2nd highest crime rate of 12 local areas in Wall End and the 157th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 71.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -50.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 2 Hart Court, 317 Burges Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £225,000 | 2025-12-10 | £213,605 |
| Flat 1 Hart Court, 317 Burges Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £255,000 | 2025-06-17 | £235,982 |
| Flat 10 Hart Court, 317 Burges Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £230,000 | 2018-03-16 | £220,490 |
| Flat 10 Hart Court, 317 Burges Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2012-06-25 | £198,423 |
| Flat 4 Hart Court, 317 Burges Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £122,000 | 2012-03-05 | £195,067 |
E6 2EQ 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 2EQ 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 | 52 |
| Part-Time Employee | 28 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Looking after home or family | 19 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 18 |
| Retired | 17 |
| Other | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 12 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Other | 10 |
| Education | 8 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 8 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 6 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| 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 | 1,069 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,050 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 | 2,057 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,231 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 3,870 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altmore Infant School Altmore Avenue , East Ham E6 2BX | 3out of 4 | 508 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Infant School Napier Road , E6 2SE | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Junior School Napier Road , E6 2SE | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | - not rated | 635 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | 3out of 4 | 635 yd | Academy converter | Yes | 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 | 1,197 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,197 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 3out of 4 | 1,346 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,591 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 2,165 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 683 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 2,329 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 | 846 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 | 1,017 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 3,218 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,004 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 | 5,180 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 | 683 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,009 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 2,329 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Isaac Newton Academy 1 Cricklefield Place , IG1 1FY | 4out of 4 | 3,567 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Seven Kings School Ley Street , IG2 7BT | 4out of 4 | 4,112 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lansbury School Park Avenue , E6 2PN | - not rated | 903 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,201 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Al Madina School for Girls Victoria Road , 2 (Annex Building) IG11 8PY | - not rated | 1,269 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Frobel Independent School 67-73 Longbridge Road , IG11 8TG | - not rated | 1,485 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Birds Cafe | Unit 11Pacific Wharf, Hertford Road | 318 yd | |
| Food Fusion | 484 Barking Road, East Ham | 427 yd | |
| Costa | Highbridge Road | 449 yd | |
| Yaal Restaurant | 404 Barking Road, East Ham | 507 yd | |
| Pashtriku Restaurant | 432 Barking Road, East Ham | 507 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jolly Fisherman PH | The Jolly Fisherman Ph, 108 North Street | 856 yd | |
| Kings Bull | 2 North Street | 904 yd | |
| De Lounge | 2 Linton Road | 1,057 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 1,060 yd | |
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 1,062 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodie Fellas | 587 Barking Road, East Ham | 392 yd | |
| Monster Burgerz / Master Wings | 484 Barking Road, East Ham | 427 yd | |
| Tasty Chicken Hut | 442 Barking Road, East Ham | 507 yd | |
| Wok Inn Takeaway | 412 Barking Road, East Ham | 507 yd | |
| Orange & Lemon Barking | Abbey Community Centre, Cowbridge Lane | 515 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | Highbridge Road | 449 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 931 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 979 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 995 yd | |
| Iceland | Iceland, 34-42 East Street | 1,009 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 200 yd |
| Langdon Academy SUSSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 460 yd |
| St Margarets C Of E Primary School NORTH STREET | grass pitches | 795 yd |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 872 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 877 yd |
| Hathaway Community Centre (Closed) HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY COMMUNITY CENTRE HATHAWAY CRESCENT | 903 yd | |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 907 yd |
| Barrington Playing Fields BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS BARRINGTON PLAYING FIELDS MILLAIS AVENUE | artificial grass pitch | 997 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 1,021 yd |
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 1,038 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 | 59.5 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 55.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 80 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.7 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.