High Street North is in London and in Newham district. E6 2HT 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 High Street North, London, E6 2HT and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 1HZ, E6 2DS, E6 2EH, E6 2EJ, E6 2DE, E6 2HE, E6 2DU, E6 2BG, E6 1JS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E6 2HT is primarily male, with 54.3% of the population 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 | 31.9% | 45.7% | 13.8% | 51.0% | -5.3% |
| Male | 68.1% | 54.3% | -13.8% | 49.0% | 5.3% |
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 2HT there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53.8% 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 | 58.6% | 35% | -23.6% | 37.9% | -2.9% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 34% | 53.8% | 19.8% | 44.2% | 9.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.5% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 3% | 5.8% | 2.8% | 9.1% | -3.3% |
| Widowed | 2% | 2.3% | 0.3% | 6.1% | -3.8% |
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 (85.6%) 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 | 55% | 53.9% | -1.1% | 48.4% | 5.5% |
| Good health | 33.8% | 31.7% | -2.1% | 33.6% | -1.9% |
| Fair health | 7.1% | 8.9% | 1.8% | 12.7% | -3.8% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 4.4% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 0.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.7% | 1% | -0.7% | 1.2% | -0.2% |
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 | 12.4% | 25.7% | 13.3% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.7% | 8.9% | 1.2% | 9.6% | -0.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.2% | 11.5% | 3.3% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 3.6% | 3.6% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5% | 9.9% | 4.9% | 16.9% | -7.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 45.2% | 37.4% | -7.8% | 33.8% | 3.6% |
| Other | 21.6% | 3.1% | -18.5% | 2.8% | 0.3% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.7% 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 | 11.4% | 16% | 4.6% | 1.1% | 14.9% |
| Chinese | 1.5% | 0.2% | -1.3% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 25.9% | 16% | -9.9% | 3.1% | 12.9% |
| Pakistani | 17.7% | 13.4% | -4.3% | 2.7% | 10.7% |
| Other Asian | 12.9% | 7.7% | -5.2% | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Black African | 1.7% | 3.8% | 2.1% | 2.5% | 1.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3% | 1.8% | -1.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% |
| Other Black | 0.4% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.6% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.9% | 0.4% | -1.5% | 0.8% | -0.4% |
| White | 19% | 25.7% | 6.7% | 81.4% | -55.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 2% | 2.0% | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| Arab | 0.4% | 1.8% | 1.4% | 0.6% | 1.2% |
| Other | 2.6% | 6.9% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 5.3% |
In this area, just 22.7% 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 | 25.9% | 22.7% | -3.2% | 83.2% | -60.5% |
| European Union | 8.2% | 22.7% | 14.5% | 6.1% | 16.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.1% | 0.8% | 3.9% |
| Africa | 4.7% | 4.5% | -0.2% | 2.7% | 1.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 59.1% | 40.5% | -18.6% | 5.6% | 34.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.1% | 5.1% | 4.0% | 1.3% | 3.8% |
| Oceania | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 22.7% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.2% 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 | 25.4% | 22.6% | -2.8% | 83.2% | -60.6% |
| 10+ Years | 22.6% | 20.2% | -2.4% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 22.6% | 13.1% | -9.5% | 2.9% | 10.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 26.9% | 12.2% | 2.2% | 24.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.7% | 17.2% | 2.5% | 1.9% | 15.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 32.2% | 76.7% | -44.5% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 8.3% | 0.6% | 7.7% |
| Portugal | 5.9% | 0.5% | 5.4% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Romania | 9.3% | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Other EU countries | 6.5% | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Turkey | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other Europe | 1.6% | 0.2% | 1.4% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 19% | 1.2% | 17.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and South America | 3.6% | 0.2% | 3.4% |
| No passport held | 6.3% | 13.5% | -7.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.5% | 37.2% | -30.7% |
| Christian | 33.5% | 46.2% | -12.7% |
| Hindu | 13.5% | 1.7% | 11.8% |
| Muslim | 39.7% | 6.5% | 33.2% |
| Sikh | 0.8% | 0.9% | -0.1% |
| Not answered | 6% | 6.0% | 0.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street North was 1318.5 per 1,000 residents, which is 548.9% higher than the East Ham average. The most reported crime type was Shoplifting.
High Street North has the highest crime rate of 41 local areas in East Ham and the 9th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 261.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 5.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 140 High Street North, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £100 | 2023-01-25 | £99 |
| 122B High Street North, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £865,000 | 2020-11-24 | £900,436 |
| 140 High Street North, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £975,000 | 2020-07-24 | £992,017 |
| 78 High Street North, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,590,000 | 2020-01-09 | £4,859,712 |
| Flat 1 86 High Street North, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,145,000 | 2020-01-09 | £1,212,281 |
E6 2HT area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 7% 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 2HT 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 | 100 |
| Self-Employed | 62 |
| Part-Time Employee | 62 |
| Looking after home or family | 42 |
| Other | 26 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 20 |
| Unemployed | 20 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 20 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 14 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 84 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 45 |
| Information and communication | 16 |
| Human health and social work activities | 15 |
| Education | 14 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 14 |
| Construction | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| 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 | 964 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 1,485 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 | 2,146 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 2,291 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 | 3,133 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 | 208 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Primary School Hartley Avenue , East Ham E6 1NT | 2out of 4 | 446 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altmore Infant School Altmore Avenue , East Ham E6 2BX | 3out of 4 | 590 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Cleves Primary School Arragon Road , East Ham E6 1QP | 4out of 4 | 654 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kensington Primary School Kensington Avenue , Manor Park E12 6NN | 4out of 4 | 732 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 | 285 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 1,322 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Angela's Ursuline School St George's Road , Forest Gate E7 8HU | 4out of 4 | 1,770 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 1,858 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,901 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | 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 | 680 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 | 744 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,413 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,919 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,765 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 | 1,523 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,058 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,244 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,522 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,640 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 | 793 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 958 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 1,417 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Zakariya Primary School 447-451 Romford Road , Forest Gate E7 8AB | - not rated | 1,781 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,015 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baba Turkish Kebab | 126 High Street North, East Ham | 4 yd | |
| Hyperbadi Bawarchi | 7 - 9 Ron Leighton Way, East Ham | 82 yd | |
| The Zone Youth Project | The Zone Youth Project, 28 Carleton Road | 131 yd | |
| Siddhi Restaurant | 177 High Street North, East Ham | 180 yd | |
| Subway | 185 High Street North, East Ham | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Point | 200 - 202 High Street North, East Ham | 328 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 458 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 777 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shahs Halal Food | 158 High Street North, East Ham | 4 yd | |
| KFC | 137 - 141 High Street North, East Ham | 73 yd | |
| Pepes Piri Piri | 135 High Street North, East Ham | 73 yd | |
| German Doner Kebab | 111 High Street North, East Ham | 80 yd | |
| Laziza Hut | 179 High Street North, East Ham | 180 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 228 yd | |
| Lidl UK | 182 - 184 High Street North, East Ham | 276 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 285 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 328 yd | |
| Tesco | 326 Katherine Road, Forest Gate | 1,086 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Easygym (London East Ham) 145-147 145-147 HIGH STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 97 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 276 yd |
| Plashet School PLASHET GROVE | grass pitches | 401 yd |
| Trinity Centre EAST AVENUE | 456 yd | |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 634 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 648 yd |
| Plashet Park Plashet Grove | tennis courts | 878 yd |
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 989 yd |
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 1,029 yd |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 1,044 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 | 95.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 66.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 7.0% |
| 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 | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 166.81 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 166.81 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 32.65 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.