Victoria Dock Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 1DA is located in the Royal Victoria electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Victoria Dock Road, London, E16 1DA and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1XJ, E16 1XE, E16 1XN, E16 1XH, E16 1LU, E16 1JL, E16 1XG, E16 1XD, E16 1FF.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1DA has a slightly higher male population, with 51.4% of residents being male. Several factors can contribute to this, including areas with industries or sectors that predominantly employ men, proximity to universities or technical schools with a higher enrollment of male students, presence of all-male or predominantly male institutions (military academies, boarding schools).
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.5% | 48.6% | 0.1% | 51.0% | -2.4% |
| Male | 51.5% | 51.4% | -0.1% | 49.0% | 2.4% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around E16 1DA, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 61.2% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 58.8% | 61.2% | 2.4% | 37.9% | 23.3% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 30.9% | 27.9% | -3.0% | 44.2% | -16.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.1% | 1.0% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 2.2% | 1.1% |
| Divorced | 3.1% | 3.3% | 0.2% | 9.1% | -5.8% |
| Widowed | 5.2% | 2.7% | -2.5% | 6.1% | -3.4% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (88.9%) compared to the average (82%). This typically indicates either a younger population or more affluent area.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 43.1% | 49.5% | 6.4% | 48.4% | 1.1% |
| Good health | 36.9% | 39.4% | 2.5% | 33.6% | 5.8% |
| Fair health | 10.8% | 8.7% | -2.1% | 12.7% | -4.0% |
| Bad health | 5.4% | 2.4% | -3.0% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 1.2% | -1.2% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around E16 1DA this area, 9.3% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its high percentage of residents with higher education degree or similar. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 65.6%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 42.3% | 9.3% | -33.0% | 18.2% | -8.9% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 10.3% | 4.9% | -5.4% | 9.6% | -4.7% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 12.4% | 3.8% | -8.6% | 13.4% | -9.6% |
| Apprenticeship | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 5.3% | -4.2% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 8.2% | 9.3% | 1.1% | 16.9% | -7.6% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.6% | 65.6% | 47.0% | 33.8% | 31.8% |
| Other | 8.2% | 6% | -2.2% | 2.8% | 3.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 61.7% of the residents identify as white, which is lower than the UK average of 81.4%, there are significant representations of other ethnic groups.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 3.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 1.1% | 2.7% |
| Chinese | 7.7% | 3.8% | -3.9% | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Indian | 4.6% | 10% | 5.4% | 3.1% | 6.9% |
| Pakistani | 0% | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.7% | -0.8% |
| Other Asian | 0.8% | 0.5% | -0.3% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
| Black African | 17.7% | 7.2% | -10.5% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 1.0% | -1.0% |
| Other Black | 3.1% | 1.4% | -1.7% | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.3% | 2.4% | 0.1% | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Mixed Other | 1.5% | 1% | -0.5% | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| White | 49.2% | 61.7% | 12.5% | 81.4% | -19.7% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 3.1% | 0% | -3.1% | 0.1% | -0.1% |
| Roma | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 0.6% | 2.3% |
| Other | 2.3% | 0.5% | -1.8% | 1.6% | -1.1% |
In this area, just 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom, meaning that the majority of residents originate from outside the UK.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 73.1% | 42.6% | -30.5% | 83.2% | -40.6% |
| European Union | 3.1% | 21.5% | 18.4% | 6.1% | 15.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.8% | 4.0% |
| Africa | 5.4% | 11.5% | 6.1% | 2.7% | 8.8% |
| Middle East and Asia | 18.5% | 13.9% | -4.6% | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 0% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% |
| Oceania | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 42.6% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 20.2% of residents have lived in the UK for 10 years or more.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 73.1% | 42.8% | -30.3% | 83.2% | -40.4% |
| 10+ Years | 4.6% | 20.2% | 15.6% | 9.8% | 10.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.1% | 11.1% | 8.0% | 2.9% | 8.2% |
| 2-5 Years | 8.5% | 14.9% | 6.4% | 2.2% | 12.7% |
| Less than 2 years | 10.8% | 11.1% | 0.3% | 1.9% | 9.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.7% | 76.7% | -20.0% |
| Ireland | 1.4% | 0.6% | 0.8% |
| France | 1% | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Germany | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| Italy | 3.8% | 0.6% | 3.2% |
| Portugal | 1.9% | 0.5% | 1.4% |
| Spain | 4.8% | 0.4% | 4.4% |
| Lithuania | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Poland | 1.9% | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Romania | 2.9% | 0.9% | 2.0% |
| Other EU countries | 3.4% | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Turkey | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Other Europe | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| North Africa | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.9% | 0.3% | 2.6% |
| Southern Asia | 6.7% | 1.2% | 5.5% |
| South-East Asia | 1% | 0.2% | 0.8% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.4% | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Central and South America | 1.4% | 0.2% | 1.2% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| No passport held | 2.4% | 13.5% | -11.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 41.1% | 37.2% | 3.9% |
| Christian | 26.3% | 46.2% | -19.9% |
| Buddhist | 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Hindu | 5.7% | 1.7% | 4.0% |
| Muslim | 12.9% | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| Sikh | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other religion | 1% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Not answered | 11% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Victoria Dock Road was 349.0 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.8% higher than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Victoria Dock Road has the 14th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 68th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 135.4 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has risen by about 58.0%.

Households in this area have a higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 88% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment 1301 Galleria House, 12B Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £461,225 | 2023-09-01 | £449,434 |
| Apartment 1308 Galleria House, 12B Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £461,225 | 2023-09-01 | £449,434 |
| Apartment 1401 Galleria House, 12B Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £463,600 | 2023-09-01 | £451,748 |
| Apartment 1407 Galleria House, 12B Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £460,750 | 2023-09-01 | £448,971 |
| Apartment 1001 Galleria House, 12B Western Gateway, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, a newly built property | £456,475 | 2023-09-01 | £444,805 |
| Full-Time Employee | 119 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Part-Time Employee | 12 |
| Looking after home or family | 7 |
| Unemployed | 7 |
| Other | 6 |
| Retired | 5 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 4 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 4 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 2 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 7 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 6 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 5 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 4 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 4 |
| Construction | 4 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Transport and storage | 3 |
| Human health and social work activities | 3 |
| Other | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,478 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,745 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 2,840 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 3out of 4 | 2,958 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Pound Park Nursery School Pound Park Road , Charlton SE7 8AF | 4out of 4 | 3,795 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 428 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 626 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Culloden Primary - A Paradigm Academy Dee Street , Poplar E14 0PT | 4out of 4 | 1,275 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | 3out of 4 | 1,020 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,436 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,488 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Park Community School Bright Street , Poplar E14 0RZ | 3out of 4 | 1,724 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,915 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,012 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 2,043 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,142 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,496 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 4,241 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,743 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 3,328 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,527 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,593 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,731 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 335 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 766 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravensbourne 6 Penrose Way , SE10 0EW | - not rated | 1,219 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 2,185 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Haizira School C/O Fieldwork Education , 30 Skylines Village E14 9TS | - not rated | 2,224 yd | Service children's education | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Beans & Bubbles Company | Unit 5, Centurion Tower | 103 yd | |
| Rise Climbing | Unit 6, Centurion Tower | 103 yd | |
| Peacock Gymnasium | Peacock House, Caxton Street North | 154 yd | |
| Pepenero | Unit 3, The Sphere | 257 yd | |
| Fatboy's Diner | 31 Trinity Buoy Wharf | 338 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 294 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 516 yd | |
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 844 yd | |
| LA Lounge | 26 North Woolwich Road, Silvertown | 882 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Papas Kitchen | Unit 7, Sovereign Tower | 148 yd | |
| Good Fing Pizza Ltd | Unit 8, St Vincent Court | 170 yd | |
| The Orchard | 64 Orchard Place | 359 yd | |
| Wok & Go Canning Town | 2 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 550 yd | |
| Love My Kitchen Ltd | Unit F10, Expressway Studios | 665 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 153 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 484 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 672 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 676 yd | |
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 840 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 207 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 257 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 396 yd |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 573 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 698 yd |
| The Quad Club (London Docklands) WESTERN GATEWAY | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 743 yd |
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 756 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 966 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 1,032 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.