E6 postcode district in east London demonstrates modest property market performance with a five-year compound annual growth rate of 2.3% for prices against 4.7% for rents, indicating rental yield appeal despite constrained capital appreciation. The area's trajectory score of 43.7/100 places it at the 16th percentile nationally, reflecting average market prospects. Population metrics show virtually flat growth at -0.1% over five years, suggesting demographic stability without expansion drivers. The district's late-stage gentrification classification indicates established residential transition, though the rental-to-capital growth differential warrants consideration by investors prioritising income over asset value increases. Market fundamentals remain relatively static compared to higher-performing regions.
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- 1Property prices up 1.9% over 5 years (5yr CAGR)
- 2Rents growing at 4.7% per year
- 3Population declining at 0.1% per year
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What's changing in East Ham · June 2026
The trajectory score moved down 0.5 points this month to 43/100, driven mainly by safety.
East Ham (E6) common questions
Is East Ham up and coming?
Praesago's gentrification model currently classifies East Ham (E6) as Late-Stage. Its trajectory score is 43/100 (Average), in the top 84% of districts nationally. The score is up 7.0 points over the last 12 months.
Is East Ham safe?
East Ham has a safety score of 43/100 on Praesago's index, based on police.uk recorded crime data.
What is the average house price in East Ham?
The average property price in East Ham (E6) is £706k as of January 2026, based on UK House Price Index data. Prices have grown at 1.9% per year over the last five years.
What is the average rent in East Ham?
The median monthly rent in East Ham (E6) is £1,739 (2026), based on ONS private rental data.
Which areas are near East Ham?
Neighbouring postcode districts include Eltham (SE9), Woolwich (SE18), Ilford (IG3), Olympic Park (E20), Canary Wharf (E14). Each has its own monthly data page on Praesago.
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