High Street South is in London and in Newham district. E6 6EJ 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 High Street South, London, E6 6EJ and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E6 6EF, E6 3AA, E6 6ED, E6 6ET, E6 6DY, E6 6DZ, E6 2RH, E6 6EE, E6 2RA.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around E6 6EJ is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.5%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.9% | 50.5% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.5% |
| Male | 51.1% | 49.5% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.5% |
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 | 35.1% | 38.1% | 3.0% | 37.9% | 0.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 49.2% | 46.1% | -3.1% | 44.2% | 1.9% |
| Separated | 6.5% | 3.1% | -3.4% | 2.2% | 0.9% |
| Divorced | 5% | 7.7% | 2.7% | 9.1% | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 4.2% | 5% | 0.8% | 6.1% | -1.1% |
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 | 44.8% | 49.5% | 4.7% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 33.7% | 31.5% | -2.2% | 33.6% | -2.1% |
| Fair health | 13.5% | 11% | -2.5% | 12.7% | -1.7% |
| Bad health | 6.6% | 5.2% | -1.4% | 4.0% | 1.2% |
| Very bad health | 1.4% | 2.8% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
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 6EJ this area, 31.4% 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 | 26.3% | 31.4% | 5.1% | 18.2% | 13.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 14% | 3.7% | 9.6% | 4.4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 15.6% | 9.3% | -6.3% | 13.4% | -4.1% |
| Apprenticeship | 2.3% | 3.1% | 0.8% | 5.3% | -2.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.9% | 10.9% | 4.0% | 16.9% | -6.0% |
| Degree or Similar | 19.1% | 28.6% | 9.5% | 33.8% | -5.2% |
| Other | 19.5% | 2.8% | -16.7% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 20.9% 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 | 16.6% | 26% | 9.4% | 1.1% | 24.9% |
| Chinese | 0.6% | 0.5% | -0.1% | 0.7% | -0.2% |
| Indian | 5.5% | 9.1% | 3.6% | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Pakistani | 6.1% | 7.7% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 5.0% |
| Other Asian | 8.6% | 7.4% | -1.2% | 1.6% | 5.8% |
| Black African | 19.1% | 13.7% | -5.4% | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Black Caribbean | 6.4% | 4.2% | -2.2% | 1.0% | 3.2% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 0.9% | -3.8% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 0.7% | -0.1% | 0.8% | -0.1% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.7% | 1.4% | -0.3% | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.2% | 1.6% | -0.6% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Mixed Other | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.1% |
| White | 23.8% | 20.9% | -2.9% | 81.4% | -60.5% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Arab | 1.7% | 0% | -1.7% | 0.6% | -0.6% |
| Other | 1.9% | 4.2% | 2.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% |
In this area, just 43.4% 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 | 49.4% | 43.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| European Union | 8% | 15% | 7.0% | 6.1% | 8.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Africa | 14.6% | 8.2% | -6.4% | 2.7% | 5.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 25.4% | 29.6% | 4.2% | 5.6% | 24.0% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.5% | 2.6% | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 43.4% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 29.8% 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 | 48.1% | 43.4% | -4.7% | 83.2% | -39.8% |
| 10+ Years | 2.5% | 29.8% | 27.3% | 9.8% | 20.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 6.9% | 10.1% | 3.2% | 2.9% | 7.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 13% | 10.6% | -2.4% | 2.2% | 8.4% |
| Less than 2 years | 29.6% | 6.1% | -23.5% | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 61.7% | 76.7% | -15.0% |
| France | 1.9% | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Italy | 5% | 0.6% | 4.4% |
| Portugal | 2.4% | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Spain | 1.7% | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Poland | 0.9% | 1.3% | -0.4% |
| Romania | 3.3% | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Other EU countries | 4.7% | 1.5% | 3.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Southern Asia | 9.9% | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| South-East Asia | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 5.2% | 13.5% | -8.3% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 8% | 37.2% | -29.2% |
| Christian | 27.8% | 46.2% | -18.4% |
| Buddhist | 0.2% | 0.5% | -0.3% |
| Hindu | 8% | 1.7% | 6.3% |
| Muslim | 44.9% | 6.5% | 38.4% |
| Sikh | 3.1% | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Other religion | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Not answered | 7.8% | 6.0% | 1.8% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around High Street South was 103.1 per 1,000 residents, which is 49.9% lower than the East Ham average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
High Street South has the 18th lowest crime rate of 41 local areas in East Ham and the 345th lowest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 24.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -77.5%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75A High Street South, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £125,000 | 2026-01-07 | £118,925 |
| 83A High Street South, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £200,000 | 2025-10-30 | £188,047 |
| 67 High Street South, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-11-29 | £236,687 |
| 75A High Street South, London, Greater London Other, an established residential building | £1,195,572 | 2023-12-22 | £1,034,675 |
| 93 High Street South, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £390,000 | 2021-06-25 | £390,421 |
The percentage of student residents living in E6 6EJ 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 | 79 |
| Part-Time Employee | 57 |
| Looking after home or family | 36 |
| Self-Employed | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 31 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Other | 24 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 19 |
| Unemployed | 15 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 24 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Transport and storage | 11 |
| Education | 11 |
| Construction | 10 |
| Human health and social work activities | 8 |
| Other | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 5 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 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 | 626 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 1,684 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 2,765 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 | 2,954 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kay Rowe Nursery School Forest Gate , Forest Gate E7 0PH | 4out of 4 | 3,211 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 | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Michael's Catholic Primary School Howard Road , East Ham E6 6EE | - not rated | 93 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Junior School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Infant School Vicarage Lane , E6 4AD | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Vicarage Primary School Vicarage Lane , East Ham E6 6AD | - not rated | 492 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plashet, City of London Academy Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Academy converter | No | Girls | More About School |
| Plashet School Plashet Grove , East Ham E6 1DG | 3out of 4 | 1,292 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 |
| Brampton Manor School Roman Road , E6 3SQ | - not rated | 1,376 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St John's Catholic School Green Street , E13 9AX | - not rated | 1,481 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | 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 | 1,018 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Loxford School of Science and Technology Loxford Lane , IG1 2UT | - not rated | 3,434 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 | 266 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 | 386 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 | 4,480 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 4,584 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | 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 | 1,018 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 | - not rated | 4,075 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Buxton School 234 Cann Hall Road , Leytonstone E11 3NN | 3out of 4 | 4,578 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansbury School Park Avenue , E6 2PN | - not rated | 613 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Horizon Academy Flanders Road , E6 6FE | 3out of 4 | 668 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alif Academy 313-319 Katherine Road , Forest Gate E7 8PJ | - not rated | 1,594 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grangewood Independent School Chester Road , Forest Gate E7 8QT | - not rated | 1,672 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northstar New School c/o Gascoigne Primary Annex , The Shaftesburys IG11 7JA | - not rated | 1,680 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | 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 | 98 yd | |
| Cataleya Cakes Limited | Flat, 129 High Street South | 258 yd | |
| Nutrition Kitchen | East Ham Leisure Centre, 324 Barking Road | 317 yd | |
| Parkside Cafe | 127 High Street South, East Ham | 336 yd | |
| Town Hall Kitchens | East Ham Town Hall, 324 Barking Road | 355 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Lion E6 | 80 High Street South, East Ham | 131 yd | |
| East Ham South Conservative Club | 1 Vicarage Lane, East Ham | 472 yd | |
| Denmark Arms | 381 Barking Road, East Ham | 479 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gah Shing | 5 High Street South, East Ham | 204 yd | |
| East Ham Fried Chicken | 17 High Street South, East Ham | 204 yd | |
| Double Blessing Network (DBN) Limited | 13 High Street South, East Ham | 221 yd | |
| 7 Mamas Ltd | 2 Rancliffe Road, East Ham | 241 yd | |
| White Horse Fisheries | 106 High Street South, East Ham | 329 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tesco | 189 High Street South, East Ham | 336 yd | |
| Iceland Foods Ltd | 66 High Street North, East Ham | 580 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 2 - 10 Myrtle Road, East Ham | 634 yd | |
| Tesco | 1 Pilgrims Way, East Ham | 686 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park High Street | tennis courts | 218 yd |
| Newham College Of Further Education EAST HAM CAMPUS EAST HAM CAMPUS HIGH STREET SOUTH | health and fitness suite | 260 yd |
| East Ham Leisure Centre BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 314 yd |
| Flanders Playing Field NAPIER ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 411 yd |
| Vicarage Primary School VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE PRIMARY SCHOOL VICARAGE LANE | 411 yd | |
| Bonny Downs (The Well Centre) THE WELL THE WELL VICARAGE LANE | 602 yd | |
| Muscle Mania Fitness (Closed) Unit 1 Unit 1 Kempton Road | health and fitness suite | 632 yd |
| Brampton Park Masterman Road | grass pitches | 942 yd |
| Barking Road Recreation Ground Barking Road | grass pitches | 988 yd |
| Gooseley Playing Fields St. Albans Avenue | cycling, grass pitches, tennis courts | 992 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 | 86.8% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 73.7% |
| 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 | 80 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 162.2 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 21.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 46.15 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.