Vicarage Lane is in East Ham, London and in Newham district. E6 6BE 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 6BE and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 3RW, E6 3PF, E6 3PD, E6 3PE, E6 3QL, E6 6JL, E6 6JE, E6 3RR, E6 3QW.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E6 6BE, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 54.8% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.4% | 54.8% | 1.4% | 51.0% | 3.8% |
| Male | 46.6% | 45.3% | -1.3% | 49.0% | -3.7% |
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 6BE, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.9% 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 | 38.6% | 51.9% | 13.3% | 37.9% | 14.0% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 35.5% | 28.4% | -7.1% | 44.2% | -15.8% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Separated | 4.8% | 2.3% | -2.5% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 7.2% | 6.5% | -0.7% | 9.1% | -2.6% |
| Widowed | 13.8% | 10.3% | -3.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
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 lower percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (68.3%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either an older population or social deprivation in the area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 38% | 38.8% | 0.8% | 48.4% | -9.6% |
| Good health | 33.9% | 29.5% | -4.4% | 33.6% | -4.1% |
| Fair health | 21.4% | 20.5% | -0.9% | 12.7% | 7.8% |
| Bad health | 4.7% | 9.5% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 5.5% |
| Very bad health | 2.1% | 1.8% | -0.3% | 1.2% | 0.6% |
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.
In the area around E6 6BE this area, 37.8% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 36.6% | 37.8% | 1.2% | 18.2% | 19.6% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 10.6% | -2.2% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 8.3% | 10.3% | 2.0% | 13.4% | -3.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.1% | 2.6% | 0.5% | 5.3% | -2.7% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.6% | 11.1% | 2.5% | 16.9% | -5.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 22.8% | 24.9% | 2.1% | 33.8% | -8.9% |
| Other | 9% | 2.6% | -6.4% | 2.8% | -0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 38.7% 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 | 13.8% | 15.4% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 14.3% |
| Chinese | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 2.5% | -3.0% | 3.1% | -0.6% |
| Pakistani | 6.3% | 4.2% | -2.1% | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Other Asian | 2.9% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Black African | 21.9% | 16.4% | -5.5% | 2.5% | 13.9% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.4% | 4% | -0.4% | 1.0% | 3.0% |
| Other Black | 2.6% | 2% | -0.6% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.8% | -0.3% |
| Mixed White and African | 3.9% | 0.7% | -3.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 3.1% | 1.7% | -1.4% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| White | 31.5% | 38.7% | 7.2% | 81.4% | -42.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Arab | 1.3% | 2% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Other | 0.3% | 4.7% | 4.4% | 1.6% | 3.1% |
In this area, 52.7% 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 | 57.8% | 52.7% | -5.1% | 83.2% | -30.5% |
| European Union | 4.7% | 12.7% | 8.0% | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 1% | 2.7% | 1.7% | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Africa | 18.5% | 12.4% | -6.1% | 2.7% | 9.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 15.6% | 15.7% | 0.1% | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.1% | 2.7% | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 57.8% | 53% | -4.8% | 83.2% | -30.2% |
| 10+ Years | 2.1% | 31.8% | 29.7% | 9.8% | 22.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.9% | 7% | 2.1% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 6.3% | 4.5% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 2.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 28.9% | 3.8% | -25.1% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 63.7% | 76.7% | -13.0% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Italy | 2.8% | 0.6% | 2.2% |
| Portugal | 2.8% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Lithuania | 1.8% | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 3.5% | 0.9% | 2.6% |
| Other EU countries | 4% | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other Europe | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.1% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Central and South America | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 12.3% | 13.5% | -1.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 13% | 37.2% | -24.2% |
| Christian | 32.5% | 46.2% | -13.7% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 5.8% | 1.7% | 4.1% |
| Muslim | 29.8% | 6.5% | 23.3% |
| Sikh | 0.3% | 0.9% | -0.6% |
| Other religion | 0.3% | 0.6% | -0.3% |
| Not answered | 18.3% | 6.0% | 12.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Vicarage Lane was 85.8 per 1,000 residents, which is 16.8% lower than the East Ham South average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Vicarage Lane has the 17th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in East Ham South and the 277th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 48.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -74.2%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 58% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 15 Hertford Court, 2B Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £210,000 | 2025-04-11 | £191,919 |
| Flat 9 Hertford Court, 2B Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £205,000 | 2023-06-02 | £175,515 |
| Flat 2 Hertford Court, 2B Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £209,000 | 2023-03-24 | £187,504 |
| Flat 16 Hertford Court, 2B Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £208,000 | 2022-01-07 | £188,721 |
| Flat 19 Hertford Court, 2B Vicarage Lane, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £159,000 | 2021-12-14 | £146,680 |
The percentage of student residents living in E6 6BE 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 | 72 |
| Retired | 46 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 45 |
| Part-Time Employee | 43 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Other | 25 |
| Self-Employed | 23 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 22 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 14 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 10 |
| Education | 9 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 9 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Construction | 5 |
| Information and communication | 4 |
| Other | 3 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Agriculture, forestry and fishing | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 1 |
| 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 | 4out of 4 | 643 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,068 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,534 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 | 3,455 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 3,586 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 | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Infant School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | - not rated | 313 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | 4out of 4 | 313 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Howard Road , East Ham E6 6EE | 3out of 4 | 565 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 | 1,193 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 1,193 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,401 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 1,745 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 3out of 4 | 1,794 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | 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 | 1,212 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,759 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 | 774 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 | 898 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,087 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Greenwich Community College at Plumstead Centre 95 Plumstead Road , Plumstead SE18 7DQ | - not rated | 4,545 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,703 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 | 1,212 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,239 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,759 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,176 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | - not rated | 4,301 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 | 751 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 791 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 1,754 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,759 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 | 1,915 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashes / Afghans Burgers | 146 High Street South, East Ham | 64 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe | 127 High Street South, East Ham | 179 yd | |
| Cataleya Cakes Limited | Flat, 129 High Street South | 256 yd | |
| Big Mummys Kitchen | 277 High Street South, East Ham | 330 yd | |
| % Arabica | Unit 2, Market Street | 612 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Ham South Conservative Club | 1 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 51 yd | |
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 642 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 969 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subway | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 168 yd | |
| Favourite Fried Chicken | 194 High Street South, East Ham | 168 yd | |
| White Horse Fisheries | 106 High Street South, East Ham | 198 yd | |
| Spice Hut Grill | 90 High Street South, East Ham | 198 yd | |
| 7 Mamas Ltd | 2 Rancliffe Road, East Ham | 305 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 189 High Street South, East Ham | 179 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 836 yd | |
| Sainsbury's Online | 1 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 836 yd | |
| Food Bazar (LDN) Ltd | Unit 2, Beckton Retail Park | 1,069 yd | |
| Lidl | 4 Claps Gate Lane, Beckton | 1,073 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Vicarage Primary School VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE LANE | 156 yd | |
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 411 yd |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 467 yd | |
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 663 yd |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 678 yd |
| Brampton Park Masterman Road | grass pitches | 750 yd |
| West Ham Foundation 60A 60A ALBATROSS CLOSE | artificial grass pitch | 762 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 768 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 823 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 | 88.6 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 143.5 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 19.2 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 18.3 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.