Becket Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E6 6AF 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 Becket Avenue, London, E6 6AF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 6AE, E6 6HA, E6 6HB, E6 6AL, E6 6HD, E6 6AQ, E6 6AN, E6 6AG, E6 6HH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E6 6AF has a slightly higher male population, with 52.3% 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 | 54.7% | 47.7% | -7.0% | 51.0% | -3.3% |
| Male | 45.3% | 52.3% | 7.0% | 49.0% | 3.3% |
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 | 40.1% | 41.5% | 1.4% | 37.9% | 3.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 42.3% | 45.7% | 3.4% | 44.2% | 1.5% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.4% | 0% | -0.4% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4% | 2.1% | -1.9% | 2.2% | -0.1% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 6.6% | -1.8% | 9.1% | -2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.7% | 3.5% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -2.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 54.4% | 51.6% | -2.8% | 48.4% | 3.2% |
| Good health | 34.7% | 35.7% | 1.0% | 33.6% | 2.1% |
| Fair health | 6.7% | 8.3% | 1.6% | 12.7% | -4.4% |
| Bad health | 3.1% | 3.7% | 0.6% | 4.0% | -0.3% |
| Very bad health | 1% | 0.7% | -0.3% | 1.2% | -0.5% |
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 | 16.4% | 14.8% | -1.6% | 18.2% | -3.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 14.2% | 11.7% | -2.5% | 9.6% | 2.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.5% | 13.1% | -0.4% | 13.4% | -0.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.9% | 3.8% | 0.9% | 5.3% | -1.5% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 18.2% | 9.8% | 16.9% | 1.3% |
| Degree or Similar | 29.6% | 33.7% | 4.1% | 33.8% | -0.1% |
| Other | 15% | 4.8% | -10.2% | 2.8% | 2.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 18.3% 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 | 14.5% | 25.1% | 10.6% | 1.1% | 24.0% |
| Chinese | 0.8% | 0.2% | -0.6% | 0.7% | -0.5% |
| Indian | 7.5% | 13.4% | 5.9% | 3.1% | 10.3% |
| Pakistani | 8.5% | 9% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 6.3% |
| Other Asian | 11.7% | 8.8% | -2.9% | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Black African | 15.3% | 11% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 8.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 3.7% | -0.7% | 1.0% | 2.7% |
| Other Black | 1.8% | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.5% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 2.1% | 0% | -2.1% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 1% | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.8% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.7% | -0.6% | 0.9% | -0.2% |
| Mixed Other | 1.8% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| White | 27.5% | 18.3% | -9.2% | 81.4% | -63.1% |
| Arab | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Other | 1.3% | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.6% | 0.1% |
In this area, just 48.8% 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 | 53.4% | 48.8% | -4.6% | 83.2% | -34.4% |
| European Union | 8.3% | 10.7% | 2.4% | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.5% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Africa | 11.9% | 7.3% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 23.6% | 29.3% | 5.7% | 5.6% | 23.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.3% | 2% | -0.3% | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 48.8% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.7% 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 | 53.1% | 49% | -4.1% | 83.2% | -34.2% |
| 10+ Years | 3.9% | 29.7% | 25.8% | 9.8% | 19.9% |
| 5-10 Years | 7.3% | 11.8% | 4.5% | 2.9% | 8.9% |
| 2-5 Years | 12.7% | 8.6% | -4.1% | 2.2% | 6.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 23.1% | 1% | -22.1% | 1.9% | -0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 71% | 76.7% | -5.7% |
| Ireland | 1.7% | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| France | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Germany | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Italy | 4.1% | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Portugal | 3.7% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Lithuania | 1.5% | 0.3% | 1.2% |
| Romania | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Other EU countries | 2.7% | 1.5% | 1.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 6.3% | 1.2% | 5.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.8% | 37.2% | -31.4% |
| Christian | 30.6% | 46.2% | -15.6% |
| Buddhist | 1.7% | 0.5% | 1.2% |
| Hindu | 8.3% | 1.7% | 6.6% |
| Muslim | 46.4% | 6.5% | 39.9% |
| Sikh | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Not answered | 5.8% | 6.0% | -0.2% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Becket Avenue was 31.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 69.2% lower than the East Ham South average. The most reported crime type was Vehicle crime.
Becket Avenue has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in East Ham South and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 0.0 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -9.9%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 54% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Becket Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £370,000 | 2025-07-01 | £353,615 |
| 40 Becket Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £392,000 | 2025-06-13 | £378,146 |
| 38 Becket Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £450,000 | 2023-09-29 | £415,109 |
| 40 Becket Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £356,000 | 2020-12-01 | £360,664 |
| 44 Becket Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £295,000 | 2020-10-19 | £306,906 |
E6 6AF area has a high level of entrepreneurship. Only 15% of streets have higher percent of entrepreneur residents. 13% 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 6AF area has a low unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 2% 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 6AF 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 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Self-Employed | 39 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 37 |
| Looking after home or family | 32 |
| Retired | 26 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 11 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 5 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 5 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 27 |
| Human health and social work activities | 18 |
| Education | 18 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 16 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 9 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Manufacturing | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Information and communication | 5 |
| Real estate activities | 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 | 374 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,350 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,882 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 | 3,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,888 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Junior School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Infant School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 186 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | - not rated | 186 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | 4out of 4 | 186 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Howard Road , East Ham E6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 674 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,504 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,570 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 1,570 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School Net Street , IG11 7QG | 3out of 4 | 1,907 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,942 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | 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 | 950 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,514 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 931 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 | 994 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,471 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,429 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,065 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 | 950 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,942 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,514 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,177 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,661 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansbury School Park Avenue , E6 2PN | - not rated | 532 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 549 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,412 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 2,084 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 2,213 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashes / Afghans Burgers | 146 High Street South, East Ham | 440 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe | 127 High Street South, East Ham | 460 yd | |
| Big Mummys Kitchen | 277 High Street South, East Ham | 484 yd | |
| Cataleya Cakes Limited | Flat, 129 High Street South | 494 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Cafe | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 589 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham South Conservative Club | 1 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 368 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 801 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat More | 11 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 188 yd | |
| Subway | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 445 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 445 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 271 High Street South, East Ham | 487 yd | |
| Kings Peri Peri | 279 High Street South, East Ham | 487 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 189 High Street South, East Ham | 460 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 589 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Online | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 589 yd | |
| Lidl | 4 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 782 yd | |
| Iceland - Beckton | Unit 1, Beckton Retail Park | 955 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 173 yd | |
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 317 yd |
| Vicarage Primary School VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE LANE | 323 yd | |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 583 yd |
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 694 yd |
| West Ham Foundation 60A 60A ALBATROSS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 824 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 918 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 926 yd |
| Langdon Academy SUSSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 1,071 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 | 95.8 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.