Lawrence Street is in London and in Newham district. E16 1EP is located in the Canning Town South electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Lawrence Street, London, E16 1EP and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1HG, E16 1ER, E16 1ES, E16 1HQ, E16 1QR, E16 1PY, E16 1QY, E16 1EU, E16 1PU.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1EP has a slightly higher male population, with 52.6% 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 | 49.8% | 47.4% | -2.4% | 51.0% | -3.6% |
| Male | 50.2% | 52.6% | 2.4% | 49.0% | 3.6% |
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 1EP, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 51.5% 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 | 46.7% | 51.5% | 4.8% | 37.9% | 13.6% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 33.3% | 33.1% | -0.2% | 44.2% | -11.1% |
| Separated | 4.4% | 3.6% | -0.8% | 2.2% | 1.4% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 7.3% | -2.1% | 9.1% | -1.8% |
| Widowed | 6.1% | 4.5% | -1.6% | 6.1% | -1.6% |
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.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 53.1% | 44.6% | -8.5% | 48.4% | -3.8% |
| Good health | 31% | 36.7% | 5.7% | 33.6% | 3.1% |
| Fair health | 11.3% | 13% | 1.7% | 12.7% | 0.3% |
| Bad health | 3.3% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 4.0% | -0.6% |
| Very bad health | 1.3% | 2.3% | 1.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
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 1EP this area, 28.9% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 21.7% | 28.9% | 7.2% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 12.8% | 12.4% | -0.4% | 9.6% | 2.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.4% | 11.5% | -2.9% | 13.4% | -1.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.1% | 3.7% | 2.6% | 5.3% | -1.6% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10% | 11.8% | 1.8% | 16.9% | -5.1% |
| Degree or Similar | 28.9% | 28.9% | 0.0% | 33.8% | -4.9% |
| Other | 11.1% | 2.8% | -8.3% | 2.8% | 0.0% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 26.8% 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 | 12.1% | 10% | -2.1% | 1.1% | 8.9% |
| Indian | 1.7% | 7% | 5.3% | 3.1% | 3.9% |
| Pakistani | 2.9% | 4.3% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 1.6% |
| Other Asian | 3.3% | 0.9% | -2.4% | 1.6% | -0.7% |
| Black African | 25.5% | 23.6% | -1.9% | 2.5% | 21.1% |
| Black Caribbean | 8.8% | 5.9% | -2.9% | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Other Black | 5% | 2.5% | -2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| Mixed White and African | 2.9% | 4% | 1.1% | 0.4% | 3.6% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 0.4% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 2.2% |
| White | 37.2% | 26.8% | -10.4% | 81.4% | -54.6% |
| Arab | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 3.8% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 2.2% |
In this area, 62.8% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is lower than the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 56.9% | 62.8% | 5.9% | 83.2% | -20.4% |
| European Union | 7.5% | 8.9% | 1.4% | 6.1% | 2.8% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 16.7% | 12.1% | -4.6% | 2.7% | 9.4% |
| Middle East and Asia | 12.6% | 12.1% | -0.5% | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 5.9% | 2.6% | -3.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 56.5% | 62.9% | 6.4% | 83.2% | -20.3% |
| 10+ Years | 7.5% | 27.8% | 20.3% | 9.8% | 18.0% |
| 5-10 Years | 11.3% | 4% | -7.3% | 2.9% | 1.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 3% | -7.5% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Less than 2 years | 14.2% | 2.3% | -11.9% | 1.9% | 0.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 62.9% | 76.7% | -13.8% |
| Ireland | 0.2% | 0.6% | -0.4% |
| France | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Germany | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Italy | 1.9% | 0.6% | 1.3% |
| Portugal | 2.6% | 0.5% | 2.1% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| Romania | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.2% |
| Other EU countries | 2.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% |
| Other Europe | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| North Africa | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.5% | 0.3% | 2.2% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.2% | 0.3% | -0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 4.5% | 1.2% | 3.3% |
| South-East Asia | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 0.3% | 1.0% |
| Oceania | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| No passport held | 13.6% | 13.5% | 0.1% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 15.5% | 37.2% | -21.7% |
| Christian | 40.8% | 46.2% | -5.4% |
| Hindu | 1.7% | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| Muslim | 26.7% | 6.5% | 20.2% |
| Sikh | 3% | 0.9% | 2.1% |
| Not answered | 12.3% | 6.0% | 6.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Lawrence Street was 162.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 13.2% lower than the Canning Town North average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Lawrence Street has the 27th highest crime rate of 73 local areas in Canning Town North and the 218th highest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 63.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -18.6%.

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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 65 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £420,000 | 2021-06-11 | £434,951 |
| 49 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £385,000 | 2019-11-20 | £436,879 |
| 57 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £360,000 | 2018-06-07 | £410,451 |
| 65 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £248,000 | 2007-11-30 | £455,220 |
| 49 Lawrence Street, London, Greater London Terraced, an established residential building | £240,000 | 2007-05-29 | £468,293 |
E16 1EP area has a high unemployment rate. According to Census 2021, 9% residents of this area were unemployed, while the average in the UK was 4.83%. High levels of unemployment lead to more frequent crime and reduce the quality of life in this area.
The percentage of student residents living in E16 1EP area is much higher than the country's average. Usually places with high percentage of students are near Universities and near entertainment places.
| Full-Time Employee | 63 |
| Looking after home or family | 48 |
| Part-Time Employee | 45 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 38 |
| Other | 34 |
| Unemployed | 31 |
| Retired | 31 |
| Self-Employed | 25 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 24 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 19 |
| Construction | 16 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Other | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 6 |
| Real estate activities | 5 |
| Education | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Manufacturing | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Kerrison Nursery School Sophia Road , E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 1,176 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 | 2,297 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 2,550 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 3,182 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,537 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 | 403 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 3out of 4 | 586 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 595 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Star Primary School Star Lane , Canning Town E16 4NH | 3out of 4 | 699 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Helen's Catholic Primary School Chargeable Lane , E13 8DW | 4out of 4 | 862 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 | 330 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 786 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,739 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,811 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,826 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newham Sixth Form College Prince Regent Lane , Plaistow E13 8SG | - not rated | 1,474 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 1,884 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,424 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 2,918 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 | 3,680 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| School 21 Pitchford Street , E15 4RZ | 4out of 4 | 2,705 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 2,828 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,106 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Harris Academy Chobham 40 Cheering Lane , E20 1BD | 4out of 4 | 4,160 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,664 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College Trinity Community Centre, Bothwell Close , Canning Town E16 1QS | - not rated | 211 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,046 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,806 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,806 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,915 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Seafood | Plot 1, Land Former 45 To 53 | 124 yd | |
| Squires Cafe | 6 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 197 yd | |
| 55 Square Limited | 126 Barking Road, Canning Town | 209 yd | |
| West Ham Fish & Chips | 132 Barking Road, Canning Town | 209 yd | |
| Zzetta Pizza | 110A Barking Road, Canning Town | 210 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 134 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 419 yd | |
| Soda & Friends | Unit 2a, 20 Hopewell Square | 675 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 785 yd | |
| EADN London | 24 Stephenson Street, Canning Town | 848 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friscos | 4 Beckton Road, Canning Town | 197 yd | |
| Domino's Pizza | 2 Rathbone Market, Barking Road | 227 yd | |
| KFC | 131 - 133 Barking Road, Canning Town | 254 yd | |
| Eightys Kitchen | 163 Barking Road, Canning Town | 255 yd | |
| New Dallas Ltd | 157 Barking Road, Canning Town | 257 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 209 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 372 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 588 yd | |
| Sainsbury's | 50 Hopewell Square | 659 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 972 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 84 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 146 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 253 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 319 yd | |
| Fitness4Less (London Canning Town) VERMILLION BUILDING 30A VERMILLION BUILDING 30A BARKING ROAD | health and fitness suite | 348 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 539 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 570 yd |
| Star Park STAR LANE | grass pitches | 672 yd |
| Star Park (Closed) Star Lane | grass pitches | 677 yd |
| Peacock Gymnasium CAXTON STREET NORTH | health and fitness suite | 778 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 69.9 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 86.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 500 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 15.3 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 35 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.