Area Information for Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF

Melbourne Road in Newham is in the London region of England. The postcode is within the East Ham ward/electoral division, which is in the constituency of East Ham. This page combines information for the address Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF, and the neighbourhood in which it resides. If you wish, you can also view information for the whole of E6 here. For more details on the exact area these statistics cover, please see the map below and click "Show Census Area Covered" immediately below the map.

Basic Information

Area Type Urban
Local Authority Newham
Ward East Ham
Constituency East Ham * Note that some postcodes straddle constituency boundaries. To check your exact constituency by house number or name, use the TheyWorkForYou website at this link.
Region London
Country England

Housing Summary

The most common type of housing in the area immediately surrounding this street is flats, with the most common tenure being social rental housing. We also have information on housing tenure, occupancy and more on our Housing tab.

Policing & Crime Summary

We have information on the local policing neighbourhood (East Ham), and the Metropolitan Police Service force area, which is available on the Crime tab of this page.

We also hold details of the latest crimes committed in February 2025, when 298 crimes were reported within half a mile of E6 2EF.

Nearby Services

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Broadband Summary

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About the Demographic Information

The information on housing, people, culture, employment and education that is displayed about Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF is based on the last census performed in the UK in 2021. They are performed once every 10 years. Our website shows 2021 data for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. For Scotland, 2022 data is shown (the Scottish census was performed a year later than the rest of the UK). Please note: census information may include figures for adjacent streets and postcodes. The figures are therefore representative of the local area, not a specific street address or row of houses.

The census collection is designed so that each group of postcodes should contain at least 100 people (50 in Scotland). This is done to preserve the anonymity of the people in that area, as some postcodes cover a very small area, sometimes a single building. You can see the area covered by the census statistics by clicking "Show Census Area Covered" below the map above.

Nearby Locations

Our information is available for almost all UK postcodes. Why not take a look at some of these other postcodes in the immediate vicinity of Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF:

Didsbury Close, Newham, London, E6 2FA
Nelson Street, Newham, London, E6 2RL
Wellington Road, Newham, London, E6 2DD
Wellington Road, Newham, London, E6 2EE
Barking Road, Newham, London, E6 2RT
Canberra Road, Newham, London, E6 2RW

Alternatively, click here to view demographic information about E6 as a whole.

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House Prices

There have been no house sales reported to the Land Registry in this postcode since January 1st 1995.

Our data comes directly from the Land Registry, and is updated monthly. It does not include commercial sales, or sales of land without property.

Housing Types Embed This

This area contains a mixture of housing types, as detailed below. No single type of dwelling accounts for more than 50% of the dwellings. Please note that the figures may include adjacent streets - see the Summary tab for an explanation and map of the area that these figures cover.

Housing Types
Detached 6
Semi-Detached 12
Terraced 59
Flat (Purpose-Built) 68
Flat (Converted) 1
Residence in Converted Building inc. former schools, churches, warehouses 3
Residence in Commercial Building 2
Total 151
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Housing Tenure Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Melbourne Road, Newham, London contains a higher-than-average level of social housing - 40% of household spaces. This contrasts with the national average of just under 17.5%.

Housing Tenure
Owned Outright 26
Owned with Mortgage 22
Shared Ownership 0
Rented: From Council 15
Rented: Other Social 45
Rented: Private Landlord inc. letting agents 38
Rented: Other 5
Rent Free 0
Total 151

Housing Occupancy Embed This Back to Top

This data lists the total number of residents normally resident within each household. The figures do not record under- or over-occupancy.

Housing Occupancy
One Person 54
Two People 27
Three People 16
Four People 26
Five People 22
Six People 1
Seven People 3
8+ People 2
Total 151

Household Composition Embed This Back to Top

The area containing Melbourne Road, Newham, London consists predominantly of single-family households, which is more common in suburban areas.

Household Composition
1 Person Household 54
Family Household 76
Other Household 18
Total 148

Household Deprivation Embed This Back to Top

Household deprivation was measured against four dimensions for the 2021 census - employment, education, health/disability, and overcrowding.

Household Deprivation
Not Deprived 42
Deprived In One Dimension 54
Deprived In Two Dimensions 42
Deprived In Three Dimensions 13
Deprived In Four Dimensions 0
Total 151

Gender Embed This

Across the UK as a whole, the gender split is roughly equal at 49% male, 51% female. This address in East Ham constituency is broadly in line with those figures, with 47% male.

Gender
Male 196
Female 219
Total 415

Age Groups Embed This Back to Top

Across the UK as a whole, the median age is 40.7 years. In general, inner-city areas show high concentrations of people aged 18-30, suburbs show larger numbers of small children and adults aged 30-50, and rural and small towns are more popular with older workers and retirees. Many poorer areas lack a majority age group, which is due in part to the people in that area being constrained by circumstance rather than being able to choose where to retire, raise a family or grow up.

Age Groups
0-4 22
5-9 30
10-14 27
15-19 31
20-24 35
25-29 19
30-34 28
35-39 31
40-44 32
45-49 29
50-54 31
55-59 25
60-64 13
65-69 22
70-74 15
75-79 9
80-84 9
85+ 5
Total 413

Relationship Status Embed This Back to Top

The postcode E6 2EF does not show a significant deviation from the average figures for the UK. In the UK as a whole, the average figures are approximately as follows for relationship statuses: 44.6% married, 37.9% single, 9% divorced, 6.2% widowed, and 2.3% separated.

Figures for relationship status do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. Following the Civil Partnership Act that came into force in 2019, census figures for 2021 no longer categorise same sex relationships as a separate category. Civil partnerships are now included within the figures for the other categories (Married, Divorced and so forth).

Relationship Status
Single 123
Married 137
Separated 13
Divorced 38
Widowed 16
Total 327

Health Embed This Back to Top

Health in the UK is strongly tied to age as you would expect, but the affluence of a neighbourhood also has strong influence, with deprived areas often showing poorer standards of health.

Overall, the UK considers itself to be healthy - 81.7% of residents rated their health as Very Good or Good. The full breakdown is as follows for the United Kingdom: 48.4% Very Good, 33.3% Good, 12.9% Fair, 4.2% Bad and 1.3% Very Bad.

It is notable that the number of residents reporting Very Good or Good health increased in 2021/22 compared to the previous census, despite an aging UK population. This may have been influenced by how people perceived their health against the backdrop of the pandemic.

Health
Very Good 184
Good 147
Fair 47
Bad 32
Very Bad 5
Total 415

Education & Qualifications Embed This Back to Top

At the time of the 2021 census, across the UK 18.2% of residents had no qualification, 10.3% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.2% had 5+ GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS-Levels, 16.6% had 2+ A-Levels, 33.6% had a degree (or similar professional qualification), and 5.6% had an apprenticeship.

The qualification levels are based on current qualification names. The former Ordinary Levels (O-Levels) and CSEs will be included in the GCSE figures. Former Higher School Certificates (HSCs) will be counted as A-Levels.

Highest Qualification Level Achieved
Degree or above, or Similar e.g. professional qualification (accountancy etc) 115
Apprenticeship 5
HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels 36
5+ GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels 37
1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent 31
No GCSEs or Equivalent 79
Other 25
Total 328

Ethnic Group Embed This

Melbourne Road, Newham, London can be considered more ethnically diverse than the UK average. As whole, the UK population claims itself as approximately 83% white, with residents of this area being 23% so.

As a country with a diverse population, the UK is home to other sizable ethnic groups, with mixed ethnicity (2.7%), Indian (2.9%) and Pakistani (2.6%) being the largest groups reported.

There is considerable division of ethnicities within the UK, with ethnically diverse addresses uncommon outside of urban areas.

Ethnic Group
White 94
Mixed Ethnicity 21
Indian 48
Pakistani 44
Bangladeshi 67
Chinese 5
Other Asian 31
Black African 43
Black Caribbean 18
Other Black/African/Caribbean 11
Arab 5
Other 26
Total 413

Country of Birth Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Melbourne Road, Newham, London), only 45% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, so the majority of the residents of this area were not born in the UK.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 84% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. The other major groups were 6.7% from European countries, 5.2% from Middle Eastern or Asian countries, 2.5% from African countries, and 1.6% from the rest of the world.

Country of Birth
United Kingdom 187
European Union 67
Rest of Europe 5
Africa 35
Middle East and Asia 107
The Americas (North, Central and South America, and the Caribbean) 15
Total 416

Length of Residence Embed This Back to Top

In this area (Melbourne Road, Newham, London), only 45% of the residents were born in the United Kingdom, with 33% of the residents residing in the UK for 10 years or more.

At the time of the 2021/22 census, approximately 83.8% of the resident population of the United Kingdom were born in the UK. Some 9.4% have resided in the UK for 10 years plus, 2.8% for 5-10 years, 2.2% for 2-5 years, and 1.8% for less than two years.

The length of time a person has been resident in the UK has been calculated from the time a resident most recently arrived in the UK (excluding holidays/short stays outside the UK). However, residents that were born in the UK but emigrated and then later returned will still be counted as "Born in the United Kingdom".

Length of Residence
Born in The United Kingdom 187
10+ Years 136
5-10 Years 33
2-5 Years 44
Less Than 2 Years 14
Total 414

Passport(s) Held Embed This Back to Top

Note that an individual may hold one or more passports. The data may include people living in adjacent addresses to E6 2EF.

Passport(s) Held
None 32
United Kingdom 251
Republic of Ireland 3
European Union 71
Rest of Europe 0
African Countries 4
Middle East or Asia 44
North America or Caribbean 1
Central and South America 8

Religion Embed This Back to Top

The largest religious group in England and Wales are Christians - 46.2% of residents. However, a sizeable portion of the population (37.2%) claim to have no religion, which has increased substantially from the 25.1% reported in the 2011 census. Some 6.5% identify themselves as Muslim, 1.7% Hindu, 0.9% Sikh, 0.5% Buddhist, 0.5% Jewish, and 0.6% as other religions, while the remaining 6% did not state their religious views.

Religion
No Religion 27
Christian 178
Buddhist 0
Hindu 37
Jewish 0
Muslim 146
Sikh 2
Other Religion 1
Not Stated 26
Total 417

Economic Activity Embed This

Figures for economic activity do not include those aged under 16, or those family members aged 16-18 who are in full-time education. The data was correct as of the 2021/22 census, which was a period of depressed economic activity.

The 2021 census occurred during period of depressed economic activity due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, care should be taken in interpreting figures relating to labour market participation.

Economic Activity
Full-Time Employee 76
Part-Time Employee (defined as 30 hours or less per week) 44
Self Employed (No Subordinates) 30
Self Employed (With Subordinates) 2
Unemployed 19
Full-Time Student (with or without job) 39
Retired 47
Looking After Home or Family 28
Long-Term Sick or Disabled 20
Other 22
Total 327

Occupation Group Embed This Back to Top

This data is based on resident aged 16+ on census day 2021/22, who were in employment. The categories used are taken from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 2020.

Occupation Group
Managers, Directors and Senior Officials 8
Professional Occupations 27
Associate Professional Occupations 9
Administrative and Secretarial Occupations 10
Skilled Trades Occupations 13
Caring, Leisure and Other Service Occupations 18
Sales and Customer Service Occupations 22
Process, Plant and Machine Operatives 22
Elementary Occupations 31
Total 160

Socio-Economic Classification Embed This Back to Top

Classifications are assigned based on an algorithm created by the National Statistics Agency, called the Socio-economic Classification (NS-SEC).

Socio-Economic Classification
Large Employer or Higher Managerial/Professional 17
Supervisory, or Lower Managerial/Administrative/Professional 40
Intermediate Occupation e.g. clerical, sales, technical, engineering occupations 29
Own Account Worker/Small Employer 44
Lower Technical or Supervisory Occupation 17
Routine Occupation e.g. sales, service, production, operative, agricultural occupations 37
Semi-Routine Occupation 46
Never Worked or Long-Term Unemployed 60
Full-time Student 37
Total 327

Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF is within the East Ham policing neighbourhood, under the Metropolitan Police Service force area. For non-urgent queries, contact 101. For emergency assistance, please contact 999. In February 2025, 298 crimes were reported within half a mile of E6 2EF.


Neighbourhood Team

Crime: Click here to view 298 crimes committed near Melbourne Road
Neighbourhood Team Address East Ham
Force Website: https://www.met.police.uk/

Data courtesy of police.uk. See our Data Sources page for more information.

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Below are the details of the closest services to Newham. All distances are straight-line distances, please consult the map of the facility to check the exact location. You can also view these details on our interactive services map for E6 2EF.

Nearest Railway Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest railway stations to Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF. The nearest railway station is Barking, approximately 1.1 miles away.

Name Approximate Distance*
Barking 1.1 miles
Woodgrange Park 1.2 miles
Manor Park 1.5 miles
Ilford 1.9 miles
Forest Gate 1.9 miles
Wanstead Park 1.9 miles
Custom House (Elizabeth line) 2.1 miles
West Ham 2.3 miles
Maryland 2.4 miles
Barking Riverside 2.6 miles
Canary Wharf (Elizabeth line) 2.6 miles
Seven Kings 2.7 miles
Stratford (London) 2.8 miles
Woolwich Dockyard 2.9 miles
Woolwich (Elizabeth line) 2.9 miles
Woolwich Arsenal 3 miles
Stratford International 3 miles
Leytonstone High Road 3.1 miles
Plumstead 3.2 miles
Goodmayes 3.2 miles

Nearest Tube/DLR Stations Back to Top

Listed here are the 20 closest Tube and Docklands Light Railway stations to Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF. The nearest Tube station is East Ham, approximately 0.5 miles away.

Nearest Primary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest primary schools to Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF. The nearest is Nelson Primary School, approximately 220 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Nelson Primary School 220 yards
    
St Michael's Catholic Primary School 350 yards
    
Altmore Infant School 460 yards
    
Hartley Primary School 680 yards
    
Lathom Junior School 720 yards
    
Vicarage Primary School 750 yards
    
Langdon Academy (All Through) 780 yards
    
Kensington Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Central Park Primary School 0.7 miles
    
Cleves Primary School 0.7 miles
    

Nearest Secondary Schools Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest secondary schools to Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF. The nearest is Langdon Academy, approximately 780 yards away.

Name Approximate Distance* Ofsted Rating
Langdon Academy (All Through) 780 yards
    
Plashet School 0.6 miles
    
Little Ilford School 1 mile
    
Brampton Manor Academy 1 mile
    
Greatfields School 1.1 miles
    
Kingsford Community School 1.3 miles
    
Cumberland Community School 1.3 miles
    
Lister Community School 1.4 miles
    
St Angela's Ursuline School 1.5 miles
    
Eastbury Community School (All Through) 1.5 miles
    

Nearest Doctor's Surgeries/GP Practices Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest GPs (General Practitioners) to Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF. The nearest is Market Street Health Group, approximately 250 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Dentists Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest dentists to Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF. The nearest is East Ham Dental Care, approximately 450 yards away. Please consult the NHS Choices website to check if the facility is currently accepting new NHS patients.

Nearest Hospitals Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest hospitals to Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF. The nearest is East Ham Memorial Hospital, approximately 0.7 miles away.

Nearest Opticians Back to Top

Listed here are the 10 closest opticians to Melbourne Road, Newham, London, E6 2EF. The nearest is NEIL GORDON OPTICIANS, approximately 370 yards away.

* Distances are measured in a straight line from the given postcode. Please consult the facility's map page or your preferred route finding/GPS app for driving directions.


 

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Broadband in E6 2EF

This postcode has support for gigabit broadband at one or more premises. Gigabit broadband is the latest high-speed standard, meaning fixed line broadband at a potential speed of 1,000Mbps or more - more than enough for even the most demanding household gaming, video calling, video and internet browsing needs. Note that occasionally some properties in a postcode may still not be eligible due to conditions on the ground, or the building structure. If you wish to enquire about a specific property in this postcode, contact the major suppliers, for instance Virgin Media, BT Broadband and Plusnet. For more information on Superfast Broadband, see the OpenReach website.

Broadband data is based on information provided by the major fixed internet service providers in the UK, including Virgin Media and BT. It does not include providers of satellite internet.

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Gigabit (1,000Mbps+) Internet Available? Yes
Ultrafast (300Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Superfast (30Mbps+) Broadband Available? Yes
Maximum Download Speed Available 1000Mbps+

Top Broadband Suppliers Back to Top

Thanks to a survey[link] performed for Broadband Genie, we can show you the best broadband suppliers in the United Kingdom as of 2019. The most popular supplier was Plusnet, based on average scores for value, support, speed, reliability, customer service, security and whether the customer would recommend the supplier.

Supplier Customer Rating
Plusnet 76.2%
Zen Internet 75.8%
Post Office 74%
EE Broadband 73.4%
NOW TV 70.8%
Vodafone 70%
Sky Digital 69.2%
BT Broadband 67.4%
Virgin Media 67.4%
TalkTalk 65.2%
 

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