Wolsey Avenue is in London and in Newham district. E6 6AJ 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 Wolsey Avenue, London, E6 6AJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 6AH, E6 6AP, E6 6AX, E6 6AQ, E6 6HF, E6 6AW, E6 6HG, E6 6AG, E6 6AU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 6AJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 48.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.3% | 51.8% | -1.5% | 51.0% | 0.8% |
| Male | 46.7% | 48.2% | 1.5% | 49.0% | -0.8% |
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 6AJ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 53.6% 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 | 40.2% | 53.6% | 13.4% | 37.9% | 15.7% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.9% | 34.5% | -12.4% | 44.2% | -9.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% | 0.5% | 2.2% | 0.5% |
| Divorced | 7.1% | 6.5% | -0.6% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 2.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -3.7% |
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% | 46.6% | 0.5% | 48.4% | -1.8% |
| Good health | 38.5% | 36.9% | -1.6% | 33.6% | 3.3% |
| Fair health | 12% | 12.7% | 0.7% | 12.7% | 0.0% |
| Bad health | 3.2% | 2.5% | -0.7% | 4.0% | -1.5% |
| Very bad health | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 0.1% |
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 | 26.8% | 24.6% | -2.2% | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 17% | 10.6% | -6.4% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.9% | 12.3% | -0.6% | 13.4% | -1.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.8% | 3.4% | 1.6% | 5.3% | -1.9% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 7.6% | 16% | 8.4% | 16.9% | -0.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 17.9% | 27.6% | 9.7% | 33.8% | -6.2% |
| Other | 16.1% | 5.5% | -10.6% | 2.8% | 2.7% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38% 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 | 8.5% | 12.2% | 3.7% | 1.1% | 11.1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Indian | 3.8% | 7.9% | 4.1% | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| Pakistani | 11.7% | 5.4% | -6.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Other Asian | 3.8% | 2.8% | -1.0% | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| Black African | 12% | 7.7% | -4.3% | 2.5% | 5.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 9.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% | 1.0% | 5.1% |
| Other Black | 5.4% | 1.5% | -3.9% | 0.5% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.6% | 2% | 1.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.3% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 1.6% | 3.8% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 2.9% |
| Mixed Other | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| White | 36.6% | 38% | 1.4% | 81.4% | -43.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Arab | 3.5% | 1.5% | -2.0% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.8% | 4.5% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, 61.7% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 66.9% | 61.7% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -21.5% |
| European Union | 4.4% | 15.9% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 9.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.3% | 1.8% | 1.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Africa | 11.7% | 5.1% | -6.6% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 13.6% | 12.3% | -1.3% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 3.1% | -0.1% | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 66.6% | 61.4% | -5.2% | 83.2% | -21.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 23.8% | 21.3% | 9.8% | 14.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 2.5% | 6.6% | 4.1% | 2.9% | 3.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.5% | 5.9% | -3.6% | 2.2% | 3.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 18.9% | 2.3% | -16.6% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.6% | 76.7% | -11.1% |
| Ireland | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Italy | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Portugal | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Spain | 2.6% | 0.4% | 2.2% |
| Lithuania | 2.8% | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Poland | 0.5% | 1.3% | -0.8% |
| Romania | 8.4% | 0.9% | 7.5% |
| Other EU countries | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Southern Asia | 2.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| South-East Asia | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Central and South America | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| No passport held | 9.7% | 13.5% | -3.8% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 20.8% | 37.2% | -16.4% |
| Christian | 38.8% | 46.2% | -7.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Hindu | 4.6% | 1.7% | 2.9% |
| Muslim | 26.9% | 6.5% | 20.4% |
| Sikh | 2.8% | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Not answered | 5.3% | 6.0% | -0.7% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Wolsey Avenue was 72.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 25.0% lower than the East Ham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Wolsey Avenue has the 18th lowest crime rate of 39 local areas in East Ham South and the 251st lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 41.9 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -30.9%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84 Wolsey Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2022-03-18 | £392,774 |
| 76 Wolsey Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £410,000 | 2021-01-15 | £427,362 |
| 68 Wolsey Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £347,000 | 2019-10-24 | £387,349 |
| 42 Wolsey Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £395,000 | 2017-06-28 | £467,571 |
| 90 Wolsey Avenue, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £325,000 | 2015-10-30 | £435,146 |
The percentage of student residents living in E6 6AJ 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 | 74 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 47 |
| Part-Time Employee | 37 |
| Self-Employed | 32 |
| Looking after home or family | 29 |
| Retired | 21 |
| Other | 17 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 9 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 26 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Construction | 13 |
| Transport and storage | 13 |
| Education | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 11 |
| Human health and social work activities | 11 |
| Information and communication | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 389 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,439 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,940 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 | 3,484 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,974 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 | 271 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Howard Road , East Ham E6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 755 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | 3out of 4 | 879 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| North Beckton Primary School Harrier Way , Beckton E6 5XG | 2out of 4 | 1,043 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Primary School Brampton Road , East Ham E6 3LB | 4out of 4 | 1,345 yd | Community school | 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 | 1,499 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,642 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greatfields School St. Marys , IG11 7TD | 3out of 4 | 1,853 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 2,018 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| London Design and Engineering UTC 15 University Way , E16 2RD | 2out of 4 | 2,146 yd | University technical college | 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 | 1,013 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 | 1,069 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 5,156 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 5,466 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 | 943 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 2,912 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,501 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,140 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,752 yd | Free schools | No | 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 | 562 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,365 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| University of East London 4 - 6 Universtiy Way , E16 2RD | - not rated | 2,168 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 2,300 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 2,386 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's Cafe | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 427 yd | |
| Cafe Pausa | Unit 1, Beckton Triangle Retail Park | 455 yd | |
| Pizza Hut Restaurant | Unit 8, Beckton Triangle Retail Park | 455 yd | |
| Big Mummys Kitchen | 277 High Street South, East Ham | 600 yd | |
| Costa Coffee Drive Thru | Unit 9, Gateway Retail Park | 619 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham South Conservative Club | 1 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 587 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 1,013 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eat More | 11 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 407 yd | |
| Sushi Gourmet Within Sainsbury | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 427 yd | |
| The Great Wall | 271 High Street South, East Ham | 600 yd | |
| Kings Peri Peri | 279 High Street South, East Ham | 600 yd | |
| JRs | 281 High Street South, East Ham | 600 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 427 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Online | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 427 yd | |
| Lidl | 4 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 577 yd | |
| Tesco | 189 High Street South, East Ham | 688 yd | |
| Iceland - Beckton | Unit 1, Beckton Retail Park | 831 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 105 yd |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 313 yd | |
| Vicarage Primary School VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE LANE | 552 yd | |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 730 yd |
| West Ham Foundation 60A 60A ALBATROSS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 836 yd |
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 922 yd |
| Powerleague (Newham) Norwegian Playingfields Norwegian Playingfields Jenkins Lane | artificial grass pitch | 978 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 | 76.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 107.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.5 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 16.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.