Area Report
Last updated 26 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Newham: a school rated Good 0.2 miles away and East Ham Underground Station 0.5 miles off, putting roughly 16 km² within half an hour by public transport.
What's nearby — across walking, short-drive and school catchment distance. Data from official UK government sources.
01 — Snapshot
Around E6 2BB.
The large figure is how many we found nearby; the chip beside each label is that category’s NestScope score out of 100 — higher beats more of the UK.
Are the schools any good?
27Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 79 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 97 schools in total
- IMD education decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: St Michael's Catholic Primary School (Good) — 0.2 mi
Is it safe?
158crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 158 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 86.9)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
55GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 5/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 5 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 53 GP, 2 hospitals, 26 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: ASPIRE MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
East Ham Underground Station0.5 mi
East Ham Underground Station0.5 mi
35 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.03 mi
NestReach: ≈ 16 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
7green spaces
- IMD environment decile 3/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 3 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 17.5 ha total
- largest park 9.8 ha (0.31 mi away)
Nearest: East Ham Leisure Centre — 0.0 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
51shops & libraries
- 42 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Sainsburys, Iceland, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.0 mi
Nearest: Lidl London, Barking Road 363 — 0.1 mi
In Newham, 70% of secondary-school applicants were offered their first-preference school (94% got one of their top three) for 2024/25 entry. For primary places, 92% got their first preference (98% one of their top three).
Local-authority figures (DfE applications & offers) — how competitive it is to get a place across Newham, not a per-school number.
02 — Environment
Environment & risk near E6 2BB.
Official risk flags for context — deliberately not part of the NestScope score (they’re categorical hazards, not amenities). Flood zones, air quality & noise explained.
03 — House prices
Sold prices in E6.
Average sold price by property type across the E6 district, 2021–2026.
About E6 2BB
E6 2BB scores 71/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Lidl London, Barking Road 363 0.1 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E6 2BB is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 7,292 of 32,844 neighbourhoods in England. The Index of Multiple Deprivation is the UK government's official measure of relative deprivation, refreshed roughly every five years. Housing pressure here is high (IMD housing decile 1/10).
There are 97 schools within the typical catchment area, including 30 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 49 rated Good. The nearest school is Newham Collegiate Sixth Form Centre, City of London Academy, within a short walk.
There were 158 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 53 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 26 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is ASPIRE MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is EAST HAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is within a short walk.
