Area Report
Last updated 01 AUG 2026Neighbourhood Report
A middling, mixed part of Newham: a school rated Good within a short walk and East Ham Underground Station 0.3 miles off, putting roughly 10 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 2BX.
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
- 80 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 100 schools in total
- IMD education decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: Altmore Infant School (Good) — 0.0 mi
Is it safe?
109crimes last month
- IMD crime decile 4/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's crime domain sits in band 4 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 109 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 59.7)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
54GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 7/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 7 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 52 GP, 2 hospitals, 27 dentists, pharmacy 0.2 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: LATHOM ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.3 mi
Can I get to work?
East Ham Underground Station0.3 mi
East Ham Underground Station0.3 mi
36 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.19 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
4green 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.
- 7.2 ha total
- largest park 3.5 ha (0.32 mi away)
Nearest: East Ham Leisure Centre — 0.3 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
53shops & libraries
- 44 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Iceland, Tesco, Sainsburys, Lidl…
- nearest 0.2 mi
- library 0.2 mi
Nearest: Iceland East Ham 2 — 0.2 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 2BX.
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 2BX
E6 2BX scores 77/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Iceland East Ham 2 0.2 mi away. The breakdown below draws on official UK data covering schools, safety, healthcare, transport, environment and local amenities.
In national context, E6 2BX is an above-average neighbourhood — IMD decile 5/10, ranked 13,234 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 100 schools within the typical catchment area, including 30 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 50 rated Good. The nearest school is Altmore Infant School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 109 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating a high level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 52 GP surgeries, 2 hospitals and 27 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is LATHOM ROAD MEDICAL CENTRE, 0.3 mi away. The nearest hospital is EAST HAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, 0.7 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.2 mi away.
