Affluence in E6 2SE
How E6 2SE ranks on deprivation and income, and the work and qualifications behind it.
- Neighbourhood
- East Ham South
- Council
- Newham
- Region
- London
- Neighbourhood population
- 1,713 (2024)
E6 2SELondon
How well off E6 2SE is
On the English Indices of Deprivation 2025, the E6 2SE area scores 2.0 out of 10, placing it among the most deprived fifth of England. Its lowest-scoring category is barriers to housing and services (1.0 out of 10). Scores are ranked within England only, so they can’t be compared across UK nations.
- Barriers to housing and services1.0
- Income2.0
- Children in low-income families2.0
- Older people in low-income households2.0
- Employment3.0
- Education and skills3.0
- Health and disability4.0
- Crime4.0
- Living environment4.0
Household income
Average yearly household income before tax (2022/23), estimated for local neighbourhoods.
Who is in work
50.7% of adults in the E6 2SE area are in work, broadly in line with the England average of 55.7%. 8.8% are retired and 12.9% are full-time students.
Social grade
18.5% of adults in the E6 2SE area work in managerial or professional jobs, well below the England average of 33.2%.
Highest qualification
30.7% of adults in the E6 2SE area hold a degree or equivalent, broadly in line with the England average of 33.9%. 25.1% have no qualifications.
Census figures aren’t published for single postcodes, so the neighbourhood figures on this tab cover the area around E6 2SE (East Ham South) (about 1,713 residents).
Sources: English Indices of Deprivation 2025; ONS small area income estimates; Census 2021 (ONS). Open Government Licence v3.0.