Area Report
Last updated 31 JUL 2026Neighbourhood Report
A less well-off part of Newham: a school rated Good within a short walk and Beckton DLR 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 5XG.
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?
17Good/Outstanding within 1 mi
- 64 rated Good or better within 2 mi
- 78 schools in total
- IMD education decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's education domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
Nearest top-rated: North Beckton Primary School (Good) — 0.1 mi
Is it safe?
49crimes 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.
- 49 crimes in 0.25 mi last month (residential-weighted: 35)
Crimes reported last month · UK Police API
Can I see a GP?
16GP & hospitals
- IMD health decile 6/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's health domain sits in band 6 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 15 GP, 1 hospital, 11 dentists, pharmacy 0.1 mi within 1.5 mi
Nearest GP: TOLLGATE MEDICAL CENTRE — 0.1 mi
Can I get to work?
Beckton DLR Station0.3 mi
Beckton DLR Station0.3 mi
25 bus stops also within 0.5 miles · nearest 0.06 mi
NestReach: ≈ 10 km² reachable within 30 min by bus & rail · England median ≈ 7 km² See the reach map →
How green is it?
19green spaces
- IMD environment decile 1/10From the official English Indices of Deprivation (IMD 2019, gov.uk) — this neighbourhood's environment domain sits in band 1 of 10 nationally (1 = most deprived, 10 = least). One of the anchor signals behind the NestScope Score.
- 46.8 ha total
- largest park 34.2 ha (0.15 mi away)
Nearest: Park (0.34 ha) — 0.1 mi
Can I get the shopping done?
53shops & libraries
- 44 supermarkets within 2 mi
- Lidl, Asda, Sainsburys, Tesco…
- nearest 0.1 mi
- library 0.1 mi
Nearest: Lidl Beckton London — 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 5XG.
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 5XG
E6 5XG scores 73/100 on the NestScope Score, with its strongest showing in local amenities and transport — with Lidl Beckton London 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 5XG is a mixed, mid-ranking neighbourhood — IMD decile 3/10, ranked 9,464 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 78 schools within the typical catchment area, including 21 rated Outstanding by Ofsted and 43 rated Good. The nearest school is North Beckton Primary School (Ofsted: Good), within a short walk.
There were 49 crimes reported on the surrounding streets in the most recent month, indicating an elevated level of immediate-area crime.
Healthcare access is good, with 15 GP surgeries, 1 hospital and 11 dental practices in the wider neighbourhood. The nearest GP practice is TOLLGATE MEDICAL CENTRE, within a short walk. The nearest hospital is NEWHAM HOSPITAL, 1.1 mi away. A pharmacy is 0.1 mi away.
