High Street South is in London and in Newham district. E6 3RL is located in the East Ham South 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 South, London, E6 3RL and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 3PA, E6 3RN, E6 3HP, E6 3HN, E6 3LX, E6 3LT, E6 3RW, E6 3LU, E6 3NS.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E6 3RL has a slightly higher male population, with 51.2% 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 | 47.1% | 48.8% | 1.7% | 51.0% | -2.2% |
| Male | 52.9% | 51.2% | -1.7% | 49.0% | 2.2% |
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 3RL, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44% 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 | 41.6% | 44% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 6.1% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.1% | 46.3% | 0.2% | 44.2% | 2.1% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 1.4% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.8% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 6.8% | 1.1% | 9.1% | -2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 1.6% | -1.7% | 6.1% | -4.5% |
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 | 51.2% | 51.7% | 0.5% | 48.4% | 3.3% |
| Good health | 34.6% | 31.5% | -3.1% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 9.8% | 10.8% | 1.0% | 12.7% | -1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.5% | 2.0% | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.9% | 0.5% | -0.4% | 1.2% | -0.7% |
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 | 16.9% | 24.8% | 7.9% | 18.2% | 6.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.9% | 11.1% | 0.2% | 9.6% | 1.5% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.5% | 9.7% | -4.8% | 13.4% | -3.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.9% | 3.6% | 1.7% | 5.3% | -1.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.3% | 13.1% | 4.8% | 16.9% | -3.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 30.2% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 33.8% | 1.0% |
| Other | 17.3% | 2.9% | -14.4% | 2.8% | 0.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.3% 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 | 6.6% | 14.4% | 7.8% | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Chinese | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 12.5% | 10.8% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 7.7% |
| Pakistani | 19.3% | 14.8% | -4.5% | 2.7% | 12.1% |
| Other Asian | 9.6% | 4.6% | -5.0% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 6.1% | 4.8% | -1.3% | 2.5% | 2.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.1% | 1.7% | -2.4% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Black | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.5% | 1.2% | -0.3% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.8% | 0.3% | -1.5% | 0.4% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.9% | 1% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| White | 33.3% | 38.3% | 5.0% | 81.4% | -43.1% |
| Arab | 1.5% | 0.9% | -0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Other | 0.7% | 4.3% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 2.7% |
In this area, just 45% 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 | 46.4% | 45% | -1.4% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| European Union | 13.4% | 23.4% | 10.0% | 6.1% | 17.3% |
| Rest of Europe | 1.7% | 1.2% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 8.7% | 4.6% | -4.1% | 2.7% | 1.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 29.1% | 23.4% | -5.7% | 5.6% | 17.8% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0.7% | 2.4% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 45% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 28.4% 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 | 46.2% | 45% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -38.2% |
| 10+ Years | 12.7% | 28.4% | 15.7% | 9.8% | 18.6% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.6% | 11.3% | -0.3% | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 8.2% | -4.5% | 2.2% | 6.0% |
| Less than 2 years | 16.8% | 7.2% | -9.6% | 1.9% | 5.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 57.7% | 76.7% | -19.0% |
| France | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Germany | 1.2% | 0.2% | 1.0% |
| Italy | 3.4% | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Portugal | 1.5% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Spain | 0.9% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 18% | 0.9% | 17.1% |
| Other EU countries | 1.7% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 7.7% | 1.2% | 6.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 10.8% | 37.2% | -26.4% |
| Christian | 40.1% | 46.2% | -6.1% |
| Hindu | 3.6% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Jewish | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 35.4% | 6.5% | 28.9% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Not answered | 9.6% | 6.0% | 3.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street South was 10.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 94.8% lower than the East Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
High Street South has the lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in East Ham and the 10th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -91.0%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 66% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 86A High Street South, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £5,000 | 2023-12-01 | £4,867 |
| 92 - 94 High Street South, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £600,000 | 2022-04-05 | £618,087 |
| Flat 2 94B High Street South, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £250,000 | 2021-09-21 | £254,625 |
| 86A High Street South, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £10,000 | 2021-07-13 | £10,061 |
| 94A High Street South, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2021-03-04 | £123,381 |
E6 3RL area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 10% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 15% 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 3RL 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 | 117 |
| Self-Employed | 65 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 34 |
| Unemployed | 32 |
| Retired | 27 |
| Other | 25 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 18 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 43 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 41 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Education | 20 |
| Construction | 20 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 19 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 16 |
| Transport and storage | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 11 |
| Other | 11 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 8 |
| Information and communication | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oliver Thomas Nursery School Mathews Avenue , East Ham E6 6BU | 3out of 4 | 743 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,757 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,499 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 | 3,235 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,323 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Howard Road , East Ham E6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 381 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | 3out of 4 | 478 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School Brampton Road , East Ham E6 3LB | 4out of 4 | 764 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Central Park Primary School Central Park Road , E6 3DW | 3out of 4 | 803 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | 3out of 4 | 806 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,115 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 1,507 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,635 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,707 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lister Community School St Mary's Road , Plaistow E13 9AE | 3out of 4 | 2,134 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 515 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 | 667 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,960 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,435 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,810 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 | 1,239 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,255 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,714 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,032 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,436 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eko Pathways Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 843 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,733 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,733 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,798 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,861 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Cafe | 127 High Street South, East Ham | 34 yd | |
| Cataleya Cakes Limited | Flat, 129 High Street South | 79 yd | |
| Ashes / Afghans Burgers | 146 High Street South, East Ham | 145 yd | |
| % Arabica | Unit 2, Market Street | 427 yd | |
| Big Mummys Kitchen | 277 High Street South, East Ham | 521 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham South Conservative Club | 1 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 166 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 452 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 774 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Horse Fisheries | 106 High Street South, East Ham | 6 yd | |
| Spice Hut Grill | 90 High Street South, East Ham | 6 yd | |
| 7 Mamas Ltd | 2 Rancliffe Road, East Ham | 111 yd | |
| Eat More | 11 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 347 yd | |
| Subway | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 351 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 189 High Street South, East Ham | 34 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 896 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 940 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 996 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 1,010 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Primary School VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE LANE | 171 yd | |
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 220 yd |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 508 yd | |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 577 yd |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 578 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 642 yd |
| Brampton Park Masterman Road | grass pitches | 740 yd |
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 801 yd |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 950 yd |
| West Ham Foundation 60A 60A ALBATROSS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 952 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 | 92.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 80.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 40.0% |
| 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 | 47.4 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 66.1 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 327.87 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 327.87 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.5 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 49.95 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.