Benson Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E6 3ED is located in the Boleyn electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Benson Avenue, London, E6 3ED and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 3EE, E13 9PS, E6 3DY, E6 3DZ, E6 3EF, E13 9PW, E13 9PR, E13 9PP, E6 3DD.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 3ED is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 40.6% | 50.5% | 9.9% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 59.4% | 49.5% | -9.9% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 3ED there is a very large concentration of residents that are married - 53% 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 | 52% | 39.4% | -12.6% | 37.9% | 1.5% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 37.9% | 53% | 15.1% | 44.2% | 8.8% |
| Separated | 2% | 0% | -2.0% | 2.2% | -2.2% |
| Divorced | 5% | 3.9% | -1.1% | 9.1% | -5.2% |
| Widowed | 3% | 3.6% | 0.6% | 6.1% | -2.5% |
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 | 51.3% | 53.3% | 2.0% | 48.4% | 4.9% |
| Good health | 33.1% | 29.6% | -3.5% | 33.6% | -4.0% |
| Fair health | 9.4% | 12.5% | 3.1% | 12.7% | -0.2% |
| Bad health | 5.2% | 3.8% | -1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.8% | -0.2% | 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 | 15.8% | 27.1% | 11.3% | 18.2% | 8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 7.4% | 9.4% | 2.0% | 9.6% | -0.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 10.7% | 9.7% | -1.0% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 3.2% | 2.2% | 5.3% | -2.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.7% | 13.4% | 7.7% | 16.9% | -3.5% |
| Degree or Similar | 43% | 35.4% | -7.6% | 33.8% | 1.6% |
| Other | 16.4% | 1.8% | -14.6% | 2.8% | -1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 22.6% 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 | 21.4% | 24% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 22.9% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 18% | 12.3% | -5.7% | 3.1% | 9.2% |
| Pakistani | 17.7% | 11.2% | -6.5% | 2.7% | 8.5% |
| Other Asian | 4.2% | 4.4% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
| Black African | 9.9% | 8.7% | -1.2% | 2.5% | 6.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.3% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.9% | -0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1% | 0.3% | -0.7% | 0.8% | -0.5% |
| White | 17.7% | 22.6% | 4.9% | 81.4% | -58.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 2.1% | 6.8% | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.2% |
In this area, just 44.3% 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 | 43.5% | 44.3% | 0.8% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| European Union | 6.5% | 13.9% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 7.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| Africa | 6% | 5.7% | -0.3% | 2.7% | 3.0% |
| Middle East and Asia | 43% | 27.6% | -15.4% | 5.6% | 22.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1% | 5.5% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 44.3% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 30.6% 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 | 42.7% | 44.3% | 1.6% | 83.2% | -38.9% |
| 10+ Years | 12.8% | 30.6% | 17.8% | 9.8% | 20.8% |
| 5-10 Years | 14.1% | 9.3% | -4.8% | 2.9% | 6.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 11.7% | 9.8% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.8% | 6% | -12.8% | 1.9% | 4.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 59.6% | 76.7% | -17.1% |
| France | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 8.2% | 0.6% | 7.6% |
| Portugal | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Poland | 2.2% | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Romania | 9% | 0.9% | 8.1% |
| Other EU countries | 3.3% | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Other Europe | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 7.9% | 1.2% | 6.7% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Central and South America | 2.5% | 0.2% | 2.3% |
| No passport held | 2.7% | 13.5% | -10.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 6.6% | 37.2% | -30.6% |
| Christian | 31.9% | 46.2% | -14.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 5.5% | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Muslim | 46.4% | 6.5% | 39.9% |
| Sikh | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Not answered | 5.5% | 6.0% | -0.5% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Benson Avenue was 25.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 71.8% lower than the Boleyn average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Benson Avenue has the 4th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Boleyn and the 32nd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 7.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -71.9%.

Households in this area have a slightly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Benson Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £462,000 | 2026-02-20 | £462,000 |
| 40 Benson Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £470,000 | 2025-03-26 | £448,724 |
| 12 Benson Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2022-12-08 | £385,519 |
| 12 Benson Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2022-12-08 | £339,624 |
| 24 Benson Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £434,000 | 2022-01-26 | £427,097 |
E6 3ED area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 6% 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 3ED 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 | 76 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Retired | 22 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 17 |
| Unemployed | 16 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 8 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 44 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 36 |
| Education | 15 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12 |
| Transport and storage | 9 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 8 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 1,102 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,825 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 4out of 4 | 1,903 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 | 2,400 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 2,573 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Junior School Central Park Road , E6 3DW | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Park Infant School Central Park Road , E6 3DW | - not rated | 258 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Park Primary School Central Park Road , E6 3DW | 3out of 4 | 410 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New City Primary School Tunmarsh Lane , Plaistow E13 9NE | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| New City Primary School Tunmarsh Lane , Plaistow E13 9NE | 4out of 4 | 459 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 534 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 766 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 766 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Cumberland School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | - not rated | 938 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 967 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | 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 | 2,310 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 4,535 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,040 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 1,255 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy 326 Barking Road , East Ham E6 2BB | - not rated | 1,402 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,296 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 | 3,353 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 | 2,310 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 2,896 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 3,919 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 4,110 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 4,220 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connaught Special School Kirton Road , E13 9BT | - not rated | 630 yd | Free schools special | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 660 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School and Centre Tunmarsh Lane , E13 9NB | - not rated | 660 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School Tunmarsh Lane , Plaistow E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 660 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alif Academy 313-319 Katherine Road , Forest Gate E7 8PJ | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raw Coffee / Red Rock | 2 Central Park Road, East Ham | 187 yd | |
| Italian Pizza & Cafe | 749 Barking Road, Plaistow | 255 yd | |
| Bread Club / Central Park Cafe | Central Park Cafe, High Street South | 257 yd | |
| Mother Hubbards - Fish & Chips | 51 Barking Road, East Ham | 290 yd | |
| Banjos | 47 Barking Road, East Ham | 291 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Boleyn | Boleyn Tavern, 1 Barking Road | 242 yd | |
| Queens Public House | 410 Green Street, Upton Park | 745 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 927 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 965 yd | |
| Upton Park Snooker Centre | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 1,000 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oriental Kitchen | 770 Barking Road, Plaistow | 241 yd | |
| The Best Kebab | Unit 3, 760 - 762 Barking Road | 250 yd | |
| Top Favourite | 12 Barking Road, East Ham | 252 yd | |
| ND Takeaway | 42 Barking Road, East Ham | 252 yd | |
| Papas Chicken | 43 Barking Road, East Ham | 290 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Londis | 32 - 34 Barking Road, East Ham | 210 yd | |
| Tesco | 36 - 40 Barking Road, East Ham | 221 yd | |
| Tesco Express | 523 Barking Road, Plaistow | 624 yd | |
| Lidl | 374 - 378 Green Street, Upton Park | 960 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods | 358 - 362 Green Street, Upton Park | 1,000 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamix Health Club CASTLE STREET | health and fitness suite | 292 yd |
| Barking Road Community Centre 627-633 627-633 BARKING ROAD | 488 yd | |
| Lister Community School (Southern Road Playing Fields) Southern Road | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 726 yd |
| Brampton Manor Academy ROMAN ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 796 yd |
| Brampton Park Masterman Road | grass pitches | 829 yd |
| Lister Community School ST. MARY'S ROAD | tennis courts | 926 yd |
| Cumberland School Oban Close | grass pitches, health and fitness suite | 985 yd |
| Newham Sixth Form College PRINCE REGENT LANE | health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,073 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 | 79.7 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 117.3 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 14.4 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 32 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 200 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.