Hammersley Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 1FW is located in the Custom House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2012-09-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hammersley Road, London, E16 1FW and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1FZ, E16 1FX, E16 1FS, E16 1RA, E16 1QQ, E16 1FT, E16 3QU, E16 4EG, E16 1GH.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. However, the area surrounding E16 1FW, has a female population slightly higher than UK average, with 53.5% of residents being female. Several factors can contribute to this. Women generally live longer than men, resulting in a higher proportion of women in neighborhoods with significant elderly populations. Typically, as people grow older, they tend to relocate from city center addresses to suburban areas, smaller towns, and rural locations. Consequently, these areas often have a higher number of females. A higher female population can also be found in areas with industries that employ more women, such as healthcare, education, and retail.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 53.5% | 1.0% | 51.0% | 2.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 46.5% | -1.0% | 49.0% | -2.5% |
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 1FW, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 54.3% 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 | 50.3% | 54.3% | 4.0% | 37.9% | 16.4% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 29.7% | 33.6% | 3.9% | 44.2% | -10.6% |
| Married: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Civil partnership: Opposite sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Separated | 7% | 2% | -5.0% | 2.2% | -0.2% |
| Divorced | 9.2% | 7.8% | -1.4% | 9.1% | -1.3% |
| Widowed | 3.8% | 0% | -3.8% | 6.1% | -6.1% |
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 (89.9%) 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% | 61.8% | 18.7% | 48.4% | 13.4% |
| Good health | 36.5% | 28.1% | -8.4% | 33.6% | -5.5% |
| Fair health | 13.3% | 7% | -6.3% | 12.7% | -5.7% |
| Bad health | 5.1% | 2.4% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.6% |
| Very bad health | 2% | 0.6% | -1.4% | 1.2% | -0.6% |
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 1FW this area, 7% 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 59%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 29.2% | 7% | -22.2% | 18.2% | -11.2% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 11.9% | 6.3% | -5.6% | 9.6% | -3.3% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 14.6% | 9.4% | -5.2% | 13.4% | -4.0% |
| Apprenticeship | 0.5% | 4.3% | 3.8% | 5.3% | -1.0% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 6.5% | 14.1% | 7.6% | 16.9% | -2.8% |
| Degree or Similar | 24.3% | 59% | 34.7% | 33.8% | 25.2% |
| Other | 13% | 0% | -13.0% | 2.8% | -2.8% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39% 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 | 6.3% | 5.2% | -1.1% | 1.1% | 4.1% |
| Chinese | 0.4% | 3% | 2.6% | 0.7% | 2.3% |
| Indian | 2% | 3.7% | 1.7% | 3.1% | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 2.7% | 0.3% | -2.4% | 2.7% | -2.4% |
| Other Asian | 7.5% | 3% | -4.5% | 1.6% | 1.4% |
| Black African | 27.1% | 15.5% | -11.6% | 2.5% | 13.0% |
| Black Caribbean | 4.3% | 3.4% | -0.9% | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Other Black | 4.7% | 4.6% | -0.1% | 0.5% | 4.1% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.8% | 1.8% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.5% | -0.1% | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.7% | 4.9% | 2.2% | 0.9% | 4.0% |
| Mixed Other | 0% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 0.8% | 4.7% |
| White | 38.4% | 39% | 0.6% | 81.4% | -42.4% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Arab | 0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Other | 1.6% | 5.2% | 3.6% | 1.6% | 3.6% |
In this area, 52.4% 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 | 58.4% | 52.4% | -6.0% | 83.2% | -30.8% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 21% | 13.2% | 6.1% | 14.9% |
| Rest of Europe | 0.8% | 4.6% | 3.8% | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| Africa | 20% | 7.6% | -12.4% | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Middle East and Asia | 11.4% | 8.5% | -2.9% | 5.6% | 2.9% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.6% | 5.5% | 3.9% | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| British Overseas | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 58% | 52.6% | -5.4% | 83.2% | -30.6% |
| 10+ Years | 8.2% | 23.5% | 15.3% | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| 5-10 Years | 3.5% | 11% | 7.5% | 2.9% | 8.1% |
| 2-5 Years | 9.8% | 10.1% | 0.3% | 2.2% | 7.9% |
| Less than 2 years | 20.4% | 2.8% | -17.6% | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 53.6% | 76.7% | -23.1% |
| Ireland | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| France | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Germany | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Italy | 2.4% | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Portugal | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Spain | 2.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 3.3% | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| Poland | 2.7% | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Romania | 6.4% | 0.9% | 5.5% |
| Other EU countries | 5.2% | 1.5% | 3.7% |
| Other Europe | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North Africa | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Central and Western Africa | 2.4% | 0.3% | 2.1% |
| Middle East | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2.1% | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| South-East Asia | 1.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.9% |
| Central and South America | 1.5% | 0.2% | 1.3% |
| Oceania | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| No passport held | 7.3% | 13.5% | -6.2% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 24.5% | 37.2% | -12.7% |
| Christian | 49.5% | 46.2% | 3.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Hindu | 3.7% | 1.7% | 2.0% |
| Jewish | 0.3% | 0.5% | -0.2% |
| Muslim | 14.1% | 6.5% | 7.6% |
| Not answered | 7.6% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hammersley Road was 176.7 per 1,000 residents, which is 19.4% higher than the Custom House average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hammersley Road has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Custom House and the 211th highest crime rate of 744 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 34.7 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -15.8%.

Households in this area have a similar level level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 55% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flat 5 Callisto Court, 108 Hammersley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £327,500 | 2025-11-13 | £303,713 |
| Flat 17 Callisto Court, 108 Hammersley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £340,000 | 2025-03-19 | £310,404 |
| Flat 20 Callisto Court, 108 Hammersley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £355,000 | 2024-09-27 | £307,225 |
| Flat 28 Callisto Court, 108 Hammersley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £351,500 | 2024-09-24 | £304,196 |
| Flat 38 Callisto Court, 108 Hammersley Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £270,000 | 2024-02-09 | £225,043 |
| Full-Time Employee | 140 |
| Part-Time Employee | 26 |
| Self-Employed | 15 |
| Unemployed | 14 |
| Looking after home or family | 13 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Other | 11 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 11 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 7 |
| Retired | 4 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 14 |
| Human health and social work activities | 12 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 11 |
| Construction | 9 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 9 |
| Other | 8 |
| Education | 7 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 6 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 5 |
| Transport and storage | 4 |
| Information and communication | 3 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 2 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 2 |
| Real estate activities | 2 |
| Financial and insurance 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 | 551 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Nursery School Burke Street , Canning Town E16 1ET | - not rated | 654 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rebecca Cheetham Nursery and Children's Centre Marcus Street , Stratford E15 3JT | 4out of 4 | 2,460 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,854 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elizabeth Landsbury Nursery School Cordelia Street , Poplar E14 6DZ | - not rated | 2,905 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keir Hardie Primary School 13 Robertson Road , Canning Town E16 1FZ | 4out of 4 | 54 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Keir Hardie Infant School Edwin Street , E16 1PZ | - not rated | 152 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Infant School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 459 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | - not rated | 459 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 | - not rated | 471 yd | Academy converter | No | Boys | More About School |
| Rokeby School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 471 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Trinity School Barking Road , E16 4DD | - not rated | 486 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Woodside Community School Woodside Road , Plaistow E13 8RX | - not rated | 1,082 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,138 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Langdon School Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | - not rated | 4,094 yd | Community school | Yes | 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 | 955 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,460 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 3,014 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Mary Ward Centre (AE Centre) 275 - 285 High Street , Stratford E15 2TF | - not rated | 3,036 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newham College of Further Education East Ham Campus , High Street South E6 6ER | - not rated | 3,149 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 | - not rated | 2,933 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 3out of 4 | 3,463 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | - not rated | 3,463 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | 3out of 4 | 3,558 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,094 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learningsure College 90a Lawson Close , Custom House E16 3LU | - not rated | 432 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Promised Land Academy St Cedd's Hall , Foster Road E13 8SR | - not rated | 847 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Regent School Prince Regent Road , E16 3HX | - not rated | 1,105 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90A Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,282 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Beckton Special School Tollgate Road , E16 3LQ | - not rated | 1,319 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Docklands Steam Club | First Floor Unit 1, 30 Stephenson Street | 288 yd | |
| Nikkis Place Restaurant | 282 Barking Road, Plaistow | 474 yd | |
| Candy Crush Desserts | 278 Barking Road, Plaistow | 474 yd | |
| Shpresa Programme | 30 Avenons Road, Plaistow | 477 yd | |
| Fresh Seafood | Plot 1, Land Former 45 To 53 | 489 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 448 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 561 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 793 yd | |
| The Joy Foundation | Belgrave Court, 83-87 Prince Regent Lane | 1,071 yd | |
| South West Ham Labour Club | 11A St Andrews Road, Plaistow | 1,073 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 236 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 236 yd | |
| Fife Road Food Corner | 48 Fife Road, Canning Town | 236 yd | |
| Sushi Katana | Ground Floor, 203 Freemasons Road | 263 yd | |
| Max's Grill Peri Peri | 280 Barking Road, Plaistow | 474 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 658 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 720 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 889 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 968 yd | |
| Iceland Frozen Foods Plc | 480 Barking Road, Plaistow | 975 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 433 yd | |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 471 yd |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 485 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 488 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 620 yd | |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 681 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 687 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 790 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 803 yd |
| Balaam Leisure Centre Balaam Street | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 839 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 | 15.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 15.2% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 15.2% |
| 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 | 75.1 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 68.6 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 79.98 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 17.6 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.