Southchurch Road is in London and in Newham district. E6 6DZ is located in the East Ham electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of East Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1998-06-01.
StreetScan combines information about Southchurch Road, London, E6 6DZ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 6ED, E6 6DX, E6 6DY, E6 6EA, E6 6DU, E6 6EE, E6 6EB, E6 6EJ, E6 6EF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 6DZ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.2% | 50.3% | 4.1% | 51.0% | -0.7% |
| Male | 53.8% | 49.7% | -4.1% | 49.0% | 0.7% |
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 6DZ, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 45.5% 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 | 44.2% | 45.5% | 1.3% | 37.9% | 7.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 46.6% | 45.2% | -1.4% | 44.2% | 1.0% |
| Married: Same sex | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 2.2% | 0.4% |
| Divorced | 4.2% | 4.9% | 0.7% | 9.1% | -4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 1.8% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -4.3% |
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 | 53.6% | 52.3% | -1.3% | 48.4% | 3.9% |
| Good health | 32.2% | 31.9% | -0.3% | 33.6% | -1.7% |
| Fair health | 9.9% | 10.5% | 0.6% | 12.7% | -2.2% |
| Bad health | 2.4% | 3.8% | 1.4% | 4.0% | -0.2% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 1.6% | -0.4% | 1.2% | 0.4% |
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 | 19.2% | 21.2% | 2.0% | 18.2% | 3.0% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 10.6% | 0.3% | 9.6% | 1.0% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 13.4% | 13.4% | 0.0% | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.6% | 2.1% | -0.5% | 5.3% | -3.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.4% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 16.9% | -4.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.4% | 35.9% | 7.5% | 33.8% | 2.1% |
| Other | 17.6% | 3.9% | -13.7% | 2.8% | 1.1% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 25.1% 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 | 11.7% | 15.7% | 4.0% | 1.1% | 14.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% | 0% | -0.2% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 15.6% | 13.9% | -1.7% | 3.1% | 10.8% |
| Pakistani | 18.6% | 17.9% | -0.7% | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| Other Asian | 12.5% | 11.2% | -1.3% | 1.6% | 9.6% |
| Black African | 5.9% | 5.8% | -0.1% | 2.5% | 3.3% |
| Black Caribbean | 3.6% | 2.8% | -0.8% | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Other Black | 0.8% | 0.6% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.2% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | -0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.2% | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Mixed Other | 1.2% | 1.6% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.8% |
| White | 22.7% | 25.1% | 2.4% | 81.4% | -56.3% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 1.2% | 0% | -1.2% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 4.7% | 2.6% | -2.1% | 1.6% | 1.0% |
In this area, just 47.5% 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 | 43.5% | 47.5% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| European Union | 8.5% | 13.7% | 5.2% | 6.1% | 7.6% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| Africa | 6.9% | 5.3% | -1.6% | 2.7% | 2.6% |
| Middle East and Asia | 37.2% | 31.9% | -5.3% | 5.6% | 26.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 3.2% | 0.8% | -2.4% | 1.3% | -0.5% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 47.5% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.5% 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 | 43.5% | 47.5% | 4.0% | 83.2% | -35.7% |
| 10+ Years | 8.9% | 29.5% | 20.6% | 9.8% | 19.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 10.7% | 8.1% | -2.6% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.3% | 8.5% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 6.3% |
| Less than 2 years | 27.7% | 6.3% | -21.4% | 1.9% | 4.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 65.8% | 76.7% | -10.9% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Italy | 2% | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Portugal | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Spain | 1.6% | 0.4% | 1.2% |
| Lithuania | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Romania | 9.5% | 0.9% | 8.6% |
| Other EU countries | 2.6% | 1.5% | 1.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Middle East | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 10.1% | 1.2% | 8.9% |
| South-East Asia | 0.8% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| No passport held | 4.8% | 13.5% | -8.7% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 5.3% | 37.2% | -31.9% |
| Christian | 37% | 46.2% | -9.2% |
| Buddhist | 2% | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Hindu | 10.1% | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Muslim | 38.9% | 6.5% | 32.4% |
| Sikh | 1.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 4.7% | 6.0% | -1.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Southchurch Road was 30.4 per 1,000 residents, which is 85.1% lower than the East Ham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Southchurch Road has the 6th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in East Ham and the 57th lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 4.8 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -33.1%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Southchurch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £212,500 | 2023-05-05 | £208,802 |
| 38 Southchurch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £447,000 | 2022-11-01 | £418,654 |
| 33 Southchurch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £536,400 | 2020-08-07 | £583,837 |
| 9 Southchurch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £401,500 | 2019-11-01 | £455,603 |
| 49 Southchurch Road, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £194,000 | 2018-11-28 | £226,019 |
E6 6DZ 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 6DZ 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 | 103 |
| Part-Time Employee | 53 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 38 |
| Retired | 32 |
| Other | 20 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 18 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 17 |
| Unemployed | 10 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 40 |
| Human health and social work activities | 23 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 22 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 16 |
| Education | 15 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 14 |
| Construction | 12 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 12 |
| Information and communication | 10 |
| Other | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Real estate activities | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| 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 | 631 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,678 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,766 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 | 2,949 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,205 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 | 93 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | 3out of 4 | 498 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Nelson Primary School Napier Road , East Ham E6 2SE | 3out of 4 | 528 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hartley Primary School Hartley Avenue , East Ham E6 1NT | 2out of 4 | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Altmore Infant School Altmore Avenue , East Ham E6 2BX | 3out of 4 | 845 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 4out of 4 | 1,286 yd | Community school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Brampton Manor Academy Roman Road , E6 3SQ | 4out of 4 | 1,376 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsford Community School Kingsford Way , Beckton E6 5JG | 3out of 4 | 1,908 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,954 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Ilford School Rectory Road , Manor Park E12 6JB | 4out of 4 | 2,132 yd | Community 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 | 260 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 | 381 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,180 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 4,476 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 4,962 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 | 1,020 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbury Community School Hulse Avenue , IG11 9UW | 3out of 4 | 3,003 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | 4out of 4 | 3,434 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 4,071 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,572 yd | Foundation 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 | 672 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,666 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Madaniyah Foundation 80 - 82 Stafford Rd , Forest Gate E7 8NN | - not rated | 1,895 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 | 1,910 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| % Arabica | Unit 2, Market Street | 197 yd | |
| Cataleya Cakes Limited | Flat, 129 High Street South | 220 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe | 127 High Street South, East Ham | 293 yd | |
| Flanders Community Centre - HAF Project | 116 Napier Road, East Ham | 364 yd | |
| Nutrition Kitchen | East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road | 382 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 244 yd | |
| East Ham South Conservative Club | 1 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 407 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 595 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Mamas Ltd | 2 Rancliffe Road, East Ham | 253 yd | |
| Gah Shing | 5 High Street South, East Ham | 298 yd | |
| East Ham Fried Chicken | 17 High Street South, East Ham | 298 yd | |
| White Horse Fisheries | 106 High Street South, East Ham | 302 yd | |
| Spice Hut Grill | 90 High Street South, East Ham | 302 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 189 High Street South, East Ham | 293 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 678 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 740 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 790 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 287 yd |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 315 yd |
| Vicarage Primary School VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE LANE | 326 yd | |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 369 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 380 yd |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 472 yd | |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 727 yd |
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 868 yd |
| Langdon Academy SUSSEX ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, tennis courts | 924 yd |
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 954 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 | 73.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 168.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 112.9 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 1000 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.