Vicarage Lane is in East Ham, London and in Newham district. E6 6AB is located in the East Ham South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Vicarage Lane, East Ham, London, E6 6AB and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 6JE, E6 6JH, E6 6AD, E6 6JL, E6 6DP, E6 6JJ, E6 6DR, E6 6DT, E6 6DG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 6AB is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48% | 51% | 3.0% | 51.0% | 0.0% |
| Male | 52% | 49% | -3.0% | 49.0% | 0.0% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 44.4% | 41.5% | -2.9% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38% | 43% | 5.0% | 44.2% | -1.2% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.7% | 0.6% | -0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 5.6% | 2.5% | -3.1% | 2.2% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 6% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 5.1% | -0.2% | 6.1% | -1.0% |
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 | 46.1% | 46% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -2.4% |
| Good health | 37.6% | 32.9% | -4.7% | 33.6% | -0.7% |
| Fair health | 11.2% | 14.6% | 3.4% | 12.7% | 1.9% |
| Bad health | 3.5% | 5.4% | 1.9% | 4.0% | 1.4% |
| Very bad health | 1.6% | 1% | -0.6% | 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 | 22.5% | 25.7% | 3.2% | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.3% | 10.8% | -1.5% | 9.6% | 1.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 13.4% | -0.7% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 5.1% | 3.3% | 5.3% | -0.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.2% | 15.2% | 5.0% | 16.9% | -1.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 21.8% | 26.7% | 4.9% | 33.8% | -7.1% |
| Other | 19.4% | 3.8% | -15.6% | 2.8% | 1.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 23.6% 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 | 19.2% | 24.8% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 23.7% |
| Chinese | 2.1% | 1.7% | -0.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Indian | 11.2% | 7.1% | -4.1% | 3.1% | 4.0% |
| Pakistani | 5.6% | 9.1% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 6.4% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 3.2% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Black African | 17.1% | 13.5% | -3.6% | 2.5% | 11.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 5.6% | 4.7% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 3.7% |
| Other Black | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 1.9% | 1.5% | -0.4% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 4.3% | 1% | -3.3% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 1% | -1.7% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Mixed Other | 0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.4% |
| White | 22.9% | 23.6% | 0.7% | 81.4% | -57.8% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Arab | 1.6% | 0.7% | -0.9% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.4% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 2.8% |
In this area, just 46.8% 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 | 48% | 46.8% | -1.2% | 83.2% | -36.4% |
| European Union | 6.1% | 15.3% | 9.2% | 6.1% | 9.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 2.7% | 2.4% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 13.9% | 11.1% | -2.8% | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 26.7% | 22.9% | -3.8% | 5.6% | 17.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.1% | 1% | -4.1% | 1.3% | -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 46.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31.9% 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 | 47.2% | 46.6% | -0.6% | 83.2% | -36.6% |
| 10+ Years | 9.9% | 31.9% | 22.0% | 9.8% | 22.1% |
| 5-10 Years | 8.5% | 10% | 1.5% | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 14.7% | 9.8% | -4.9% | 2.2% | 7.6% |
| Less than 2 years | 19.7% | 1.7% | -18.0% | 1.9% | -0.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 60.9% | 76.7% | -15.8% |
| Ireland | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 9.5% | 0.6% | 8.9% |
| Portugal | 1.2% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Spain | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Poland | 1% | 1.3% | -0.3% |
| Romania | 10.4% | 0.9% | 9.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2% | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4% | 1.2% | 2.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| No passport held | 6% | 13.5% | -7.5% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 11.1% | 37.2% | -26.1% |
| Christian | 37.4% | 46.2% | -8.8% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 3.2% | 1.7% | 1.5% |
| Muslim | 41.1% | 6.5% | 34.6% |
| Sikh | 1% | 0.9% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.9% | 6.0% | -0.1% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Lane was 188.6 per 1,000 residents, which is 7.2% lower than the East Ham average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Lane has the 12th highest crime rate of 41 local areas in East Ham and the 171st highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 72.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 447.8%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £290,000 | 2025-01-17 | £284,545 |
| 16 Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £4,524,000 | 2022-11-04 | £4,408,342 |
| 16A Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £165,000 | 2021-01-22 | £168,572 |
| 18 Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2019-04-01 | £421,352 |
| 6A Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2017-03-31 | £281,061 |
E6 6AB area has a very high level of entrepreneurship. Only 11% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 14% 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.
E6 6AB area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 3% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. A low level of unemployment in an area indicates a strong job market, where most people who are seeking work can find employment. This generally reflects a healthy economy in the area.
The percentage of student residents living in E6 6AB 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 | 84 |
| Self-Employed | 46 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 39 |
| Part-Time Employee | 39 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Other | 22 |
| Retired | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 17 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Unemployed | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 23 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 20 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 8 |
| Construction | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| 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 | 506 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,003 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,676 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 | 3,285 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,554 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | 3out of 4 | 205 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Howard Road , East Ham E6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | 3out of 4 | 728 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School Brampton Road , East Ham E6 3LB | 4out of 4 | 981 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Primary School Hartley Avenue , East Ham E6 1NT | 2out of 4 | 1,018 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 | 1,314 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,574 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 1,662 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,914 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 2,143 yd | Free schools | 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 | 635 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 | 741 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,190 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,710 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,069 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 | 1,055 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,084 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,590 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,306 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,338 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 | 637 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,633 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,988 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,988 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 2,019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside Cafe | 127 High Street South, East Ham | 241 yd | |
| Ashes / Afghans Burgers | 146 High Street South, East Ham | 249 yd | |
| Cataleya Cakes Limited | Flat, 129 High Street South | 275 yd | |
| Big Mummys Kitchen | 277 High Street South, East Ham | 457 yd | |
| Flanders Community Centre - HAF Project | 116 Napier Road, East Ham | 567 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham South Conservative Club | 1 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 177 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 609 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 959 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat More | 11 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 97 yd | |
| White Horse Fisheries | 106 High Street South, East Ham | 281 yd | |
| Spice Hut Grill | 90 High Street South, East Ham | 281 yd | |
| Subway | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 343 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 343 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 189 High Street South, East Ham | 241 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 776 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Online | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 776 yd | |
| Lidl | 4 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 988 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 1,052 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Primary School VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE LANE | 105 yd | |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 254 yd | |
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 475 yd |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 506 yd |
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 534 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 738 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 753 yd |
| West Ham Foundation 60A 60A ALBATROSS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 868 yd |
| Brampton Park Masterman Road | grass pitches | 959 yd |
| Langdon Academy SUSSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,082 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 | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 95.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 90.0% |
| 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 | 61 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 136.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18.8 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 83.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.