Hastings Road is in London and in Newham district. E16 1GF is located in the Custom House electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of West Ham. This postcode has been in use since 2014-02-01.
StreetScan combines information about Hastings Road, London, E16 1GF and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: E16 1GJ, E16 1PB, E16 1GH, E16 1GG, E16 1GN, E16 1GP, E16 1FT, E16 1FS, E16 1QG.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The area surrounding E16 1GF has a slightly higher male population, with 51.1% 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 | 54.3% | 48.9% | -5.4% | 51.0% | -2.1% |
| Male | 45.7% | 51.1% | 5.4% | 49.0% | 2.1% |
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 1GF, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 52.1% 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 | 39.2% | 52.1% | 12.9% | 37.9% | 14.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 36.1% | 36.9% | 0.8% | 44.2% | -7.3% |
| Married: Same sex | 2.4% | 0.9% | -1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Civil partnership: Same sex | 0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Separated | 4.2% | 2.3% | -1.9% | 2.2% | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 10.8% | 4.6% | -6.2% | 9.1% | -4.5% |
| Widowed | 7.2% | 2.5% | -4.7% | 6.1% | -3.6% |
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.
This area has a high percentage of residents reporting their health as Good or Very Good (87.3%) 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 | 38.5% | 55% | 16.5% | 48.4% | 6.6% |
| Good health | 39.7% | 32.3% | -7.4% | 33.6% | -1.3% |
| Fair health | 13.8% | 9.4% | -4.4% | 12.7% | -3.3% |
| Bad health | 4.9% | 2.2% | -2.7% | 4.0% | -1.8% |
| Very bad health | 3.2% | 1.1% | -2.1% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
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.
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 47.7%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 30.7% | 18.3% | -12.4% | 18.2% | 0.1% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 18.1% | 5.8% | -12.3% | 9.6% | -3.8% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 11.4% | 10.6% | -0.8% | 13.4% | -2.8% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.3% | 5.3% | -2.8% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 10.8% | 12% | 1.2% | 16.9% | -4.9% |
| Degree or Similar | 18.1% | 47.7% | 29.6% | 33.8% | 13.9% |
| Other | 9.6% | 3% | -6.6% | 2.8% | 0.2% |
In this area, the population is more ethnically diverse compared to the UK average. While 39.9% 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 | 8.1% | 7.9% | -0.2% | 1.1% | 6.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% | 2% | 0.4% | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Indian | 0% | 3% | 3.0% | 3.1% | -0.1% |
| Pakistani | 2.4% | 1.8% | -0.6% | 2.7% | -0.9% |
| Other Asian | 2% | 4.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| Black African | 24.3% | 17.2% | -7.1% | 2.5% | 14.7% |
| Black Caribbean | 4% | 3.9% | -0.1% | 1.0% | 2.9% |
| Other Black | 6.5% | 2.8% | -3.7% | 0.5% | 2.3% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Mixed White and African | 1.6% | 1.8% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.4% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 2.4% | 1.5% | -0.9% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Mixed Other | 2% | 3.3% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| White | 41.7% | 39.9% | -1.8% | 81.4% | -41.5% |
| Roma | 0% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| Arab | 1.2% | 1.5% | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Other | 2% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
In this area, just 49.1% 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 | 65.2% | 49.1% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| European Union | 7.7% | 18.5% | 10.8% | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| Rest of Europe | 3.2% | 4.2% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 3.4% |
| Africa | 16.2% | 12.2% | -4.0% | 2.7% | 9.5% |
| Middle East and Asia | 5.3% | 10.9% | 5.6% | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 2.4% | 5.2% | 2.8% | 1.3% | 3.9% |
In this area majority of residents originate from outside the UK. Only 49.1% of residents were born in the United Kingdom. 31% 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 | 65.2% | 49.1% | -16.1% | 83.2% | -34.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 31% | 30.2% | 9.8% | 21.2% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.5% | 7.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% | 4.5% |
| 2-5 Years | 10.5% | 8.7% | -1.8% | 2.2% | 6.5% |
| Less than 2 years | 19% | 3.9% | -15.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 64.6% | 76.7% | -12.1% |
| Ireland | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| France | 0.9% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Germany | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Italy | 5.5% | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Portugal | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Spain | 1.1% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Lithuania | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.4% |
| Poland | 3% | 1.3% | 1.7% |
| Romania | 1.7% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Other EU countries | 5.7% | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Other Europe | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| North Africa | 0.6% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Central and Western Africa | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.8% |
| South and Eastern Africa | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Eastern Asia | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Southern Asia | 2% | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| South-East Asia | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Central and South America | 0.9% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| No passport held | 6.5% | 13.5% | -7.0% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 19.5% | 37.2% | -17.7% |
| Christian | 52.5% | 46.2% | 6.3% |
| Buddhist | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Hindu | 0.9% | 1.7% | -0.8% |
| Muslim | 19.9% | 6.5% | 13.4% |
| Other religion | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Not answered | 5.7% | 6.0% | -0.3% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Hastings Road was 29.2 per 1,000 residents, which is 86.5% lower than the Canning Town South average. The most reported crime type was Anti-social behaviour.
Hastings Road has the lowest crime rate of 21 local areas in Canning Town South and the 53rd lowest crime rate of 762 local areas in Newham .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 6.3 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been falling year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -35.5%.

Households in this area have a slightly higher level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 62% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have lower average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Tilly Court, 29 Hastings Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £275,000 | 2024-10-07 | £269,028 |
| 43 Hastings Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £445,000 | 2024-06-25 | £452,303 |
| 15 Hastings Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £480,000 | 2023-08-18 | £477,590 |
| 47 Hastings Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £368,000 | 2022-02-14 | £377,133 |
| 39 Hastings Road, London, Greater London Flats/Maisonettes, an established residential building | £415,000 | 2021-04-08 | £415,839 |
| Full-Time Employee | 193 |
| Part-Time Employee | 49 |
| Self-Employed | 44 |
| Looking after home or family | 31 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 29 |
| Retired | 25 |
| Unemployed | 24 |
| Other | 17 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 13 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 9 |
| Human health and social work activities | 13 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 12 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 12 |
| Education | 11 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 9 |
| Transport and storage | 7 |
| Construction | 6 |
| Other | 4 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 2 |
| Manufacturing | 2 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 2 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 2 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 1 |
| Real estate 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 | 686 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 | 2,468 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Stephen's Nursery School Whitfield Road , E6 1AS | 4out of 4 | 2,980 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Childrens House Nursery School 92 Bruce Road , Bow E3 3HL | 4out of 4 | 3,017 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robert Owen Nursery School 43 Commerell Street , Greenwich SE10 0EA | 4out of 4 | 3,564 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | 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 | 3out of 4 | 112 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hallsville Primary School Radland Road , E16 1LN | 4out of 4 | 418 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Luke's Primary School Ruscoe Road , E16 1JB | 4out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ravenscroft Primary School Carson Road , E16 4BD | 3out of 4 | 573 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Rosetta Primary School Sophia Road , Custom House E16 3PB | 3out of 4 | 632 yd | Academy converter | No | 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 | 394 yd | Foundation school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Eastlea Community School Pretoria Road , Canning Town E16 4NP | - not rated | 1,078 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Cumberland Community School Oban Close , E13 8SJ | 2out of 4 | 1,314 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Royal Docks Academy Prince Regent Lane , Custom House E16 3HS | 2out of 4 | 1,358 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Oasis Academy Silvertown Rymill Street , E16 2TX | 3out of 4 | 1,527 yd | Free schools | 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 | 1,109 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| East London Arts & Music Maltings Close , Bromley By Bow E3 3TA | - not rated | 2,346 yd | Free schools 16 to 19 | No | Mixed | More About School |
| New City College Poplar High Street , Poplar E14 0AF | - not rated | 2,850 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| London Academy of Excellence Broadway House , 322 High Street E15 1AJ | - not rated | 3,186 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 | 3,310 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 | 2,926 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Paul's Way Trust School 125 St Paul's Way , E3 4FT | 4out of 4 | 3,316 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bobby Moore Academy 1 Siding Street , Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park E20 2AE | - not rated | 3,489 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Langdon Academy Sussex Road , East Ham E6 2PS | 3out of 4 | 4,259 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Mary Magdalene Church of England All Through School Kingsman Street , SE18 5PW | 3out of 4 | 4,394 yd | Voluntary aided school | 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 | 279 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Faraday School Old Gate House , 7 Trinity Buoy Wharf E14 0FH | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Jasper City School 90a Lawson Close , Custom-House E16 3LU | - not rated | 1,427 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Service for Deaf and Partially Hearing Children New Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | - not rated | 1,501 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Tunmarsh School The Tunmarsh Centre , Tunmarsh Lane E13 9NB | 3out of 4 | 1,501 yd | Pupil referral unit | 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 | 378 yd | |
| Fresh Seafood | Plot 1, Land Former 45 To 53 | 493 yd | |
| Nikkis Place Restaurant | 282 Barking Road, Plaistow | 578 yd | |
| Candy Crush Desserts | 278 Barking Road, Plaistow | 578 yd | |
| McDonalds - Canning Town | 164 - 168 Barking Road, Canning Town | 579 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beckton Arms | Beckton Arms Public House, 1 Beckton Road | 453 yd | |
| Abbey Arms | Abbey Arms Public House, 384 Barking Road | 684 yd | |
| Streeties P H | Streeties, 15 Shirley Street | 704 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yum Yard | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 180 yd | |
| KYR Kitchen | 34 Fife Road, Canning Town | 180 yd | |
| Fife Road Food Corner | 48 Fife Road, Canning Town | 180 yd | |
| Sushi Katana | Ground Floor, 203 Freemasons Road | 332 yd | |
| Canning Town Pizza And Grill | 237 Barking Road, Plaistow | 577 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iceland | 146 - 148 Barking Road, Canning Town | 661 yd | |
| Iceland Plc -Balaam Street | 359 - 363 Barking Road, Plaistow | 846 yd | |
| Co-Op | 24 Barking Road, Canning Town | 858 yd | |
| Tesco | Unit A1, The Oxygen | 872 yd | |
| Sainsburys Local | 23 Silvertown Way, Canning Town | 874 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Community Centre BOTHWELL CLOSE | 409 yd | |
| Cumberland School (Closed) Barking Road | 520 yd | |
| Rokeby School BARKING ROAD | 539 yd | |
| River Christian Centre Sports Hall VINCENT STREET | 568 yd | |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground (Closed) Appleby Road | grass pitches | 569 yd |
| Ravenscroft Primary School CARSON ROAD | artificial grass pitch, tennis courts | 597 yd |
| Keir Hardie Recreation Ground TARLING ROAD | grass pitches | 691 yd |
| Canning Town Recreation Ground Prince Regent Lane | grass pitches, tennis courts | 705 yd |
| Oasis Health & Fitness Club (Closed) Victoria Dock Road | health and fitness suite, swimming pool | 801 yd |
| East London Cycle Speedway Club Prince Regent Lane | cycling | 814 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 | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 91.3% |
| 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 | 61.2 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 54.7 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 76.1 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 18 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 15.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 20 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.